Choosing a research topic
Developing a research question
Identifying credible sources for your research and creating a Works Cited in MLA format
Identifying three keys pieces of information that help answer your research question
Presenting your findings on the Portfolio worksheet below.
Portfolio Worksheet:
Research Topic:
Research Question:
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Three Key Pieces of Information:
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Presenting Findings:
Introduction:
Research Question:
Methodology:
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Conclusion:
Research Topic: The impact of social media on mental health in teenagers.
Research Question: How does excessive use of social media affect the mental health of teenagers?
Credible Sources (MLA format):
1. Anderson, M., & Jiang, J. (2018). Teens, social media, & technology 2018. Pew Research Center.
2. Primack, B. A., Shensa, A., Sidani, J. E., Whaite, E. O., Lin, L. Y., Rosen, D., ... & Miller, E. (2017). Social media use and perceived social isolation among young adults in the US. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 53(1), 1-8.
3. He, J. M., Han, Y., Wei, D., Liu, X. M., & Sui, N. (2017). Short-term effects of mobile phone and social media use on adolescent mood and well-being. Computers in Human Behavior, 69, 9-16.
Three Key Pieces of Information:
1. The Pew Research Center study found that 81% of teenagers in the United States use social media and that it has both positive and negative effects on their well-being.
2. The study by Primack et al. revealed a positive correlation between increased social media use and higher levels of perceived social isolation among young adults.
3. He et al. discovered that excessive mobile phone and social media use among adolescents leads to poorer mood and overall well-being.
Presenting Findings:
Introduction: This research aims to investigate the impact of social media on the mental health of teenagers.
Research Question: How does excessive use of social media affect the mental health of teenagers?
Methodology: A literature review was conducted to gather information from credible sources on the topic of social media's impact on mental health in teenagers.
Key Findings:
1. According to the Pew Research Center, the majority of teenagers in the United States use social media, and it has both positive and negative effects on their well-being.
2. The study by Primack et al. suggests that increased social media use is associated with higher levels of perceived social isolation among young adults.
3. He et al. found that excessive mobile phone and social media use among adolescents leads to poorer mood and overall well-being.
Conclusion: Excessive use of social media can have negative consequences for the mental health of teenagers, including increased social isolation and poorer mood. Further research and awareness are needed to develop strategies for promoting healthy social media use among teenagers.