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EDUC 1150
Research Paper Outline (WORTH 20%)
Academic research and writing are amongst the most challenging and important tasks faced by post-secondary students. The ability to locate quality research and discern and clearly communicate the value of that research to others is a distinguishing feature of the truly educated, critical thinker. While many students think their research and writing abilities are strong, the standards in post-secondary are often very different than those required in high school or the workplace. Moreover, no matter who you are (elementary school student to university professor) and no matter what your current abilities, your writing and analytical skills can always be improved.
The purpose of this assignment is to:
1) explore an issue of relevance to contemporary higher education in depth,
2) learn how to analyze and assess the merits of ideas in scholarly papers and other forms of research (e.g., government or business reports; scholarly books),
3) learn to cite and acknowledge the scholarly sources on which your analyses are grounded appropriately using APA format and,
4) introduce you to standards of post-secondary scholarly work by presenting logical, well-structured analyses in a concise research paper outline format.
Requirements:
This assignment is independent. However, it will be done in conjunction with your group project.
1. Find at least 2 peer-reviewed academic sources that pertain to your specific “group research question”.
2. Prepare a research paper outline and reference list in APA style. Length: 1 -1.5 page double-spaced (12 font, Times, Times New Roman, or Arial) plus 1-page reference list.
How to Develop A Research Paper Outline
For this assignment your task is to find a topic that is:
- “debatable” (i.e., has at least 2 different views on it); AND
- “researchable” (i.e., you will be able to find articles on it in one or more academic disciplines).
THUS: A paper outline that discussed the physical, emotional, and mental effects of marijuana would not meet the first criteria as it would be descriptive only, with little to debate. A paper outline that discussed whether hockey players who are found to have used steroid should be removed from the NHL Hall of Fame would not meet the second criteria, as there is no academic literature on this topic.
IN ADDITION: Ensure you avoid ethical (“should”) questions such as “should abortion be legal/illegal? Should stem cell research be legal?, etc” for three reasons:
- To be effective in an academic sense, such arguments require the use of sophisticated philosophical concepts and arguments.
- There tends to be little scholarly peer-reviewed academic literature on these kinds of topics.
- People tend to pick these topics because they hold strong views on them and as a consequence resort to making arguments based on emotion rather than logic. Such arguments are not appropriate in academic contexts.
Outline:
Using the following format, provide a hard copy of your thesis statement, outline, and reference list. The outline should be in point form OR short sentences EXCEPT your Introduction and thesis statement (which must be written out in proper sentence format).
- Title Page (on a separate page)
- Introduction:
- Research Statement: (2-3 paragraphs)
- Provide a thesis statement, which is one sentence that summarizes the argument of your paper. This statement must include both the PRO (thesis statement) and CON (counter point) sides of your research question.
- An example: For the research question How does social media impact student learning? could write the following research statement:
- “Some educational experts claim that social media use can improve university students’ grades (your thesis statement-how you plan to argue the question) while others claim that it is related to lower grades” (con-counter-point-a relevant point that does not support your thesis statement, but one that needs to be addressed for a well-rounded argument).
- Summary of Argument (point form)
- Supporting source for “pro” side of topic (point-form)
- Include brief summary of the source
- Include analysis of the source. Is it sufficient, relevant, representative? Do the conclusions add up? Note: If the source doesn’t answer your research question directly, explain what information it does provide that is relevant to your question.
- Opposing source for “con” side of topic”. (point-form)
- Include brief summary of the source
- Include analysis of the source. Is it sufficient, relevant, representative? Do the conclusions add up? Note: If the source doesn’t answer your research question directly, explain what information it does provide that is relevant to your question.
- References: (On a separate page)
- Reference List in proper APA format (a minimum of 2 scholarly sources*)
- Conclusion. (point form)
- Briefly sum up your sources and how each contributes to your research question.
- Draw a conclusion based on your evaluation of the sources and their answers to your research question (i.e., take a stance).
