I chose The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health Introduction...

I chose The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

Introduction For this discussion, you will interview an expert on the topic you are researching. This is a form of action research that will provide you with qualitative information to help you ground yourself in the research topic. This is a fantastic way for you to ask specific questions you have about your topic since you can ask targeted questions that you may not readily see answers for in the literature. If you are confused by a premise in the research you have conducted, you are able to ask your expert for clarification and follow-up. Interviews move beyond the text and allow for a form of action in your research. Your expert will typically not be a friend or relative providing anecdotal experiences as tied to your topic. Rather, an expert will be someone who is employed in the field you are researching. Experts include a number of professionals: lawyers, business professionals, published authors, medical professionals, or scholars in the field. As you ask your questions, you will most certainly become more grounded in the topic you are exploring. Part 1: Initial Post Research/Interview Conduct a brief interview with an expert on your topic. Use the following guide to help

Think

Consider what you learned from the interview and what perspectives were brought to light as part of your interview.

• Did you learn something new?
• Do you feel this helps to clarify or add to your thesis?

Write

In your discussion post, order your interview as follow:

• Name of expert
• Title of expert
• Name of organization
• Summary of interview