Students will develop their own individual research paper
pertaining to an issue related to the sociology of health and wellness.
The impact of COVID-19 on mental healt ender dynamics in seeking mental health treatment
Students are not limited to the list mentioned but have the freedom to research
whatever topic interests them. Students will search the library database for scholarly
work and discuss these articles in the body of their paper. Students will work on the
research paper outside of class and during the semester. Each paper should be a
minimum of 5-6 pages in length (apart from the title page and reference list). Other
paper requirements include double-spaced, with a font size of 12 (Times New Roman),
and one-inch margins. Students must include a minimum of six reliable sources
(dictionary.com does not count as a source). Papers will be submitted individually in
Word format on Canvas. Note: I will not accept papers after the deadline. The point
values can be found below:
1. Introduction: Students must include a clear introduction to the research paper.
This includes demonstrating the issue/topic at hand, the significance of the
issue/topic (why is it important?), the population affected, and a thesis statement
explaining the overall scope of the paper. For instance, after reading the
introduction section, I should have a clear understanding of what the topic is and
what the rest of the paper will be about. (20 points)
2. Body: Students must discuss different areas (or themes) of the research topic
supported by five scholarly articles gathered from the CSUB library database.
Essentially, you are reading the articles and synthesizing them into categories or
themes, which will be presented in the body of the paper. I have provided an
example below to help you. (50 points)
a. Topic: The impact of COVID-19 on mental health
i. Depression severity among college students during the pandemic
ii. Mental health outcomes among families during COVID-19
iii. The mental health effects on teachers during the pandemic
3. Conclusion: Students are required to conclude their paper by summarizing their
main points and presenting potential solutions found in the research that would
mitigate social issues surrounding the topic. (20 points)
4. Organization and Clarity: Students are required to submit a paper that is well-organized and clear. This means that all papers must be written at a university
level. If you are not sure if your paper meets the university-level standard, I highly
recommend contacting a writing tutor at https://www.csub.edu/tutoring/. Students
should also include the correct ASA in-text citation for direct quotes and
paraphrasing. Students should also include a reference list in ASA format at the
end of their papers. (10 points)
