Research Paper:
Final Assignment Instructions
Overview
For this Research Paper: Final 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 Research Paper: Annotated
Bibliography Assignment). For this Research Paper: Final Assignment 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
1.
Use
the topic you used for the Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography Assignment.
2.
Include
at least 12 sources in total (including the 10 from the Research Paper: Annotated
Bibliography Assignment).
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
Avoid
first and second person pronouns and be sure to use past tense when describing
completed research.
Formatting
1.
Include
the following, formatted according to current APA guidelines (professional
style):
· Title Page
· Abstract
· 8 pages of content
· Reference Page
2.
Check
your work carefully for correct formatting of headings, citations, etc. as
outlined in the current APA manual.
3.
Check
your work and edit for clarity and a coherent flow of ideas. It is often
helpful to read your work aloud.
4.
Proofread
carefully and correct all spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
Be sure to review the criteria on the Research
Paper: Final Grading Rubric before beginning this Research Paper: Final
Assignment.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality
via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Additional sources that can be used are the textbooks from
the course which are below or any peer reviewed articles.
Entwistle, D. N.
(2015). Integrative approaches to psychology and christianity, third edition:
An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of
integration. Wipf and Stock Publishers.
Johnson, E. (2010). Psychology and
Christianity: Five views (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
ISBN: 9780830828487
McMinn, M. R. (1996). Psychology, theology, and spirituality
in christian counseling. Tyndale House Publishers.
The 8 page minimum does not include the reference page, abstract, or title page.