Pajie Anne Padiernos Northern Marianas College My Informal Proposal

My Research Proposal Introduction Literature Review Research questions Research Methodology References Tentative Schedule

Introduction Topic Question: What is the birth rate of teenage pregnancy in the CNMI? Who will it benefit: Students of the CNMI (ages 13-19); Concerned parents of the CNMI Who will use the information: Parents of the CNMI, PSS, School of Education Who will participate: School of Education, parents of the CNMI

Literature Review Introduction: An introduction to teenage pregnancy and how the CNMI offers many programs to support our teen individuals. General thesis statement: Unplanned pregnancies have led our youth in different types of situations where it all leads them to suffering financially and mentally challenged. Why is this important or interesting? The CNMI has one of the highest percentage birth rates of teen pregnancies than the national sitting data according to Project coordinator Irene Barrineau. In such a small island, our youth makes these questionable decisions. This then affects our economy through poverty and the increase of high prices and demands.  

Detailed thesis statement: The review of literature will discuss the various programs and support groups CNMI offers for teen parents who are having financial struggles. The review will also discuss how the CNMI builds a pregnancy prevention for specifically students that are still in school. Conclusion This essay summarizes the literature reviewed for the student researcher’s investigation on Teenage pregnancy in the CNMI. Environmental, Economic and Cultural perspectives regarding the proposed buildup and current agreement were highlighted

Research Questions What is the average age of teenage parents in the CNMI? Research the percentages of teenage parents from online resources and the local libraries. Gather information and statistics from the health programs that Saipan offers. Collect more data and information in the 3 high schools we have.

What percentage of the young mothers and fathers actively raise their children? How financially responsible are they? Research on ages that fathers and mothers actively raise their children in EBSCO (Saipan based) Gather facts of families whom claims Medicaid insurance and food stamps. Know the causes of financially unstable Analyze data of young women and men who are currently living in the same house

Do teenage parents support their child or depend on family or the government to do it? Interview teen parents from the CNMI if they depend on family or the programs that the local government offers. Gather statistics or data from the government aids in the CNMI. Make call on who are in charge for government aid programs and data from ages 15-19 in the CNMI.

Methodology Developing my survey: Surfing information in the web about teenage birth rates here in the Saipan. Going to the library to get resources Gathered some example templates on how to do make your survey questions. Making sure questions are reasonable and will help me with your collecting data.

Creating my survey: Used survey monkey. Can use other types of survey websites. Used my final information questions Used my possible final answers Reviewed my final questions Submit and gave out to public (peers)

Giving out survey: Sent my final survey link to peers. Collected data after 14 responses. Creating my final gathering analysis Creating a process essay on how I developed, created and gave out my survey.

References Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Health Maternal and Child Health 2010 Needs Assessment (D. Public health, Trans.). (n.d.). Retrieved March 13, 2018, from http://www.healthycommunitieshealthyfuture.org/images/municipalities/911/3117.pdf Ph.D. Langham - https://www.livestrong.com/article/146681-what-are-the-causes-of-teenage-pregnancy : C. Bagnol, R. (2015, Jan 29). Kagman Community Health Center: Providing quality primary health care. Marianas Variety (Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands). Retrieved from http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/1532DAB2059EE760?p=AWN : Z. (n.d.). Surveys 101: A Simple Guide to Asking Effective Questions. Retrieved April 06, 2018, from https://zapier.com/learn/forms-surveys/writing-effective-survey/ Kosicki, G. M. (2004). Internet surveys. In J. G. Geer (Ed.), Public opinion and polling around the world: a historical encyclopedia. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO. Retrieved from https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/abcopinion/internet_surveys/0?institutionId=9301

Tentative Schedule April 23-29 April 30-May 6 Putting report together: Introduction/background/Literature Review/Methodology/analysis/findings/discussion April 30-May 6 Final Research Report Grade submitted/ Preparing for final eportfolio/ submitting in Weebly May 7- May 13 Final Exam/ Submission of reports, presentations and reflection on Weebly