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The intention of the final proje..is that it is a tool to connect your undergraduate coursework with your future intentions after graduation. How can you utilize what you know and what you research to change the world for the better? What do you want to investigate further so you can be more informed? How can you serve others and measure your impact? What project can you create as a springboard into your post-graduation plans? This assignment is a Past-Present-Future assignment where the PAST is the connection to your GEP (General Education Program) journey, the PRESENT is your current research and proje.. this semester. The FUTURE element answers the question, “what are you going to do with this information now and in the future?”
The project design action plan, thesis statement/objective, and review of sources and literature are prerequisites for completion of the Final Project and elements from those preliminary assignments are included in the final proje.. as described in the template document. For example, your literature review sources should be included in the work cited section of your final proje.. as described in the final pap.. template. As an indicator of its importance, the Final Project and its supporting assignments combined account for nearly 50% of the course grade.
While a research pap.. is the most common format, students with approval from the instructor through the Proje.. Design assignment may select alternatives such as creating a research website, presentation, video, creative work, or another format. Regardless of the project format, the same requirements for Project Design apply, and all projects will include a written component. For example, if a student wants to create a video, the final submission must include a complete script or supplementary research document since students are being evaluated on written communication in addition to the content of their submission.
A template Download template is provided as a word document but may be adapted for other instructor-approved formats to help guide students. It is recommended that students selecting a research pap.. format download the template and work through it as they submit pieces of the assignment throughout the term. For students with an alternate format, they should review the template, but will demonstrate required elements as appropriate in the alternate format. In all cases, students will conduct research, produce a written assignment, and the associated preliminary elements (Project Design, Thesis Statement/Objective, and Literature/Source Review). The written portion of the Final Proje.. will be evaluated using the AAC&U VALUE rubric for written communication (https://www.aacu.org/value/rubrics/written-communication Links to an external site.). The page length will depend on assignment, but should meet or exceed requirements for Gordon Rule writing courses (https://undergrad.ucf.edu/req/gordon-rule/).
Here are some examples of potential Final Projec..:
- A service-learning project promoting recycling practices in student housing, including research on the efficacy of various practices from an integrative multi-disciplinary perspective
- A multidisciplinary research pap.. on Florida during World War II with a focus on the long-term impacts of the war on Florida's history and current political environment
- A short film on Puerto Rican students and their experience with Hurricane Maria, highlighting research on historical inequities in the region and that impact on survivors
- A website examining the history of a unique and under-researched field, presenting it in a uniquely artistic way with accompanying narrative.
- Here are some links to exemplars, shared with permission, from former 4939 students:
- Exemplar_Good_Lit_Review_Section_IDS4939_FinalProject.pdfDownload Exemplar_Good_Lit_Review_Section_IDS4939_FinalProject.pdf
- EXEMPLAR_Creative_Work_Example_A Journey Through the Eras of Disney.pdfDownload EXEMPLAR_Creative_Work_Example_A Journey Through the Eras of Disney.pdf
- Exemplar_AI_Research_Paper.pdfDownload Exemplar_AI_Research_Paper.pdf
- Exemplar – Documentary: The Importance of Theater in a World that Forgets its Value Links to an external site.(student also submitted a written document that included her script and then a summary of what each of her interviewees shared)
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Dr. Mandy Pacheco
IDS 4939
September 15, 2022
Project Design Action Plan: abuse among teenagers.
Project Overview
For my project this will be my topic; Factors that influence substance abuse among teenagers. We are all away of how substance abuse has become a popular trend among the teenagers but what most people do not know is the contributing factors to this popular trend of teenagers using substances. Substance abuse is referred as the abuse of illegal substances such as cocaine, heroine and marijuana or even alcohol or prescription medicines. Overdosing can be a form of abuse; however, this is a form of drug abuse since it is abusing the medical prescription. There are two types of substance abuse, which include; alcohol dependence and drug use. However, there is a slight difference between substance abuse and drug abuse. Substance is the abuse of illicit drugs such as cocaine while drug abuse is use of illegal drugs and wrong medical prescription although sometimes drug abuse is categorized under substance abuse. I think I’m interested in this topic for a long time because I grew up in a dysfunctional home due to substance abuse which led to breaking up of my family.
So, it’s more a self-motivation and to create awareness of the factors that lead to substance abuse. The society is only aware of several factors that influence substance abuse among teenagers due to lack of awareness and education on the topic. However, I believe the most common factor is due to lack of psychological and emotional support which leads to anxiety and depression and therefore, teenagers find refuge in use substances. Therefore, the desire to be able to pass this important knowledge to the world is why I am interested in the topic. I think going through with this topic, I will learn a lot of things such as the adverse effects of substance abuse and how it affects mental health of those who abuse substances.
