Description
For this Research Paper: Outline Assignment, you will complete an Outline of your research
paper in current APA format related to the focus of the course and course material. The
Research Paper: Outline Assignment must be a minimum of 1 page in length (not including
Title Page and References page) and follow current APA guidelines, with at least 5 references
from current sources (half must come from research/journal articles).
Now that you have chosen 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-
select the information that pertains to each of these headings. Follow this format to create your
Research Paper: Outline Assignment.
Research Paper: Outline Assignment
Outline – You will submit an outline for the Research Paper following the elements
expressed in the general instructions section, and including the following:
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.
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- include ideas for future research in the last paragraph of this section.
Be sure to review the Research Paper: Outline Grading Rubric before beginning this
Research Paper: Outline Assignment.
