Discussion Assignment Research Paper
Discussion Assignment Research Paper
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Research Paper Instructions
This document is intended to help guide you to successful completion of the Research Paper for this course. You will complete a 15–20 page (not including title page, abstract page, and references) Research Paper on 1 addictive substance or addictive behavior related to biological aspects of addiction. Higher grades will be awarded to papers that demonstrate personal mastery of course content and congruence with the assignment description in this guide. A minimum of 15 sources published within the last 5 years must be included. Conformity to current APA style is required for this manuscript. Although you have some degree of choice of topic, the organization of the paper needs to follow the Research Paper Guide. Discussion Assignment Research Paper
Once you have developed a proper introduction for your paper, there will be 3 primary sections/key points for you to address. Each section/point has subpoints that must also be addressed.
- Description of Substance/Behavior: In this section, describe the biological aspects of the addictive substance or behavior. Your discussion must explain the addictive properties and include the primary effects on the brain and other organ systems in the body.
- Clinical Issues: Discuss clinical considerations of the addictive substance or behavior. Include the implications the biological aspects of substance/behavior have for the counseling process. Describe medical treatments (existing or developing) based on biological aspects of substance/behavior and future directions of treatment. Include a brief discussion of ethical issues the biological aspects of the substance/behavior have for counseling.
- Christian Worldview Implications: The third main section of your paper must discuss biological aspects of the addictive substance/behavior from a biblically informed Christian worldview. Include areas of freedom and caution for Christian counselors based on the biological aspects of the addictive substance/behavior.
Since this is a formal research paper, an introduction and conclusion are required.
Remember, this is a guide and not an outline for your paper. You will do well to effectively use proper current APA headings and subheadings to help organize and present your paper. The current APA publication manual has helped make the use of headings and subheadings much easier than in previous editions. The main sections above would make very suitable headings for your paper.
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Research Paper Instructions
This document is intended to help guide you to successful completion of the Research Paper for this course. You will complete a 15–20 page (not including title page, abstract page, and references) Research Paper on 1 addictive substance or addictive behavior related to biological aspects of addiction. Higher grades will be awarded to papers that demonstrate personal mastery of course content and congruence with the assignment description in this guide. A minimum of 15 sources published within the last 5 years must be included. Conformity to current APA style is required for this manuscript. Although you have some degree of choice of topic, the organization of the paper needs to follow the Research Paper Guide. Discussion Assignment Research Paper
Once you have developed a proper introduction for your paper, there will be 3 primary sections/key points for you to address. Each section/point has subpoints that must also be addressed.
1. Description of Substance/Behavior: In this section, describe the biological aspects of the addictive substance or behavior. Your discussion must explain the addictive properties and include the primary effects on the brain and other organ systems in the body.
2. Clinical Issues: Discuss clinical considerations of the addictive substance or behavior. Include the implications the biological aspects of substance/behavior have for the counseling process. Describe medical treatments (existing or developing) based on biological aspects of substance/behavior and future directions of treatment. Include a brief discussion of ethical issues the biological aspects of the substance/behavior have for counseling.
3. Christian Worldview Implications: The third main section of your paper must discuss biological aspects of the addictive substance/behavior from a biblically informed Christian worldview. Include areas of freedom and caution for Christian counselors based on the biological aspects of the addictive substance/behavior.
Since this is a formal research paper, an introduction and conclusion are required.
Remember, this is a guide and not an outline for your paper. You will do well to effectively use proper current APA headings and subheadings to help organize and present your paper. The current APA publication manual has helped make the use of headings and subheadings much easier than in previous editions. The main sections above would make very suitable headings for your paper. Discussion Assignment Research Paper
Your Research Paper must be submitted through SafeAssign . Your originality score must be 15% or less, excluding references.
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Research Paper Rubric 175 POINTS TOTAL
Criteria Levels of Achievement Content 123 Advanced Proficient Developing Not present Analyzes the project material and provides a sound rationale 28 – 41 points There is a clear, logical flow and rationale to answers. Important themes from the scholarly sources exploration are well identified. Major points are stated clearly and supported.
