Description Write a 1000-1500 word APA style research paper which addresses the research question y ...
Description Write a 1000-1500 word APA style research paper which addresses the research question you developed over the semester based on instructor feedback. This question and paper must relate to your UNSDG, the targets and indicators you selected and the specific question your wrote. If your instructor asked you to revise your question for your final paper please use that revision. A college-level research paper should have at least 2 new sources cited per page so you should have at minimum 6 sources cited in your paper. (C work has 6 sources. A work has 8-ish, it depends on the needs of the paper and the topic.) The paper will be in APA 7th edition style. Proper English spelling and grammar are required. The paper should be in Times New Roman 12 point font, and double spaced. The cover page, bibliography, long quotes, and images, graphs, or charts do not figure into the page count. It is worth knowing that typically a 1000 word paper shows that you did C work at best. Conversely, going over 1500 words often indicates that your question was too broad and you didn't have good control over what you were writing. Longer does not always equal better. To see an example of a good research paper in APA 7th edition on page 372-378. It must contain: Cover page 1000-1500 words of text APA 7th edition style In-Text Citations & Bibliography Self-evaluation attached after the bibliography. Questions to be answered provided below. The title of your paper must be your research question. If you update your question after Journal 3, be sure to use the updated question as your title. The only content that count towards the required word count for this paper is the body of your paper which answers your research question. Items not counted towards the word count are; an abstract, graphs, charts, images, and your self evaluation. The self-evaluation is part of your overall grade but has a seperate grading area in the rubric. It may contain: Abstract Graphs or charts Images APA says you may have an abstract. I do not require an abstract. It is up to you if you want to include one. Often having an abstract indicates attention to detail which reflects favorably on your work. Also being able to write an abstract about your paper means you have a good handle on the material and what you wrote. If you can't write an abstract you need to reread your paper and possibly rewrite some or all of it to make it more focused and clear. Graphs, charts, or images look nice but should only be used if they are necessary to inform your reader. Any space they take up will not count toward your word count. Don't rely on them to fill up your paper. Your Sources: You must cite in the text a minimum of 8 sources for 4 pages of text. For each additional page you need an additional 2 sources per page at the very least. The majority of these sources should be academic in nature unless already cleared with me. That means that most of you sources should not be websites, or from social media. Use the USF Library databases to search for more appropriate sources. UN, UN related agencies, and government information counts as academic for this paper. If you didn't find usable sources when completing your research journal try changing your keywords and/or the databases you searched. Much of your research should already be done and material you use should come from some of the sources you located and evaluated in Research Journals 2 and 3. However you probably have identified areas that are lacking so more research may be necessary. Remember good college-level research relies less on Google and more on databases because you need peer-reviewed materials. If you have questions please don't hesitate to ask! Remember there is the Final Paper discussion board you can use. Self-evaluation Questions - Title this page which should come after your bibliography Appendix 1. In an essay to follow your bibliography (starting on a new page) answer the following questions. Write a short discussion paragraph(s) about your research question/topic. Explain how you came to choose that topic or query. Discuss how your question/topic changed as you moved through the semester. If it didn’t change discuss that instead. You may draw from your previous research journals but do not just copy/paste from them. Write a short discussion paragraph(s) of what you learned about your topic from your research. What more would you like to learn about your topic? Write a short discussion paragraph(s) of what you learned about the research process during this semester. Discuss your strengths and weaknesses as a researcher. 5 attachments Slide 1 of 5 attachment_1 attachment_1 attachment_2 attachment_2 attachment_3 attachment_3 attachment_4 attachment_4 attachment_5 attachment_5 UNFORMATTED ATTACHMENT PREVIEW Final Paper WHAT IS EXPECTED Items You Must Have ? Cover page ? 2nd page formatted in APA 7th style (This has the title on it) ? Body of paper ? Section headings ? In-text citations ? References ? Self-evaluation Items You May Include ? An Abstract – see pg. 119 ? Images ? Graphs ? Charts ? Appendices Things to Know Before You Write ? Paper needs to be 3-5 pages long ? Excluding; title page, abstract, block quotes, references, appendices, graphs, charts, images ? Must follow APA 7th Edition Style ? 