Research Draft

This week we you will develop your research draft paper.  You will include the information you presented in your week 1 proposal for the first part of this draft. Be sure to include your thesis statement in your introduction. You will then include the subheadings sections you created in week 4.  You will also develop and present your results in the discussion section (

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). You must meet the following requirements:

·  Your paper should range from 6-8 pages.

·  The paper should have 6-8 peer-reviewed references.

·  Your paper must combine information from two different disciplines.

·  Your paper should be written in third person and past tense.

·  Your paper must be in APA format.

Criteria for Research Draft:

·  Title – not just a topic name – should capture the research problem and tell the reader what the research investigates

·  Introduction – 1-2 paragraphs – gives your reader adequate background information and includes your main thesis statement

·  Problem Statement – 1 paragraph – describes the overarching problem to include your main (supported) problem statement

·  Purpose Statement – 1 paragraph – describes the intent of the research to include your main purpose statement 

·  Research Questions – include your research question(s)

·  Study Significance – 1 paragraph describes the importance of the study to include your main significance statement 

·  3-5 Subheadings – Include topic sentences that describe what is covered under each subheading (the subheadings make up to main research body)

·  Discussion – Present your conclusions and results based on the research you presented in the subheadings. This is where you clearly answer your research question(s)

·  Conclusion – 1 paragraph to summarize the key points to include a rephrasing of your thesis statement

·  References – 6-8 peer-reviewed sources

Note** We are not writing a proposal anymore, we have completed our research. Therefore, this paper should be written in past tense.

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RESEARCH PROPOSAL 3

Civility in America

Rothstein N. Campbell Jr.

Running Head: RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Running head: CRITICAL THINKING 1

Grantham University

Civility in America

If we had the power to change how we as people treated one another, would we use the option? Civility is the centerpiece of human interaction and the ability to survive as a people. Without civility, our humanity and dignity will continue to decline at a rapid pace. Even though technology can allow us to do great things, we have lost the art of being social with one another and opened the door of social distance to creep in. Most of the stuff we do is behind a computer and most of our conversations done through social media. A survey done by PR Newswire article said ” A poll that has tracked the state of civility in the United States since 2010 once again finds that the vast majority of Americans – 93 percent – identify a civility problem, with most classifying it as a “major” problem (68 percent)” (Tate, 2019).

Statement of the Problem

The problem to be addressed in this study is that civility has declined in our society and must turn around for social survival. “The current presidential election has shined a light on the lack of civility in the public square. Uncivil actions, such as name-calling, bullying, and calls to fisticuffs, seem to take priority over respectful dialogue and the healthy exchange of diverse viewpoints” (Andrews, 2016). We have exposure to a great deal of uncivil behavior because of a new connection between social media and technology is the vehicle. “Incivility in the United States has risen to “crisis” levels, according to 70 percent of respondents in the 2016 survey, Civility in America. The last time the survey was conducted, in 2014, 65 percent of respondents felt that incivility was at “crisis” levels in the United States” (Andrews, 2016). More recent studies have proven that this is worse than it was in 2016.

Purpose of the Study

The purpose of this study to investigate some causes and make us aware of a severe problem that, if not addressed, will destroy our social responsibilities as we continue to thrive in our technology space. The topic of civility and technology is broad and covers many different social areas. We will narrow the scope, and this study will specifically investigate workplace and social application civility.

Research Questions

“Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves” – RALPH WALDO EMERSON (N.D.) Civility is the backbone of respect. Civility sets the tone for a better encounter with society. Therefore, the following research questions will guide this study:

Q1: Why has incivility risen in America?

Q2: How is civility important in our lives?

Study Significance

The results of this study will be useful for any community of people. This researcher believes that education on where incivility is headed. If the hearts and minds of our society do not change, we will not continue to function as a civil society. Even though this message does not focus on politicians, it should speak to any leader in all capacities. We lead the way, and if done correctly, people will follow, and the results will not end in unwelcome responses.

Conclusion 

We must see where we are headed as a society. Incivility changes the dynamic of all societies. This problem is not racial, nor is it gender bios. It reaches all walks of life and does not discriminate. Incivility affects us from our youngest child through our adulthood through both physical communication and digital social applications. We owe our children a better example to be able to survive once they enter the social scene. This scene covers both school education to working with others in a job capacity. “It is time to change.”

References
Andrews, A. (2016). Civility: Does It Matter? National Conference of State Legislators.
Scheff, S. (2017, July 5). Shame Nation: The Rise of Incivility in America. Retrieved from https://www.huffpost.com/entry/shame-nation-the-rise-of-incivility-in-america_b_591357d3e4b0e070cad70b2f
Tate, W. S. (2019). Civility in America VII: The State of Civility.

RESEARCH PAPER 4

Your Name

GID Number

CA499 Research Paper

Grantham University

Today’s Date

Running Head: RESEARCH PAPER

Running head: CRITICAL THINKING 1

Title of Your Research Paper

Introduce your topic in one or two paragraphs. The study topic is briefly described to establish the main ideas and context. It should be clear in this paragraph what two disciplines you will be relating to your topic. This section will include the background information needed to get the reader up to speed on the topic and understand why the topic is important. The introduction should lead the reader directly to the problem statement. You should offer

citations

to support all assertions made in the introduction. Your introduction should end with a clear thesis statement.

Problem Statement

Write a paragraph to include your concise problem. The problem statement is a brief discussion of a problem or observation that prompted you to choose this topic of study. Back up your assertions. A problem statement is not an opinion, it is a problem that exists in the world is supported by evidence. Include appropriate citations to support the existence of a problem worthy of research.

Purpose of the Study

The purpose statement should be a concise paragraph that describes the intent of the study and it should flow directly from the problem statement. How did you accomplish this research? How did you tackle the problem? This leads into to your research questions.

Research Questions

Provide a brief introduction to the central aim(s) and question(s) that guided your research. List your question(s) here.

Q1.

Q2.

Significance of Research

Explain why your research is important (for example, by explaining how your research builds on and adds to the current state of knowledge in the field or by identify how the research may be relevant to the disciplines).

Subtopic 1 (replace with your subtopic title)

Cover a particular subtopic that you developed based on your research. This subtopic is part of the main body of your research and it should be obvious how this section relates to your overall topic, problem, purpose, and research questions. Be sure to synthesize information from your sources and provide in-text citations from your sources.

Subtopic 2 (replace with your subtopic(s) title)

Cover a particular subtopic that you developed based on your research. This subtopic is part of the main body of your research and it should be obvious how this section relates to your overall topic, problem, purpose, and research questions. Be sure to synthesize information from your sources and provide in-text citations from your sources.

Subtopic 3 (replace with your subtopic(s) title)

Cover a particular subtopic that you developed based on your research. This subtopic is part of the main body of your research and it should be obvious how this section relates to your overall topic, problem, purpose, and research questions. Be sure to synthesize information from your sources and provide in-text citations from your sources.

Discussion

This is where you discuss the results of your research on a whole. How did the research address the problem and purpose? How did the research answer your questions? Were there any limitations to your research? What recommendations do you have moving forward on this topic or for future researchers on this topic? Support your assertions with in-text citations.

Conclusion

Provide a brief summary of the key points from your paper.

References

Include your references here in alphabetical order and in correct APA format. If it in cited in your paper, it must be listed here. If it is listed here, it must be cited in your paper.