I have already picked my topic and most of my references to use. Here are the instructions for the final paper. The topic that I will discuss in my final paper is underage drinking in adolescents. I have attached my prep document with 6 sources. Please tell me that you can help with this
Here is my thesis statement:
Adolescent drinking is a problem everywhere and the parenting processes that one chooses to use, can affect the children in a positive or negative way. “Underage drinking has become one of the most serious public health issues for young people; creating negative health, social and economic consequences for adolescents, their families, communities, and the Nation as a whole" (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2012). If parents are involved and monitoring their children, educating their children, and having effective communication on how to keep safe when they find themselves around alcohol, then it would greatly reduce the use of adolescent alcohol abuse.
Examine the principles of critical thought in relation to the chosen societal concern, and consider the importance of ethics, moral reasoning, a research-based process to search for truth, and the advantages of information technology in gathering data.
Your Final Research Paper should:
1. Include a literature review of three scholarly sources based on the selected contemporary issue. Analyze the validity of the author- arguments and/or biases.
2. Explain how academic knowledge impacts the social elements and institutions of both local and global communities.
3. Assess how the principles of active citizenship could impact the contemporary issue during the next five to ten years.
4. Include at least one reference to a multimedia component (i.e., podcast, interactive website, blog, or video) and evaluate the relevance of this piece in relationship to academic knowledge and the selected issue.
The paper must be 12 to 14 pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least 12 scholarly sources, six of which can be found in the Ashford Online Library. Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.