Final research paper is on- Teen Violence
Please use this thesis statement- Although youth violence has always been a problem in the United States, the number of deaths and serious injuries increased dramatically during the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, as more and more teens began to carry guns and other weapons. The good news is that a number of programs have been proven to be effective at preventing violence, even with teens that are already violent or in trouble with the law.
Your Final Research Paper should:
1.Include a literature review of three scholarly sources based on the selected contemporary issue. Analyze the validity of the author’s arguments and/or biases.
2.Explain how academic knowledge impacts the social elements and institutions of both local and global communities.
3.Assess how the principles of active citizenship could impact the contemporary issue during the next five to ten years.
4.Include at least one reference to a multimedia component (i.e., podcast, interactive website, blog, or video) and evaluate the relevance of this piece in relationship to academic knowledge and the selected issue.
The paper must be 12 to 14 pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least 12 scholarly sources, six of which can be found in the Ashford Online Library. Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the reference page.
Writing the Final Research Paper
The Final Research Paper:
1.Must be 12 to 14 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: ?Title of paper
?Student’s name
?Course name and number
?Instructor’s name
?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 12 scholarly sources, including a minimum of six 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.
