Research Paper Assignment Instructions
Overview
For this assignment you will use empirical research to evaluate and explore an area of
interest as it relates to the integration of Psychology and Christianity. Throughout this
course, you have learned the importance of integration, and you began to explore your
topic within this context (via the annotated bibliography assignment). For this paper you
will synthesize all you have learned to demonstrate your mastery of integration concepts
and demonstrate an ability to identify and apply these concepts in a practical way.
Instructions: Content
Use the topic you used for the annotated bibliography assignment.
Include at least 12 sources in total (including the 10 from the annotated
bibliography).
For the introduction, set up the importance of this particular topic, situating it
briefly in context. At the end of the introduction include a thesis statement that
guides the synthesis of research that will follow.
For the body, be sure to include an overview of the how this topic intersects with
the integration of Psychology and Christianity, empirical details of this topic,
themes, etc. You will then synthesize the findings into a coherent narrative.
For the conclusion, summarize your analysis and note the practical
implications/applications. Note areas of further exploration that will be important
to study in the future.
Avoid first and second person pronouns and be sure to use past tense when
describing completed research.
Instructions: Formatting
Include the following, formatted according to current APA guidelines (professional
style):
o Title Page
o Abstract
o 8 pages of content
o Reference Page
Check your work carefully for correct formatting of headings, citations, etc. as
outlined in the current APA manual.
Check your work and edit for clarity and a coherent flow of ideas. It is often
helpful to read your work aloud.
