Psychology Research paper

HSCO 509

Abstract and outline Instructions

The assignment is to submit the following:

1. Submit a rough draft of an abstract for the final paper.

An abstract is a 1-paragraph summary of the paper that includes 150– 250 words. Do not indent the first sentence of an abstract. Do not include citations in abstracts. Double-space and the word “Abstract” should be centered at the top of the page. The abstract may and likely will change when you write the final paper.

2. Submit a tentative outline for your paper beneath the abstract.

Submit the abstract and the outline as one paper by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Week/Module 2.

Final Paper Instructions

In the final module/week of this course, a final paper is required. The research topic was submitted in Module/Week 2.

Discuss the relevance of the selected topic to an understanding of multiculturalism or the application of the topic in multicultural counseling.

Crisis Counseling	Social Justice and Counseling	Sexism	Multicultural Spirituality
Multicultural Therapeutic Techniques	Counseling Interracial Couples and Families	Blended Family Counseling	Counseling Clients with Disabilities
Gender Identity/Sexuality	Narrative Therapy	Immigration & Acculturation	Family Dynamics
Ethical Issues in Multicultural Counseling	Addictions Counseling	Grief Counseling	Counseling Children

The final paper must be 10–12 pages (not including the title page, abstract page, or reference pages).

The paper must include a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed and academic journal resources. Academic journals can be easily accessed through Liberty University’s online library. A librarian is available to assist online students. The articles should be dated within the past 5years.

Remember that information from generic websites (e.g., Wikipedia, About.com) will not count towards the minimum of 10 sources required in the paper. Rely on peer-reviewed resources easily accessed through Liberty University’s online library.

Do not include pictures, charts, or graphs in the final paper.

Most of the paper was completed over the term. You should have a title page and abstract from previous modules/weeks. The annotated bibliography should not be pasted in the paper. However, the annotated bibliography should offer the information and sources that you may use in the paper.

The required components that must be included in the paper:

· Title page

· Abstract page

· Body of 10–12 pages

· Reference page

The paper must follow current APA format guidelines.

This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 8.