Guidelines : Your literature review must adhere to the following formatting requirements: 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and APA citations and style.
The first project for this course is the creation of a literature review. Research is integral in the field of social sciences, no matter which discipline is being studied. Not only may professionals conduct research, but they may also analyze and apply research to address specific problems or needs. It is therefore vital that they possess the basic skills to do so in a professional, ethical manner.
You will base your research on a community problem ---"-teen pregnancies,: which calls for your unique experiences and research interests. Throughout the process, you will be guided in the creation of a literature review, which will include context for the creation of a research question and the selection of appropriate methodology and theoretical orientations.
In this assignment you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
Assess primary and secondary source materials for their credibility and their applicability to social science research
Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative methods for their appropriateness in addressing research questions
Discuss the ethical impact and future implications of the research process and publication of results on the research community
Prompt
For the first project, you will write about an issue or need in your local community, WHICH IS TEEN PREGNANCIES on which to base your research and research proposal. This section establishes the groundwork for the whole of your research. To cover the appropriate range of research, you should consider using at least five scholarly or professional sources that establish context for your research question, methodology, ethical implications, proposed conclusions, or any theoretical orientations you might be using in your proposal.
Specifically, the following critical elements should be addressed:
I. Describe the community need in your local community or a community of your choice, and explain why you chose this issue.
II. Assess the primary and secondary sources for their credibility, justifying how the sources are or are not credible. How do you know the sources are credible? How do you know the sources are not credible?
Review the attachment:
Attachment:- Research Methods.docx