Psyc 621

PSYC 621

Research Paper: Final Submission Assignment Instructions

Overview

Organizing and integrating information from multiple sources is an important part of developing a strong research paper. As graduate students, it is important to be able to develop this process for writing and developing a research paper. This assignment will provide you the opportunity to write a research paper related to the topic of attachment.

Instructions

This research paper will discuss and evaluate the current research in the field of attachment. As a formal research paper, it should be completely focused on the empirical evidence pertaining to the topic.

The paper must include the following:

· 10-12 pages of content (not including the title page, abstract, and references pages)

· Title, abstract and references pages

· Current APA style formatting

· Introduction, body and conclusion

· At least 12 peer-reviewed journal articles

· Refrain from using a textbook, website, or popular press as a source

· Scriptural citations in the conclusion of your paper

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

PSYC 621

Research Paper: Final Submission Template

Title Page 1 page

Abstract 120–150 words

Introduction 1–2 paragraphs

Thesis statement: one sentence that states the focus of your paper

1. Key Points (include 3–5 main points)

0. Point 1

0. Point 2

0. Point 3

0. Point 4

0. Point 5

Body of Paper 8–10 pages

Topic sentence and supporting research for each of your key points. Use the same order as in the introduction.

1. Research Concept/Finding

0. Supporting evidence

0. Connect to next concept/finding

1. Research Concept/Finding

1. Supporting evidence

1. Connect to next concept/finding

1. Research Concept/Finding

2. Supporting evidence

2. Connect to next concept/finding

Conclusion 1–2 pages

Restate your thesis and summarize your main points. Then, discuss the connection between attachment in childhood and spiritual development. What is the influence of attachment on subsequent spiritual development? Scriptural citations are required here.

References At least 12 peer-reviewed journal articles