[Last Name] 1
[Your Name]
[Instructor Name]
IDS 4939
[Date]
[Title]: [Subtitle]
Introduction
In your introductory section, ensure that you are clearlystating your research problem and focus, delivering a succinct and clear explanation of your topic. Why are youinterested in this topic? Why is the topic important or why should a reader care about your topic? You will also need to state your research question(s) or wondering.
GEP Connection
In the (General Education Program) GEP connection section, ensure that you are connecting your experiences in and out of the classroom to your research topic. What classes in your GEP program or other undergraduate coursework piqued your interest in this topic? What life and academic experiences connect to this topic? How do your “past” experiences tie in with your “present” research and your “future” plans?
Thesis Statement
The thesis statement is your main argument, answering your initial research questions. It should be a statement that is not a well-accepted fact, but something where there are multiple viewpoints on the topic (which is why the research you are conducting is needed). It is expected that your thesis statement submission in your final project submission will have evolvedfrom your initial thesis statement submission based on subsequent work, research, and analysis. Essentially, your thesis statement should be the answer to your research question. Your answer to the research question you posed earlier is based upon your peer-reviewed and primary resource research from the literature and sources section below.
Sources & Evidence
Within this section, summarize your research findings, citing the research that supports those findings with in-text citations. You must include a minimum of 10 high-quality, credible references from multiple disciplines, including twoprimary sources (e.g., first-person interviews, personal communication, etc.), six or more peer-reviewed chapters/articles (usually found through the UCF Library), withthe remainder of your sources high-quality and credible. Ensure that a significant number of your research sources are published within the last 10 years. As a reminder, you are demonstrating skillful use of high quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing.
Use your sources or literature to outline significant discoveries, findings, key concepts and/or theories about your topic or research questions, identify gaps or inconsistencies in research, and future directions. In brief, use the literature to describe the landscape of what’s has been done/researched around your topic and to serve as the answer to your posed research question. This section should be what supports your thesis (which is the answer to your research question).
Conclusion
In your conclusion, you bring your paper together, restating your thesis with a summary of how it was supported by your research while making interdisciplinary, thought-provoking connections. As a reminder, in this section and the remainder of your narrative in this paper, you are delivering all information necessary for your reader to understand the issue/problem to be considered critically.
Reflection
Revisit the goals you set in your Project Design assignment. Did you meet all of those short-term goals through this project? Why or why not? How will this project continue to inform the long-term goals you set? Do any of your goals need to evolve based on what you learned this semester through this project and your final undergraduate coursework? What is your plan to continue your personal evolution as a scholar, leader, and Knight?
Social Change Connection
As a reminder, your assignment was to be a Past-Present-Future assignment where the PAST is the connection to your GEP journey, the PRESENT is your current research this semester. The FUTURE element is your answer to the question,“what are you going to do with this information now and in the future?” This service-learning or education component is where you can use your research for social change. Research should be shared with a diverse audience outside UCF such as the general public and/or decision makers to positively impact social change. You can meet with diverse decision-makers in your field and share what you learned, you can implement the best-practices in a service-learning experience, or you can share what you learned through social media (find a relevant hashtag or method to share your findings so those interested will find it online). Share how you used and distributed what you learned in your research here in this section. You can share narratively, include pictures, or include a screenshot if appropriate. Remember that in this section and the conclusion, you are showing your ability to transfer what you learned in the research into new situations with diverse audiences with the goal of positively impacting society.
Work Cited
As a reminder, you must include a minimum of 10 high quality references from multiple disciplines, including two primary sources, six peer-reviewed resources, and all credible and high-quality. Please identify your primary sources and your peer-reviewed resources by adding (Primary Source) or (Peer-Reviewed) within your citation here. Also, ensure that all sources listed in your work cited are referenced within the narrative text of 1-6 above using in-text citations. You may use APA or MLA format for your paper. For more guidance in the APA or MLA preparation of your paper, including proper citation style, please visit: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style orhttps://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/
Thesis Statement: Urbanization in Central Florida has led to significant housing effects for students, impacting affordability, availability, and quality, thereby needing comprehensive policy measures to address the challenges posed by rapid urban growth.