14 – 27 points The flow and rationale to answers is either unclear or illogical. Important themes from the scholarly sources exploration are not clearly identified. Major points are unclearly stated or supported.
1 – 13 points The flow and rationale to answers is unclear and illogical. Important themes from the scholarly sources exploration are missing. Major points are not stated and not supported.
0 points Not discussed.
Exploration of important themes 28 – 41 points Answers reflect thoughtful analysis and exploration of the important themes identified through the scholarly sources. The addictive substance or behavior being explored is clearly identified and thoroughly discussed.
14 – 27 points Answers reflect surface analysis and exploration of the important themes and do not include all of the themes identified through the scholarly sources. The addictive substance or behavior being explored is marginally identified and marginally discussed.
1 – 13 points Answers do not reflect analysis and exploration of the important themes. The themes identified are not a result of research into scholarly. The addictive substance or behavior being explored is minimally or not clearly identified and minimally or not thoroughly discussed.
0 points These areas are not included in the paper.
Key Points Addressed 28 – 41 points Clear and thorough discussion of key points and subpoints for the addictive substance or behavior being researched I is included. Content is relevant in regards to—and sufficiently fulfills—assignment requirements. Research from scholarly sources/Internet/media sources is not included.
Key Points and Subpoints
1. Description of Substance/Behavior
a. biological aspects are described
b. addictive properties are explained
c. includes effects on brain/other organ systems
2. Clinical Issues
a. discusses clinical considerations of addictive substance/behavior
b. describes implications of biological aspects of substance/behavior for counseling
c. medical treatments (existing or developing) based on biological aspects of substance/behavior are mentioned
d. future directions are given
e. ethical issues are discussed
3. Christian Worldview Implications
a. discusses biological aspects of addictive substance/behavior from a biblically informed Christian worldview
b. discusses areas of freedom and caution for Christian counselors based on biological aspects of substance/behavior
14 – 27 points For the researched addictive substance or behavior, the three required key points and subpoints are discussed but not clearly nor thoroughly. Content is partially relevant in regards to—and partially fulfills—assignment requirements. More support from the professional literature is needed.
1 – 13 points For the researched addictive substance or behavior, the content for the three required key points and subpoints is minimally relevant or irrelevant in regards to—and minimally or does not fulfill—assignment requirements. Each subpoint is not discussed. Research from scholarly sources/Internet/media sources is not included.
0 points Key points and subpoints were not discussed.
Structure 52 Advanced Proficient Developing Not present Mechanics 13 – 18 points No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly and consistently. Writing is precise. Word choice is appropriate.
7 – 12 points Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly. Writing style is sufficient. Word choice is adequate.
1 – 6 points Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used inconsistently. Writing style is understandable but could be improved. Word choice is generally good.
0 points Numerous spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are misused. Writing style is difficult to understand. Word choice is poor.
APA Format Elements 11 – 17 points Citations and format are in current APA style. Cover page, Abstract, Citations, Running head, and References are correctly formatted. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font.
6 – 10 points Citations and format are in current APA style with few errors. Cover page, Citations, Running head, and References are present with few errors. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font.
1 – 5 points Citations and format are in current APA style though several errors are present. Cover page, Citations, Running head, and References are included though several errors are present. Paper is double-spaced, but margins or fonts are incorrect.
0 points Citations are not formatted correctly. Cover page, Running head, and References are not included or not formatted correctly. Paper is not double-spaced, margins are incorrect, or font is incorrect.
Research Elements 11 – 17 points Major points are supported by at least 15 scholarly sources from the last 5 years. Body of research paper is 15-20 pages in length.
6 – 10 points Academic primary research materials are used and include academic journal articles and books (10-15 sources). A complete and accurate Reference page is provided.
1- 5 points Academic sources are used though popular sources are also incorporated (9 or fewer sources). Arguments incorporate academic support from the professional literature but often include personal opinion without appropriate support. Sources are, at times, not used appropriately. An incomplete or inaccurate Reference page is provided.
0 points Appropriate sources are not used or sources are lacking entirely. Arguments are not supported with research. Reference page is incomplete or missing.
Total 175/175 Advanced 119-175 Proficient 61-116 Developing 1-115 Not present Professor Comments