12 pt. Times New Roman Font ? Normal margins of 1 inch, top, bottom and sides ? Header on each page with correct page number ? Must cite a minimum of 6 Sources. (6 sources = a C) ? Citations should not exceed 10-12 sources for a 5 page paper. Cover Page ? See pg. 372 of your textbook ? Must have page number in upper right corner ? Student’s First and Last name ? My name – Professor Cox ? Course title – Information Literacy ? Submission date ? Please watch the TEAMS lecture video for formatting help. Abstract ? This is not required by APA 7th. ? If you find older papers using APA 6 or lower an Abstract was required. ? If you choose to write one it goes on page 2 between the Cover Page and the page with the paper Title on it. ? Abstracts are like the blurb on the back of a book. It lets your reader know what to expect. ? If done well they are an excellent prep for the paper. ? If done poorly…well, you can guess. ? Abstracts tell your reader a bit about how you came up with your research question, a little summary of your findings, and a bit about where you got your material. ? Abstracts do not give away the conclusion of your work. No spoilers! 2nd page ? Page number in header in upper right ? Title of Paper centered at the top – The title of your paper will be your research query or if you chose something different as the title you must explain in self-evaluation portion of this assignment. ? Begin the body of your paper. Body of paper ? Start with an introduction of your research query and the UNSDG. ? No need to label anything Introduction. ? When you move out of the introductory paragraph(s) start using section headings. ? ? See pg. 374 for examples Use in-text citations when needed. In-text Citations ? You are required by APA 7th edition, your professor’s instructions, and the rules of The University of South Florida to cite all your sources both in-text and in References at the back of your paper. ? Paraphrasing must be cited in-text and in References. ? ? Paraphrasing is when the intellectual ideas of another are mixed with your ideas to create new material. ? Paraphrasing shows that you have analyzed and synthesized research material well. Direct quotes must be cited in-text and in References. ? Direct quotes should be used sparingly to add emphasis and expert support for the points you are making. Appendices ? Appendices go at the end of your paper before your references. ? Appendices are things that help explain your paper or some point in your paper but aren’t counted towards the page count. ? Examples are: ? ? Graphs, Charts, Images, ? definitions of terms which won’t be familiar to your readers, ? Backstory on issues in your paper which would detract from your message but might help your reader better understand points you are making or problems you are solving. ? Any other information which you deem important to your work but would stop the flow of your paper. Any material you obtain from other sources and use in an Appendix must be cited in APA 7th style. Graphs, Charts, Images ? These may be included in the body of your paper or in an Appendix. ? If you use this items they do not count toward the length of your paper. ? All items must be cited both in-text and in References. ? These items must clarify some point or show evidence in a way that is too complicated to explain in words. ? Points will be deducted for any of these items used in the body of your paper that are not clearly necessary to create better understanding of your research. ? If you are in doubt about the necessity of an item note in the appropriate place in the body of your paper that this item is available in an appendix ? Example: (See graph in Appendix A). References ? Must meet APA 7th Edition standards ? Do not annotate your references ? Each item cited in the text must be on the Reference page. ? Do not add items to the Reference page which are not cited in the text of your paper. ? Make sure you have used hanging indents, proper spelling, capitalization, italics and punctuation according to APA 7. ? Do not abbreviate unless allowed by APA 7. ? Do not trust databases to properly cite anything. ? Use your textbook and citefast.com to make sure your citations and Reference page is correct. Self-evaluation ? Please refer to the instructions for the final paper. ? You will write an essay answer all the questions posed in the instructions. ? If you changed your research query after Journal 3 or you didn’t use your query as your title you must clearly explain why in the 1st portion of your essay. ? Be sure to use proper grammar, spelling and writing conventions for this essay. Research Journal Check 4 1 Research Journal Check 4 Name: James Donley________________________________________________ For this portion of the Research Journal Checks you will be creating a word-processed document and uploading it to canvas. Use the below guidelines when creating your document for Research Journal Check 4. Save this as Last nameFirstInitialck2.rtf. I will also accept .doc or .docx documents. EX: CoxKck4.rtf When you have finished this form save it and upload it into Canvas using the Submit button. I will provide feedback on your form. You will be searching with keywords. I suggest you try keywords you identified in Journal Check 4if they worked well. If they did not, please choose new keywords. Try using the same keywords throughout this whole assignment. Throughout this journal you will be asked to first search with your main keyword or phrase and find an item which may help your research. They you will be asked