- Present a thesis statement based on your conclusion (see Resource Links below).
Submission: Hand in a hard copy of your assignment (see Requirements above) at the start of class on the due date and submit electronic links of your articles to moodle titled “Contemporary Views: Scholarly Sources”.
Resource Links:
KPU Library link for general help in academic writing (thesis statements, citations, writing papers, avoiding plagiarism etc.):
http://libguides.kpu.ca/c.php?g=183909&p=1212998
Sources on how to write a thesis statement and research paper components:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/1/
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/588/01/ ***
http://www.indiana.edu/%7Ewts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml
http://english.ttu.edu/Kairos/3.1/news/paradigm/thesfrms.htm
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RUNNING HEAD: Post-secondary education input on career outcome
Post-secondary education input on career outcome.
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Introduction
Post-secondary education is the formal education that is beyond high school level this
includes colleges and universities. Christofides, Hoy, Milla, & Stengos points out that
completing the post-secondary education require money, time and hard work (2015). Many
people enter into post education because they want to enter into a good career when they
complete their studies. Some educational experts claim that post-secondary education plays a
vital role in raising the standard of living of students at the end of their learning (Pekkala Kerr,
Pekkarinen, Sarvimäki & Uusitalo, 2015). However, some educational experts claim that postsecondary education is not the right path for everyone.
Higher levels of learning have financial benefits such as lower risk of unemployment,
higher annual earnings, and higher lifetime earnings. Additionally, higher levels of education
assist individuals to live healthy benefits such as they are less likely to smoke and have lower
rates of obesity despite peer pressure (Peregrina-Kretz, Seifert, Arnold, & Burrow, 2018). In
addition, post-secondary education has career-related benefits where individuals obtain career
that they want.
On the other hand, post-secondary education is expensive and therefore only a small
percentage can afford to pay the fee (Christofides, Hoy Milla & Stengos, 2015). This hinders
many individuals from having a chance to join in post-secondary education. Additionally,
individuals may feel that they had not chosen the courses that they wanted and this may require
them to change. This may lead to time wastage of one academic year and also fee wastage for the
whole year. In addition, individuals fail to acquire any practical experience since a lot of theory
Post-secondary education input on career outcome
is taught (Pekkala Kerr, Pekkarinen, Sarvimäki & Uusitalo, (2015) highlights that this causes
postgraduates to lack the required experience to be employed hence requiring them to go for an
internship or unpaid work placements to gain experience.
Pros on post-secondary education
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Career-related benefits
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Have health benefits
• Have financial benefits
• Have Social benefits
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Assist an individual to develop skills
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Provide an opportunity to make new friends and connections
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Assist an individual to gain independence
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More jobs are available
Cons of post-secondary education
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It is expensive
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Failure to gain any practical experience
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Individuals will have an intensive workload
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Individuals may feel that they have chosen the wrong course and they may need to change
• A Crushing debt
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Conclusion
Many individuals join post-secondary education because they want to get into good
careers when they complete their studies. Post-secondary education assists individual raise their
standard of living and therefore individuals are advised to join the post-secondary education. On
the other hand, post-secondary education is not the path for everyone and therefore several
considerations should be put in mind before joining the post-secondary education.
Summary of the articles
The articles try to highlight the potential role of post-secondary education in discussing
socio-economic in the university access and outcome, promoting social mobility and adding up
new contributions. It is found a substantial socio-economic at every level of the student lifecourse. This difference in degree outcome causes reduction of moving into a professional job and
lower earnings of graduates from poor families. The post-secondary education is of great
importance to individuals since it has several benefits on the graduates, for example, health
benefits, financial benefits, and career-related benefits. However, the post-secondary education
has several disadvantages that includes the following, it is expensive, does not provide practical
experience and have an intensive workload.
Post-secondary education input on career outcome
References
Christofides, L. N., Hoy, M., Milla, J., & Stengos, T. (2015). Grades, asp...