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1. Abstract (5 points)

An abstract should summarize your study (100-150 words)

2. Introduction (5 points)

a. Sell the research. Why is it important? Why did you pick up this topic?

b. What is your Research Question? What are you trying to find out?

c. What is the purpose of the research?

3. Literature review (35 points)

a. What do we know about this topic already?

b. How have others studied this topic? What have others learned about this topic? What are their findings? Make sure you cover both sides of the story, for example, work that finds no relationship as well as work that does.

4. Theoretical Arguments (35 points)

a. What are the pertinent theories of the phenomenon/association you study? How do you explain the relationship/association you study?

b. Statement of Hypothesis

5. Conclusion (10 points)

a. Again aim of the research, why is this research important?

b. Expected results

c. Strengths and weaknesses/limitations

d. Avenues for future research/policy makers

6. References, Page limit (8 pages double space, excluding reference and title page), APA style, grammar and punctuation, a title page, flow of the paper (10 points)

The most important parts of your paper will be literature review and theoretical explanations. I am not setting a minimum number of resources to write your literature review, but note that the more you review, the broader you will cover. If you are talking about religion & mental health link for example, do not just focus on positive findings. Some studies also found negative effects of religiosity; some others found no significant relations at all. So, look at the topic critically and mention these findings. Make sure you check the reference list of the article/book you reviewed. That will lead you more resources (Topics will give you an idea what they are about).

In theoretical arguments section, explain why and how this relationship persists. Social investigators who find a positive link between religion & mental health attribute it to “Social Network” theory (This is just one of them, there are lots of others such as Social Identity Theory, Divine Command Theory, etc.). The more individuals participate to religious services, the more social interaction they have (which increases the likelihood of their coping in times of difficulties/hardships). There are hundreds of theories explaining social phenomena. You don’t have to find and name a theory for the relationship you write about. But make sure you explain why/how there is a positive/negative relationship you hypothesize (In fact, theories are explanations).