to run the search again using your main keyword/phrase and then adding on 2 other keywords or phrases to better pinpoint material that is more relevant to your research. However, when you are searching for items in this assignment, not every search may be successful. If you are not successful in locating sources change your keywords. Keep searching until you find something. Example: Research Question: I went to Ohio University. While there I heard rumors that campers saw Bigfoot in nearby Hocking Hills State Park. Is there any proof that people have seen Bigfoot there? What else might explain these sightings? Search 1: Bigfoot Hits: 32,200,000 Item: Bigfoot Research Organization https://www.bfro.net/ Search 2: bigfoot “Hocking Hills State Park” sightings Hits: 22,800 Item: Bigfoot for a Cause: The 2016 Hocking Hills Bigfoot Conference https://woub.org/2016/09/29/bigfooting-for-a-cause-the-2016-hocking-hills-bigfoot-conference/ Research Journal Check 4 The form is on the next page. 1 Research Journal Check 4 1 Form for Journal Check 4 Answer the following questions. Do not delete the form. 1. Getting Started a. List the UNSDG which you chose. UN Sustainable and manageable Development Goal 13: Climate Action b. List your research question from Journal 3. (If you have tweaked your question list both the original and the updated version.) “How can the optimization of feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio, and tax incentives facilitate the extensive adoption of solar energy while simultaneously aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goal 13, thereby promoting efficient climate action and sustainability?” 2. List 3-4 main keywords or phrases and 3-4 secondary keywords or phrases which you believe will be the most helpful in locating information to help you answer your research question listed above. Use the work you did in Journal 3 and the feedback in the grading rubric to help you determine what these keywords should be. You should review keywords in Module 1. a. List 3-4 main keywords/phrases here. Don’t use stop words! i. ii. iii. Policies Initiatives Solar energy transition UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 Renewable portfolio standards efficiency b. List 3-4 additional keyword which could be added to the main ones to better focus your search when you search for information. i. ii. iii. iv. Tax incentive -energy adoption Climate action global sustainable Feed-in tariffs renewable energy Solar growth via feed in mechanisms 3. Searching with Academic Search Premier (ASP) You are going to start to look for information which would be helpful in answering your research question. Using ASP search your keywords using the following strategies. This is a database in the USF Library. You can’t find this for free by Googling it. Research Journal Check 4 1 a. Select the 1 keyword or keyword phrase from question 2a which best represents your research question and list it below. Then search it in ASP. If you are using a phrase, be sure to format your search correctly. Note: Don’t use the same keyword(s) from Journal 3 if those words didn’t produce useful results. Keyword: “Policies initiative solar energy transition “ b. How many results or hits did you get when you searched that keyword? 56,700 outcomes (0.04 sec) were obtained c. Do they seem relevant to your question? Discuss, using complete sentences, why you feel this way. The results demonstrate that the sources provide highly applicable data for my research query as they directly address incentives and policies related to the transition towards adopting solar energy. These articles offer a comprehensive coverage of incentives for renewable energy, policy implementation, and the challenges involved in successful transitions, enhancing the credibility of these sources. Furthermore, these articles offer practical insights, understanding, and actionable recommendations that hold real-world applicability for organizations, governments, and individuals. For instance, one of the sources delves into critical aspects requiring thorough reflection, focusing on the effective implementation of the solar energy initiative program in China. This article provides valuable data on its impact on renewable energy adoption rates in the region, which can also be relevant for similar regions. Another source discusses the design and application of policy frameworks to boost solar energy adoption and highlights their contribution to achieving sustainable development goals in the USA. These illustrations clearly demonstrate the interconnectedness of these sources and their potential to contribute significantly to my research topic and question upon thorough analysis. By examining these sources, I can gain a comprehensive understanding of various approaches employed by different stakeholders to enhance the adoption of solar energy. The data offered in these articles will enable me to evaluate specific policies and incentives, assess their effectiveness, and identify potential challenges, leading to practical conclusions concerning this topic. d. Select one item from the search results which you think you’d be useful in answering your research question or provides good information about your topic. Don’t just pick the first thing that pops up. Find one that might be helpful. Provide an APA style 7 citation for this item and then write a short annotation paragraph explaining why you chose this item below. Also list in the annotation