Project Description

Client Instructions: Original Research Article

Title:
The Influence of Social Media Usage on Time Management and Academic Productivity Among College Students

Task Type:
Original Research Article

Word Count:
1000 – 1500 words

Deadline:
12th July 2025

Task Description:

Write an original research-style article exploring how social media usage impacts time management and academic productivity among college students. You are to present this as a quantitative research study, using hypothetical or simulated data if necessary. The article should follow the standard IMRaD format and reflect academic writing conventions.

Structure Guidelines (IMRaD Format):

1. Abstract

   • 150–250 words

   • Summarize the background, purpose, methodology, key findings, and conclusion.

2. Introduction

   • Introduce the topic of social media and its growing presence in student life.

   • Discuss its potential impact on time management and academic productivity.

   • State the research objective and hypothesis.

3. Methodology

   • Describe the study design (e.g., cross-sectional survey or experiment).

   • Detail participant demographics, sampling method, tools used (e.g., time tracking apps, self-reported surveys), and data analysis plan.

4. Results

   • Present findings using tables, graphs, or descriptive statistics (can use hypothetical data).

   • Focus on trends between social media usage (time spent, platforms used) and student outcomes (study hours, GPA, task completion rates).

5. Discussion

   • Interpret results, compare with existing studies, and discuss implications.

   • Mention limitations of the study and suggest directions for future research.

6. Conclusion

   • Provide a concise summary of the main findings and their academic relevance.

7. References

   • Use APA 7th edition format.

   • Include at least 5 credible academic sources (journals, scholarly articles, etc.).