● Abstract: The textbook does not include an example of an abstract, nor does it include information about the genre conventions. However, APA papers include abstracts, and you will most likely write at least one type of research paper here at JWU that requires an abstract.
● Introduction: In this section, introduce your research topic/question to the reader. Be sure to give background, explain important concepts and/or vocabulary, and put the research question in context: why is it important to address this question now?
● Methodology: In this section, SPECIFICALLY explain how you conducted your research. List databases and search terms. List web searches and identify search engines. Also, remember that research resources can include field (e.g. interviews, surveys, observations), audio (e.g. podcasts), video (e.g. documentaries), and archives (e.g. records from city hall). These types of sources should also be included in the methodology section.
● In addition to listing all the ways you found your research (your methods), identify how you limited your research. Did you only include articles in a specific time frame? Did you only include articles from certain publications? Did you only include certain types of publications?
● Findings: In this section, explain your research findings. Rather than organize it by source, however, organize it by topic/idea, and include specific information and data from your sources to develop your ideas. Don’t analyze the findings in this section; just report them.
● Analysis: In this section, answer the “So what?” question. What do your findings mean? How do you make sense of them?
● Conclusion: In this section, tie everything together for your reader. Also include questions/areas for further research.
● References: Remember to adhere to APA format.
Use these three sources for the essay
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/uneven-playing-field-middle-class-and-poor-kids-are-ditching-youth-sports/
https://dailycampus.com/2023/10/25/soccer-in-america-u-s-national-ricardo-pepi-calls-for-changes-in-americas-pay-to-play-system/
Use my research question which is,
How do socio-economic disparities between high-income and low-income communities in the USA influence access to resources, opportunities, and participation in organized soccer, and what strategies can be implemented to promote greater equity and inclusivity within the sport?
