PSYC 345
Research Paper: Final Submission Assignment Instructions
Overview
Now that you have thoroughly investigated and gathered research on your topic through the previous two assignments, you are ready to write a research paper on the disorder/disability. This culminating assignment will provide a research foundation for your work in the field as a professional. Completion of this assignment will improve research and communication skills while increasing your knowledge of a specific disorder/disability.
Instructions
Create a formal, current APA formatted paper using the following specifications and outline.
Body of the paper should follow the outline provided below and be a minimum of 5 pages (minimum 2500 words not including title page or reference pages).
APA Headers and levels should be used to identify each section and subsection.
Current APA style is required.
Minimum of 10 scholarly peer reviewed journal articles, published within the past 5 years, as well as the textbook, and the Bible, must be included in both in-text citations and the reference page.
Websites are not acceptable scholarly sources.
Do not include direct quotes. Instead, paraphrase information from the scholarly sources (using in-text citations) in order to demonstrate your mastery of each concept.
Do not use first person. Write in a formal college-level essay style.
Each section should have current APA formatted headers/levels using the following outline:
Required Outline
Title Page
Overview of the Disability/Disorder (approximately 2-3 pages)
Thoroughly summarize the selected disorder/disability and then address:
Risk and protective factors
Etiology
Prevalence
Characteristics
Prognosis
Primary Concerns and Intervention Approaches (approximately 2-3 pages)
Three primary concerns for an individual with this diagnosis
Three evidence-based interventions for an individual with this diagnosis
Explain current trends and future research mentioned in the research reviewed.
Biblical Worldview (approximately 1/2 page)
Explain how the Bible addressed disorders/disabilities overall. Use scripture in context and thoroughly explain application of the scripture.
Conclusion (approximately 1/2 page)
Reference Page
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.