what type of source this is and include the page and item number from the APA 7th section of the textbook you used to make sure the formatting of this citation is correct. Research Journal Check 4 1 APA citation Xin-gang, Z., & Ying, Z. (2022). Can China’s renewable energy industry policy support the lowcarbon energy transition effectively? Environmental Science and Pollution Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-24324-7 Annotation I have selected this research article because it delves into the efficacy of China's renewable energy industry policies in facilitating a low-carbon energy transition. The authors conduct a critical assessment of the policy's impact on promoting and supporting the adoption of renewable energy sources, and its role in achieving a low-carbon energy framework in China. This research provides valuable insights into the implementation of renewable energy policies, including feed-in tariffs and other influential initiatives and programs, and their influence on shaping the nation's energy landscape. Given its focused exploration within the context of China's renewable energy industry, this article will prove highly beneficial in addressing my research question and ensuring the relevance of my study topic. 4. Second Academic Search Premier Search (ASP) a. Search ASP again this time selecting your main keyword/phrase (the one used above) and 12 additional supporting keywords or phrases you feel may be helpful in pinpointing useful information. List the keywords below in the order you are going to search them. Please note, you may wish to use an advanced searching or phrase searching to make your search better. “Feed-in Tariffs renewable energy “UN Sustainable development Goals 13 “ b. How many results or hits did you get when you searched that keyword? I got 10,560 results (0.26 sec) c. Do they seem relevant to your question? Discuss, using complete sentences, why you feel this way. The relevant search results strongly support the research problem by immediately showcasing the connection between renewable energy and feed-in tariffs, which plays a crucial role in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 (Climate Action). These articles provide reputable ideas and insights into the role of feed-in tariffs as a guiding mechanism to incentivize the transformation towards renewable energy, which is essential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change. By closely examining the effectiveness of feed-in tariff approaches in fostering a sustainable and manageable energy evolution, as presented in these resources, they are highly likely to significantly contribute to addressing my research question in Research Journal Check 4 1 a suitable manner. These sources offer credible and exceptional information on the impact of such policies on renewable energy development, as well as their significant economic benefits and overall contributions to achieving the objectives and goals of this study. d. Select one item from the search results which you think you’d be useful in answering your research question or provides good information about your topic. Don’t just pick the first thing that pops up. Find one that might be helpful. Provide an APA style 7 citation for this item and then write a short annotation paragraph explaining why you chose this item below. Also list in the annotation what type of source this is and include the page and item number from the APA 7th section of the textbook you used to make sure the formatting of this citation is correct. APA citation Strielkowski, W., Krška, Š., & Lisin, E. (2013). Energy Economics and Policy of Renewable Energy Sources in the European Union. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 3(4), 333–340. https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/ijeeep/issue/31906/350742 Annotation: This scholarly article, from an international academic journal, explores the prospect of feed-in tariffs (FITs) by examining their impact on the expansion and development of renewable energy sources, particularly solar energy, and elucidates the role of these incentives in achieving sustainable, seamless, and climate-friendly energy systems. Focused on the European context, this research provides valuable and noteworthy insights into the potential opportunities and challenges associated with FITs, which align with the broader objectives of UN Sustainable Development Goal 13. The journal's analysis of FITs and their connection to renewable energy adoption will enhance understanding of strategies and mechanisms to drive the transition towards a sustainable energy future, thus supporting me in providing sound and appropriate answers to my research question that can be applied in real-world situations. 