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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 be a minimum of 5 pages (minimum 2500 words not including title page or reference pages).

· 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 sub-headers using the following outline:

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

· Three evidence-based interventions

· Explain current trends and future research mentioned in the research reviewed.

Biblical Worldview (approximately 1/2 page)

Explain how the Bible addressed disorders/disabilities. Use scripture in context and thoroughly explain application of the scripture.

Conclusion (approximately 1/2 page)

Reference Page

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

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