Description
For this Research Paper: Final Submission Assignment, you will complete a minimum 10-
page paper in current APA format related to the focus of the course and course material. The
Research Paper: Final Submission Assignment must be a minimum of 10 pages in length (not
including Title Page, Abstract, and References page) and follow current APA guidelines, with at
least 10 references from current sources (half must come from research/journal articles).
Write a 10 pages of content regarding 1 relevant social issue/topic impacting today’s families
and their children/teens (e.g., cutting, bullying, drug/alcohol abuse, gang violence, sexuality,
technology, ADHD, autism, abuse, gender identity, etc.) and discuss the developmental,
spiritual, physical, emotional, and behavioral implications on the child or adolescent and the
influence on parenting.
The Research Paper: Final Submission Assignment must also include accurate biblical
integration, empirically based treatment strategies and a discussion on community resources to
aid in family development.
The Research Paper: Final Submission Assignment must close with an appropriate conclusion
summarizing the major observations from the research and suggestions for additional study of
the topic.
Title Page- use current APA format (including a Running head and page number)
Assignment Title
Course Name/Course Number
Include the Instructor’s Name
Your Name
Date
Abstract -use APA guidelines to create an Abstract (summary) for your research paper –
must be a minimum length of 150 words
Organization of Content include the following elements using the following
Subheadings:
Introduction – include sub-headings reflecting the various components
contributing to this section.
History of the Issue – include sub-headings (if needed) reflecting the various
components contributing to this section.
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Implications of Selected Issue – information on the developmental, spiritual,
physical, emotional, and behavioral implications on the child or adolescent and
the influence on parenting. Include sub-headings (if needed) reflecting the various
components contributing to this section.
Treatment Strategies – include sub-headings (if needed) reflecting the various
components contributing to this section.
Community Resources – include sub-headings (if needed) reflecting the various
components contributing to this section.
Conclusion- summarize the paper in 2-3 paragraphs- then include ideas for future
research in the last paragraph of this section.
Final Submission Assignment
Final submission – You will submit a well-constructed Research Paper: Final
Submission Assignment on the topic selected.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Be sure to review the Research Paper: Final Submission Grading Rubric before beginning
this Research Paper: Final Submission Assignment.