Past GEP Connection
In school or rather at class we are only taught about the basic knowledge of substance use because it’s just education, a topic in the syllabus that has to be covered however, those who have gone through the effects of it are aware of how destructive substance abuse can be. However, that little information provided in school can be useful in preventing someone from getting addicted to substance abuse. I earlier stated about how my family became dysfunctional because of substance abuse. My dad was a victim of substance abuse which he became an addiction and same happened to my elder brother who became dependent on alcohol and could not continue with education, I was very traumatized by the situation and that’s why I grew interest about this topic, therefore, I plan to use the classroom knowledge and experience and personal experience for my project. I think that my past experiences tie with present as I will be using the past experience with my present to make the research real and useful.
Short & Long-term Goals
Short-term goal: This semester, I will be developing a research-based documentary showing the experiences the teenagers from the college have gone through with their journey on abuse of substance, what led them to use substances and their recovery journey from addiction. Long-term goal: After graduation, I hope to work for a non-government organization for helping people fighting substance and drug addiction. I will work towards creating awareness of the importance of psychological and emotional support from families and friends to prevent teenagers from seeking refuge in substances.
Integrative-Learning Plan
To achieve my short-term goal, I will do a thorough research in the college about the teenagers struggling with substance abuse, then I will create a YouTube channel or even use my other social media platforms like TikTok because these are sites that most teenagers use and by using fellow teenagers and schoolmates too, it will help others going through the same to know that they are not alone and they can overcome it with proper help. Also, to achieve my long-term goals I will make use of scholarly materials because there are many of them handling these issues, I will use these scholarly research components to help others in same situation. How do advocates, psychologists and other professionals of substance use go about their advocacy to help teenagers. Visiting educational institutions to talk to students about substance abuse, the factors influencing teenagers, effects, prevention, and solutions to the topic.
Social Change Connection Plan
What I will with the information that I have gathered and learned throughout the course and this topic is by first sharing it those around me not only the ones that abuse substances but also everyone around to understand what is classified as substance abuse, what are the factors that can lead to people abusing substances and how can they prevent such cases. I do not have to complete college in order to achieve my short and long-term goals, I can do so while still studying. I can choose a part-time program for helping and creating awareness globally through an organization as a volunteer and also create social media accounts purposely for passing information about the topic and other social issues.
Project management plan
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Saraga 1
Saraga 2
Dr. Mandy Pacheco
IDS 4939
October 14, 2022
Sources for Project; Factors That Influence Substance Abuse among Teenagers
Primary Sources
A&E,. “Intervention: Elizabeth’s Difficult Childhood Leads to Drug Addiction From Teen Years | A&E”. Youtube, 28 Dec. 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZlcCm2op34.
Hanley, M. “Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in Teenagers | Megan Hanley – YouTube”. Youtube, 19 Aug. 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISMLIAXENFc.
Secondary Sources
Allen, Joseph P., et al. "Different factors predict adolescent substance use versus adult substance abuse: Lessons from a social-developmental approach." Development and psychopathology 33.3 (2021): 792-802.
Azimi, Andia M., and Eric J. Connolly. "Child maltreatment and substance use: a behavior genetic analysis." Child maltreatment 27.2 (2022): 279-289.
Gray, Kevin M., and Lindsay M. Squeglia. "Research Review: What have we learned about adolescent substance use?." Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry 59.6 (2018): 618-627.
Oshri, Assaf, et al. "Impulsivity as a mechanism linking child abuse and neglect with substance use in adolescence and adulthood." Development and psychopathology 30.2 (2018): 417- 435.
Pasman, Joëlle A., et al. "Interplay between genetic risk and the parent environment in adolescence and substance use in young adulthood: a TRAILS study." Development and Psychopathology (2021): 1-14.
Rusby, Julie C., et al. "Influence of parent–youth relationship, parental monitoring, and parent substance use on adolescent substance use onset." Journal of family psychology 32.3 (2018): 310.
Sarvey, Dana, and Justine W. Welsh. "Adolescent substance use: Challenges and opportunities related to COVID-19." Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 122 (2021): 108212.
Trucco, Elisa M. "A review of psychosocial factors linked to adolescent substance use." Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior 196 (2020): 172969.
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Dr. Mandy Pacheco
IDS 4939
October 12, 2022
Project Design: Identifying the factors that influence abuse among teenagers.
Objective: The major objective is to do research into the factors that contribute to substance usage among adolescents, and to recommend changes for how the issue might be resolved. The study will also make use of a documentary that is based on previous empirical research in order to provide insight on the substance use, causation, and recovery experiences of participants who were in their college years.
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[Last Name] 1
[Your Name]
[Instructor Name]
IDS 4939
[Date]
[Title]: [Subtitle]
Introduction
In your introductory section, ensure that you are clearly stating your research problem and focus, delivering a succinct and clear explanation of your topic. Why are you interested 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 evolved from your initial thesis statement submission based on subsequent work, research, and analysis.
Sources & Evidence
Within this section, summarize your research findings. You must include a minimum of 10 high-quality, credible references from multiple disciplines, including two primary sources (e.g., first-person interviews, personal communication, etc.), six or more peer-reviewed chapters/articles, with the 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.
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 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. For more guidance in the MLA preparation of your paper, including proper citation style, please visit: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style
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