Homework

Part 2 Instructions: This will be a pre-writing activity for the intro of your first paper. I want you to write about your research topic as if you are writing a letter to your grandma (or someone you know who is not familiar with this research). 

Topic:

• tv/media impact violent/aggressive behavior 

 Do characters portrayed in TV shows created for elementary school aged children (5-12 years of age) depict more socially aggressive behaviors for females, and more physically aggressive for males 

· You will introduce the general topic, describe the specific research question you are investigating, and explain the prior research that has been done 

· Make sure that you are comparing and contrasting the previous research that’s been done

· Include your motivation for studying this research question

· Aim for about 500 words. 

o Side note: Please write in English although I know that is not the language many of us speak to our grandmas in. 

Its has to be empirical article · Please include references  (3-5)

Introduction:   

An introduction seeks to provide a solid foundation of the main parts that the research paper will be discussing throughout. An introductory paragraph describes the general overview of the problem for a broad audience. For instance, it summarizes the current literature and understanding of the topic. Firstly, the introduction states a specific topic of focus and establishes reasoning for the topic. Crucially, it should state why the topic is worth pursuing and show readers why they should read the paper. It briefly describes the background of the study, including research questions, hypotheses, and aims to serve as a guide throughout the paper. Besides, the introduction states the methodological approach that is used to examine the problem.