Research Paper Outline

In Module 3, you are asked to submit a research paper outline. This outline will include a title page, body outline, and reference page in APA formatting. Please see the outline sample below to guide you in your research paper development. There will need to be at least four empirical peer-reviewed references present on the reference page. The guide below helps to format both the outline and then the paper.

Note: It is understood that the order of the paper and references may change as you continue to do research. This assignment guides in preparing for the paper and understanding APA formatting.

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TITLE OF PAPER

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Running head: TITLE OF PAPER

Title of Paper

Author Name

Institution

Title of the Paper

Inclue a brief paragraph of introduction for your topic. Discuss some general aspects or insights about the topic. When writing a formal paper, it is important to develop paragrpahs with at least four sentences in order to fully discuss the main idea. As well, it is important to discuss research from a formal perspectice. This means the first and second person should not be used.

Level One Heading

This heading would be a main topic that is discussed in the paper.

Level Two Heading

Potentially include a reference and one sentence that speaks to the sub-topic.

Level Two Heading

Potentially include a reference and one sentence that speaks to the sub-topic.

Level Two Heading

Potentially include a reference and one sentence that speaks to the sub-topic.

Level Two Heading

This heading would be a second main topic that is discussed in the paper.

Level Two Heading

Potentially include a reference and one sentence that speaks to the sub-topic.

Level Two Heading

Potentially include a reference and one sentence that speaks to the sub-topic.

Biblical Integration

List some passage references that might be connected to yoru research topic.

Conclusion

You do not need a conclusion for the outline, but you will need one for the paper.

References

Ainsworth, M. S., Blehar, M. C., Waters, E., & Wall, S. (1978). Patterns of attachment: A psychological study of the Strange Situation. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.

Bargh, J. A., Chen, M., & Burrows, L. (1996). Automaticity of social behavior: Direct effects of trait construct and stereotype activation on action. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 71(2), 230.

Cassidy, J., Marvin, R. S., Speltz, M. L., DeKlyen, M., & Greenberg, M. T. (1999). Preschool attachment assessment system. Development and Psychopathology, 11, 269-285.

Crone, T. S. (2015). The influence of affective priming on one's perceived relationship to God. Journal of Psychology & Theology, 43(3), 204-211.

Feeney, B. C., & Collins, N. L. (2001). Predictors of caregiving in adult intimate relationships: an attachment theoretical perspective. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 80(6), 972.

Granqvist, P. & Kirkpatrick, L. A. (2008). Attachment and religious representations and behavior. In J. Cassidy & P. R. Shaver (Eds.), Handbook of attachment: Theory, research, and clinical application (2nd ed.). (pp. 102-127). New York, NY: Guilford.

Main, M., & Weston, D. R. (1981). The quality of the toddler's relationship to mother and to father: Related to conflict behavior and the readiness to establish new relationships. Child Development, 52(3), 932.

Mikulincer, M., & Shaver, P. R. (2007b). Attachment in adulthood: Structure, dynamics, and change. New York, NY: Guilford.