The topic for this assignment will be poverty.

Read the final Capstone Project instructions in the “Components of Course Evaluation” section of this guide or in the Week Five section of your online course. Each week’s assignment will be a major component of the Capstone Project. Chapters 1 through 3 will guide you in the process of outlining your topic.

1)Identify and describe a key issue that affects a specific population.

Who is affected by this issue?
How are they affected by this issue?
2)Evaluate the population that is affected by the issue.

Which social stratifications contribute to the issue?
What are the socioeconomic and cultural factors that exist within this population segment that relate to the issue?
What are the environmental forces that influence this population?
3)Determine challenges to resolving this issue.

Which political factors represent challenges to resolving the issue?
Which psychological factors represent challenges to resolving the issue?
Which historical factors represent challenges to resolving the issue?
Apply concepts and theories covered in previous courses to inform and support your explanation. This assignment guides the trajectory of your Capstone Project. Feedback you receive on this assignment will guide the research you will complete in Week Two. The paper must be three to four pages in length (exclusive of title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style.

This assignment does not require the use of outside sources. However, all sources must be cited according to APA standards. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.

***Week 5 instructions for review***

Capstone Project

Develop a research paper, in which you analyze a key issue facing a population segment in order to propose an area for additional research. Your research will:

Part I: Background

Describe your chosen population segment.
Explain one major social issue facing your selected population segment.
Provide statistics and background data to document the social issues facing your selected population segment.
Analyze the social and cultural factors contributing to the social issue.
What are the political, economic, legal, practical, and ethical aspects of the issue?
What are the multiple levels contributing to and/or perpetuating the issues (i.e., individual, group, and societal levels)?
What are the personal, professional, and ethical implications on the society?
Relate two sociological perspectives to provide context for your selected population in order to explain their most significant challenges faced by that population.
Apply data from your research to support your claims about the challenges.
Part II: Research Proposal
Propose a statistical research project that directly relates to the social issue you identified for your selected population.

Create a plan to conduct your research study, describing in detail what you want to measure and why. Below are a few points to include:
Who would be involved?
What would be a realistic timeline for completing your proposed project?
How many people would be needed to conduct the research project from a staffing perspective?
Which statistical analysis method (e.g., statistical tests/measurements) would be most appropriate for your application?
How many subjects would you require for your study?
Evaluate the importance of your proposed research study, and describe how the resulting data could best be used and which organizations or agencies will benefit best from it.

Writing the Capstone Project
The Capstone Project:

Must be ten to fourteen double-spaced pages in length (exclusive of title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least ten scholarly resources, including a minimum of six from the Ashford Online Library.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

 
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