5. Searching a Database of Your Choice When you are researching on your own you will need to select databases which would be most useful to you. For this section of the assignment, please select a database from the USF Library website which you think will be useful in finding information about your topic. Review the material in Module 4 to help you select which database is the most appropriate for you. Remember that if the item you select has “Encyclopedia” or “Dictionary” in the title it is not a database which contains academic research articles. Research Journal Check 4 1 a. List the title of the database from the USF Library you chose. Do not use QuickSearch or ASP. Do not use a search engine. I strongly urge you to pick a database which focuses on the academic area which your research question falls under. ScienceDirect b. Explain clearly, why you chose this specific database. Discuss why you think it will contain useful information on your topic. I chose ScienceDirect because it is a comprehensive scientific database that covers various disciplines, including environmental sciences and renewable energy. It contains a diverse collection of peer-reviewed articles that are highly relevant to my study topic. c. Select 1 keyword or keyword phrase from question 2 and list it below. Then search it in the database you chose. (Note: if your search doesn’t produce anything useful try other keywords. Also, you may have chosen a database that does not cover your topic. If changing your search some doesn’t produce any usable results, please change databases. You must have viable sources, or you won’t be able to do the next Journal Check.) Keywords: Solar growth via feed in mechanisms d. How many results or hits did you get when you searched that keyword? The outcome is approximately 56,300 outcomes (0.12 sec) e. Do they seem relevant to your question? Discuss why you feel this way. This outcome provides valuable and pertinent scholarly information that is highly relevant to my research question, as it offers cooperative and worthwhile data about policies related to my study queries. These sources emphasize the crucial role of policies and incentives in driving and facilitating the transition towards sustainable energy schemes. By thoroughly assessing and understanding their impacts, policymakers and scholars can effectively formulate policies that accelerate the adoption of renewable energy. Consequently, these findings will assist me in meeting the needs of stakeholders by providing effective answers to the research questions. f. Select one item from the search results which you think you’d be useful in answering your research question or provides good information about your topic. Don’t just pick the first thing that pops up. Find one that might be helpful. Provide an APA style 7 citation for this item and then write a short annotation paragraph explaining why you chose this item below. Also list in the annotation what type of source this is and include the page and item number from the APA 7th section of the textbook you used to make sure the formatting of this citation is correct. Research Journal Check 4 1 APA Citation Strielkowski, W., Krška, Š., & Lisin, E. (2013). Energy Economics and Policy of Renewable Energy Sources in the European Union. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 3(4), 333–340. https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/ijeeep/issue/31906/350742 Annotation The selected research article delves deeply into examining the disruptive wave in the clean energy transition, with a specific focus on socio-technological integration in the United Kingdom and Germany. It provides comprehensive insights into the challenges and complexities involved in transforming clean energy structures, considering both social and technological aspects. This research sheds light on the strategies and policy implementations driving these transitions and their potential implications for achieving seamless and eco-friendly energy systems. It holds a higher probability of offering a profound understanding of the intricate interplay between technological advancements, policy decisions, and societal dynamics that steer the adoption of sustainable energy towards widespread application and usage in these two key European economies and other parts of the world. Therefore, this study will significantly contribute to addressing the research question, making it globally relevant concerning this topic. 6. 2ndDatabase of your Choice Search a. Search the database of your choice again, this time selecting your main keyword/phrase and 1-2 additional supporting keywords or phrases you feel may be helpful in pinpointing useful information. List the keywords below in the order you are going to search them. Please note, you may wish to use advanced searching or phrase searching to make your search better. Keywords: “Renewable portfolio standards efficiency “ b. How many results or hits did you get when you searched that keyword? 710 outcomes (0.06sec) were attained c. Do they seem relevant to your question? Discuss, using complete sentences, why you feel this way. The findings are highly relevant to the research inquiry as they specifically focus on the success and impacts of renewable energy utilization in achieving climate action objectives. These results provide valuable and valid examples, offering insights into strategies such as renewable portfolio standards (RPS) that aid in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which aligns with the objectives of my study. Therefore, they will be instrumental in supporting my investigation. Research Journal Check 4 1 d. Select one item from the search results which you think you’d be useful in answering your research question or provides good information about your topic. Don’t just pick the first thing that pops up. Find one that might be helpful. Provide an APA style 7 citation for this item and then write a short annotation paragraph explaining why you chose this item below. Also list in the annotation what type of source this is and include the page and item number from the APA 7th section of the textbook you used to make sure the formatting of this citation is correct. APA Citation Dong, C. G. (2012). Feed-in tariff vs. renewable portfolio standard: An empirical test of their relative effectiveness in promoting wind capacity development. Energy Policy, 42, 476– 485. