1 Research Outline Name: Xinyu Liu A number: A00435983 Affiliation: liuxinyu750@gmail.com Course: SOCI 2100 Instructor: Dr. Eugena Kwon Date: 26.10.2020 2 Research Outline The main topic of the research is to explore the influencing factors of population growth rate and aging. The population growth rate is an imperative aspect of social life. Investigating the elements that may affect it may provide insight into real-life sociological aspects (Sasaki and Hoshida, 2018). The research is important to determine ways that population growth could be controlled where needed. Aging is another important social factor that many individuals mostly overlook (Bergaglio, 2017). An aging population is a result of a rapid demographic change. Population growth and aging are important aspects of developing countries and third-world countries whose social elements are always overlooked. This research will aid in a better understanding of such countries and why their social aspects are built that way. The research will take specific directions to investigate certain factors that affect population growth and aging. These factors include economic factors, political factors, social factors, and ideological factors (Cleland, 2013). Each element has its own aspect and its theoretical background that needs to be integrated into the research. This is important in ensuring each aspect of the study is investigated. A number of both sociological and demographic theories could be applied to aid in the conduction of the research. However, the grand theory is more fitting as it outlines hat organizational structure of society and links it to the normal way of life (Mohamed, Ali and Ali, 2018). To study the demographic changes and transitions that cause rapid population growth and aging, it is important to understand how the demographic exists in its normal state (Burkett et al., 2017). This makes the grand theory a critical aspect that has to be integrated into the research. The research will also make use of the inductive approach. There are several reasons for the use of this approach in the study. First, the researcher does not build an effective theoretical 3 framework at the start of the study but rather links the findings and results of the research to outlined theories. In addition, the researcher is free to change the direction of the research in the middle of the research itself. This may prove useful when employed ways of research methodology are not working (Weber and Jennifer, 2019). The research approach also encourages the researcher to build a hypothesis using the data collected. In other words, with the help of the data collected and analyzed, the researcher is able to identify unique patterns in the data, and these patterns could be used to build a theory (Johnson and Lichter, 2016). Even so, it is important to note that the researcher could employ existing theories at the start of the research and also use the theories to formulate the research questions. For this research, a mixed-methods approach will be employed. Such an approach is important in ensuring all qualitative and quantitative methods and aspects are observed (Yamaguchi, 2019). Quantitive data sets are necessary so as to observe patterns and relationships in the data. Secondary sources of data are also important so as to provide additional information on how to analyze the data collected. Qualitative data may be the most important as other sources of data because of the essential data it collects. This will include data from online surveys and interviews with sociology experts that outline the aspects of population growth and aging. The explaining video will make use of an interactive style. The style is important in ensuring the audience is engaged and that the users comprehend what the video is about. This is much better than a lecture-style video that does not assure the attention of the audience. 4 References Bergaglio, M. (2017). The contemporary illusion: Population growth and sustainability. Environment, Development, and Sustainability, 19(5), 2023-2038. Burkett, Ellen, M.B.B.S.,F.A.C.E.M., Martin-Khan, M., Scott, Justin, BSci,P.G.Dip Sci, M.SciSt, Samanta, M., PhD., & Gray, Leonard C, MBBS, MMed, PhD, FRACP, FACHSM,F.A.A.G., F.A.N.Z.S.G.M. (2017). Trends and predicted trends in presentations of older people to Australian emergency departments: Effects of demand growth, population aging and climate change. Australian Health Review, 41(3), 246-253. Cleland, J. (2013). World population growth; past, present, and future. Environmental and Resource Economics, 55(4), 543-554. Johnson, K. M., & Lichter, D. T. (2016). Diverging demography: Hispanic and non-Hispanic contributions to U.S. population redistribution and diversity. Population Research and Policy Review, 35(5), 705-725. Mohamed, S. D., Ali, A. A., & Ali Yassin, S. A. (2018). Foreign direct investment, foreign debt, population growth, and economic growth in Somalia: A co-integration analysis. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 8(6), 197-204. Sasaki, H., & Hoshida, K. (2017). THE EFFECTS OF NEGATIVE POPULATION GROWTH: AN ANALYSIS USING A SEMIENDOGENOUS R&D GROWTH MODEL. Macroeconomic Dynamics, 21(7), 1545-1560. Weber, H., & Jennifer, D. S. (2019). The effect of population growth on the environment: Evidence from European regions. European Journal of Population, 35(2), 379-402. Yamaguchi, R. (2018). Wealth and population growth under dynamic average utilitarianism. Environment and Development Economics, 23(1), 1-18. 