Head concussions and football (NFL)

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Assignment Prompt Directions.  Quantitative Analysis Overview Over this unit, we will discuss several different approaches to quantitative methods and analysis, including the use of content analysis, surveys, experiments, and descriptive statistics. We will explore the positives and negatives of each approach. In addition, we will practice reading and understanding each analysis in class. Now, it is your turn to research the topic you have chosen for the semester within your Communications track from a quantitative perspective. Assignment You will write a thesis-driven research essay that utilizes quantitative scholarship in your Communications track. In the past, we have written research essays where you had to collect data and analyze the data as part of your research argument. In this essay, you will rely on the quantitative research of other scholars to argue your point. You may use scholars who have written about your topic via other methodologies, but you must use a minimum of three scholarly sources that employ quantitative methods. Nature of Secondary Sources All secondary sources must be scholarly and peer-reviewed—in other words, sites like Wikipedia or others like it are not scholarly sources and are therefore unacceptable. A great start for source selection is the bibliography at the end of each of our chapters. Remember, Chapter 2 of our textbook gives many excellent sources as well. You should use APA citation style. If you are unsure of how to use APA citation style, I suggest consulting a writing handbook or the Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab). Audience and Occasion Another challenge of this essay is that you want to understand how to consider an audience and occasion for your own composition. In other words, you should not see Dr. Iddings or your classmates as the primary audience, but you should think about the appropriate audience for your essay based on the research and analysis you conduct. Within the essay, it should be clear why you are composing the essay for your audience and for what occasion. In other words, you should answer the question: why is THIS essay needed NOW? Conferences Please remember that all students have the option to conference with me via my office hours Zoom link. Please make an appointment during my office hours or negotiate another time that fits both of our schedules. Requirements Typed, Times New Roman or Cambria font, 12 point font, Double-spaced, 1” margins Utilize at least three, non-textbook, scholarly sources, and optionally the relevant textbook chapter APA Formatted Works Cited and In-text Citations 1250-1500 words in the body of the text, not including cover sheet, references, etc. Must include properly formatted cover sheet (see Canvas files for example) Each draft submitted to Canvas by the due date/time *This essay counts for 20% of your final grade. Essay Timeline 22 February              Essay Assigned 14 May                      Submit Essay for Peer Review 17 May                      Peer Reviews Due (Two Reviews Required) 19 May                      Final Draft of Essay and Reflection Due on Canvas Important Note Please note that since this essay is at the very end of the semester, I will not allow revisions after the due date. You should make sure that you are comfortable with the essay’s quality before you submit. I suggest utilizing the Writing Center for extra help on this essay.