Resources Cited: (Can be changed if necessary)
I am creating an annotated bibliography for the sources I am using. i will also be creating a powerpoint/video of the assignment
1. Census Reporter. (n.d.). Orlando, FL Urban Area Profile. Retrieved from https://censusreporter.org/profiles/40000US65863-orlando-fl-urban-area/
Summary:
The Orlando, FL Urban Area Profile provided by Census Reporter offers comprehensive demographic, economic, social, and housing data sourced from the United States Census Bureau. The profile serves as a valuable resource for understanding various aspects of the population, housing characteristics, income distribution, education levels, and more within the Orlando urban area.
2. Barfield Fence. (n.d.). Orlando, FL: A Thriving Hub of Population Growth and Economic Opportunity. Retrieved from https://barfieldfence.com/orlando-fl-a-thriving-hub-of-population-growth-and-economic-opportunity/
Summary:
The web source provides an article titled “Orlando, FL: A Thriving Hub of Population Growth and Economic Opportunity” on the Barfield Fence website. The article appears to discuss Orlando, Florida, as a flourishing urban center characterized by population growth and economic opportunities.
3. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) – Hillsborough County Extension. (2021, March 26). Urban Development and Ecological Degradation: Part I – Introduction. Retrieved from https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/hillsboroughco/2021/03/26/urban-development-and-ecological-degradation-part-i-introduction/
Summary:
This blog post, authored by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Hillsborough County Extension, serves as the introduction to a series titled “Urban Development and Ecological Degradation.” It likely outlines the issues surrounding urban development and its impact on ecological systems, setting the stage for subsequent posts in the series.
4. Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County. (n.d.). The Housing Crisis. Retrieved from https://www.habitatorlando.org/face-the-housing-crisis/the-housing-crisis/
Summary:
This web page is hosted by Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County and focuses on discussing the housing crisis. It likely provides insights into the challenges and issues related to housing affordability, availability, and access in the Greater Orlando area.
5. University of Central Florida (UCF). (n.d.). Out of Moves. Retrieved from https://www.ucf.edu/pegasus/out-of-moves/
Summary:
This web page is hosted by the University of Central Florida (UCF) and features an article titled “Out of Moves.” The content of the article is not immediately clear from the title or URL, but it likely discusses a topic related to relocation, mobility, or decision-making processes.
6. WMFE. (2019, April 23). Central Florida College Students Feel Effects of Metro Area’s Housing Shortage. Retrieved from https://www.wmfe.org/2019-04-23/central-florida-college-students-feel-effects-of-metro-areas-housing-shortage
Summary:
This web page is hosted by WMFE, a National Public Radio (NPR) member station serving Central Florida. The article discusses the effects of the housing shortage in the Central Florida metro area on college students. It likely explores challenges related to housing affordability, availability, and access for students pursuing higher education in the region.
7. University of Central Florida (UCF). (n.d.). Invisible Struggles. Retrieved from https://www.ucf.edu/pegasus/invisible-struggles/
Summary:
This web page is hosted by the University of Central Florida (UCF) and features an article titled “Invisible Struggles.” The content of the article is not immediately clear from the title or URL, but it likely addresses issues related to challenges or difficulties faced by certain groups or individuals, potentially exploring societal or personal struggles that may not be readily apparent.
8. Chakrabarti, V. (Speaker). (n.d.). A Vision of Sustainable Housing for All of Humanity [Video]. TED Conferences. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/vishaan_chakrabarti_a_vision_of_sustainable_housing_for_all_of_humanity?language=en
Summary:
This TED Talk features Vishaan Chakrabarti presenting his vision for sustainable housing solutions for all humanity. Chakrabarti explores the pressing need for innovative approaches to housing design and construction that prioritize sustainability, affordability, and accessibility.
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10. Kite, V. (Speaker). (n.d.). Urbanization and the Evolution of Cities Across 10,000 Years [Video]. TED Conferences. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/vance_kite_urbanization_and_the_evolution_of_cities_across_10_000_years?language=en
Summary:
This TED Talk features Vance Kite discussing