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2011.12.014 Annotation This research article published in the journal Energy Policy will be immensely beneficial for my study. Its comprehensive and empirical analysis of feed-in tariffs (FITs) and renewable portfolio standards (RPS) in promoting the expansion and development of wind capacity makes it a valuable resource. Through a thorough empirical assessment and the provision of quantitative data and analysis, this source offers credible and easily understandable insights into the effective implementation of policy instruments for successful adoption of renewable energy sources, particularly wind energy. The in-depth comparison between RPS and FITs also aids in understanding the demand for operating wind energy, which aligns with the focus of my study. Overall, this well-researched article provides pertinent reasoning and knowledge in this context. 7. Analyzing Your Results Write a paragraph or 2 discussing the research process by answering the following: a. Which resource did you find most helpful in locating information about your topic ASP, or the database of your choice? b. Why did you find this resource the most useful? c. Why do you think the other resource was less useful? d. Which keyword or combination of keywords produced the most useful results? e. Why do you think these keywords work the best? f. Which of the 4 resource you have searched so far, Google, QuickSearch, ASP or the database of your choice have produced the best resources so far? g. Why did you find this resource the most useful? h. Based on what you have found so far, are you going to be able to write a 1500-word paper or will you be revising your question? Explain your answer clearly. Research Journal Check 4 1 Worth 50 Point During my study process, I utilized extensive databases, including Academic Premier (ASP) and ScientificDirect, to gather data on UN Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action and renewable energy techniques and policies. While ASP provided relevant outcomes, I found that the ScientificDirect Database was particularly credible and valid in exploring my study topic. ScientificDirect's comprehensive coverage of academic articles across diverse disciplines, especially environmental science, and renewable energy, offered a wealth of trustworthy and scholarly sources that directly related to and addressed my research question. The incorporation of keywords such as "solar growth through feed-in tariffs approaches" yielded valuable insights on ScientificDirect. The resources obtained from these databases provided reliable and insightful information on the advantages of renewable energy strategies, plans, and policies, and their role in fostering sustainable and environmentally friendly energy systems. With the sound and reputable resources, I have obtained, I am confident that I possess sufficient data to complete my academic research paper. Therefore, while I will not alter my research topic or question, I will proceed with my initial study question to deliver a sound and coherent analysis. Research Journal Check 3 1 Research Journal Check 3 Name ______James Donley__________________________________________ For this portion of the Research Journal Checks you will be creating a word-processed document and uploading it to canvas. Use the below guidelines when creating your document for Research Journal Check 2. Save this as Last nameFirstInitialck2.rtf. I will also accept .doc or .docx documents. EX: CoxKck3.rtf When you have finished this form save it and upload it into Canvas using the Submit button. I will provide feedback on your form. You will be searching with keywords. I suggest you try keywords you identified in Journal Check 2 if they are appropriate. If they are not appropriate, please choose new keywords. Try using the same keywords throughout this whole assignment. Throughout this journal you will be asked to first search with your main keyword or phrase and find an item which may help your research. They you will be asked to run the search again using your main keyword/phrase and then adding on 2 other keywords or phrases to better pinpoint material that is more relevant to your research. However, when you are searching for items in this assignment, not every search may be successful. If you are not successful in locating sources change your keywords. Keep searching until you find something. Example: Research Journal Check 3 Research Question: I went to Ohio University. While there I heard rumors that campers saw Bigfoot in nearby Hocking Hills State Park. Is there any proof that people have seen Bigfoot there? What else might explain these sightings? Search 1: Bigfoot Hits: 32,200,000 Item: Bigfoot Research Organization https://www.bfro.net/ Search 2: bigfoot “Hocking Hills State Park” sightings Hits: 22,800 Item: Bigfoot for a Cause: The 2016 Hocking Hills Bigfoot Conference https://woub.org/2016/09/29/bigfooting-for-a-cause-the-2016-hocking-hills-bigfoot-conference/ The form is on the next page. 2 Research Journal Check 3 3 Form for Journal Check 3 Answer the following questions. Do not delete the form. 1. Getting Started a. List the UNSDG which you chose. The UNSDG that I applied was Goal- 13 which add