5 (2) Instructions for the final research proposal submission (20% - Graded out of 100 marks): 1) Students are required to write a research proposal by applying the research methods learned in this class (Students are RECOMMENDED to follow the sample template provided – please refer to next page for the template) • “A research proposal is intended to convince others that you have a worthwhile research project and that you have the competence and the work-plan to complete it. Generally, a research proposal should contain all the key elements involved in the research process and include sufficient information for the readers to evaluate the proposed study.” (Wong, n.d.) • Excerpt from: Recommended reading (https://www.meaning.ca/archives/archive/art_how_to_write_P_Wong.htm) 2) There is no strict page count for this project; however, students should aim for roughly 7-10 doubledspaced pages (references not included) 3) Students should have a references page with a minimum of 5-6 peer-reviewed academic sources 4) Students must review the grading rubric on the last page of this document before you hand-in your final submission. Failure to follow the outlined instructions on this page will result in mark deduction and no exception will be given. PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW: -THE SAMPLE TEMPLATE -GRADING RUBRIC > 1 > (THIS IS FOR FINAL SUBMISSION) ADD TITLE HERE: 1) Summary Introductory Statement: Research Topic & Research Question(s) -you should have an introduction that grabs the interest of reader and states the importance of the topic and the research questions -outline the importance and relevance of the current research topic -proposed research topic and research questions should have both: (i) sociological relevance (with application of sociological imagination), and (ii) must have policy importance -the goal of the research and research questions must be clearly explained here 2) Background Context/Literature Review -describe the current social problem related to your topic -outline the research gap based on your literature review of scholarly articles 3) Research Objective and Research Questions -describe the goal of this research project 4) Methodology -provide a detailed description of the method you used for this research, and give a CLEAR JUSTIFICATION for why you chose this method -also explain why this was the ideal methodology and why you DID NOT use the other method (why the other methods were not the best fit for the given research purpose) -provide a step-by-step explanation of how you will use your chosen methodological approach to answer your proposed research question(s) 5) Preliminary Results (Expected Findings): -although this is a research proposal and you will not be collecting/analyzing data for this final project, briefly describe and discuss your expected findings in detail (i.e., your hypothesis) -it is not mandatory, but conducting a small-scale pilot project to elaborate on your expected findings will help you to get higher grade 6) References -following the correct citation guidelines (either ASA or APA) 2 GRADING RUBRIC FOR FINAL RESEARCH PROPOSAL SUBMISSION (Total out of 100 points) CATEGORY Research Motivation: Summary Introductory Statement Research Objective and Research Questions Content Knowledge: Background Context/ Literature Review References Content Application: Methodology Preliminary Results/Expected Findings Overall Writing Style & References Expectations Total Grade • Exceptional introduction that grabs the interest of reader and states the importance of the topic and the research questions • The goal of the research and research questions are exceptionally clear, well-developed • Proposed research topic and research questions should have both: (i) sociological relevance (with application of sociological imagination), and (ii) must have policy importance. /25 • Paper is exceptionally researched, contains a minimum of 4-5 peerreviewed articles (THIS IS A MINIMUM), and these articles relate to the thesis argument in a logical manner • References are correctly cited and are properly formatted (ASA citation used) /25 • Provided a detailed description of the method used for this research, and includes a strong justification for this method was chosen • Fully explained why the other methods were not the best fit for the given research purpose • Provided an exceptionally critical and detailed step-by-step explanation of how the chosen methodological approach will be used to answer the proposed research question(s) • Excellent application of the course materials (e.g., use of the methodological terms learned in class) • Exceptionally detailed and analytical discussion about the expected findings) /30 • Writing is clear and concise, with no grammatical and/or spelling errors – polished and professional. /10 Formatting Requirements • Times New Roman font, 1 inch (2.54cm) margins on all sides • Paragraph spacing should be double-spaced12-point font size • Pages should be numbered in the right side of the footer starting on the first page of text, not the title page • Your last name should appear on the right side of the header • Pages should be stapled • American Sociological Association (ASA) citation style (APA can also be used) • MUST ATTACH A TITLE PAGE stapled at the front of the submitted assignments with full name, student number, and an email address /10 Other Comments: FINAL GRADE: /100 Total: _______% 3
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