ABS 497 Week 5 Final Paper

ABS 497 Week 5 Final Paper
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Focus of the Final Paper
Imagine that you are a researcher and are
conducting a study to investigate a community
problem. Using behavioral research principles,
select a macro systems problem to investigate
(there are many suggested in the textbook, e.g.
domestic violence, homophobia, sexual abuse,
delinquent gangs) and design a study to solve this
community problem.

The purpose of your Final Paper is to solve this
community problem.
The Final Paper should be eight- to- ten pages
(excluding title and reference pages) that includes
the following components:
(Please note that for the purposes of offering
instruction, examples have been given below about
a research study involving the use of financial
reward programs to combat truancy. Please make
sure that you create a study that does not
investigate the same content.)
I. Introduction – This section should include a brief
summary of the community problem that will be
addressed, as well as the approach that will be used
to investigate and solve the problem.
II. Statement of the problem – The purpose of this
section is to specify the main research question
(e.g., Does enrollment in a financial reward
program reduce truancy?) and define the
community problem in more depth (e.g., truancy),
analyzing why it is a problem. In addition, you will
explain the problem-solving method you plan to
employ (e.g., enrollment in a financial reward
program) and state your main hypothesis. (e.g.,

Enrollment in a financial reward program is
expected to reduce student truancy in the short
term, but its long-term effects are difficult to
predict.)
III. Literature Review – In this section, research
findings pertaining to both the community problem
and problem solving method need to be illustrated.
(e.g., Relevant articles may include those on the
prevalence of truancy, the impact of truancy,
previous methods used to combat truancy, and the
benefits of financial reward programs.)
IV. Methodology – Explain how your Final Paper
will investigate the problem. How will the study be
designed? How many participants will be involved
in the study and how will they be recruited? (e.g.,
Four classes at a local high school will be given the
opportunity to participate in the research study.
Two of these classes will be enrolled in the financial
reward program.) How will data be collected? (e.g.,
Truancy data will be collected on all of the
participants for the six months preceding the
reward program, for the duration of the program,
and for the six months after completion of the
reward program.) What statistics will be used to
evaluate the data? (e.g., Inferential statistics will be

conducted to compare the truancy levels of the
group of students participating in the program with
those of the group of students who are not
participating in the program.) Ethical
considerations should be discussed to ensure that
no unethical research is suggested.
V. Conclusions – This section should contain
concluding remarks about any potential problems
that might be encountered in conducting this
research study. It should also include speculations
on the potential results of the study.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in
length, and formatted according to APA style as
outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name

e. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that
has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical
thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your
thesis.
6. Must use at least five scholarly sources, including
a minimum of three from the Ashford Online
Library.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as
outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page,
formatted according to APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center.