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LITERATURE REVIEW PAPER: PART 4 - FINAL PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW For this assignment, you will write a comprehensive Literature Review Paper that uses empirical research to summarize and synthesize the existing body of scientific knowledge on the topic that you have been developing throughout the term

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LITERATURE REVIEW PAPER: PART 4 - FINAL PAPER

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

OVERVIEW

For this assignment, you will write a comprehensive Literature Review Paper that uses empirical research to summarize and synthesize the existing body of scientific knowledge on the topic that you have been developing throughout the term.

At this point in the process, you have selected a topic, read and evaluated the available research on the topic, formulated a working thesis, and written an outline of your paper that presents the main and supporting elements of your argument. Now, you will use the outline that you wrote (incorporating the grading feedback from your instructor) to write your final paper.

INSTRUCTIONS

Using the corrective feedback that you have received on assignments throughout the term:

e Include an APA-formatted title page that provides a descriptive title for your paper.

e Include 5-7 pages of expository content that comprises the following elements:

 

o Inthe Introduction of your paper: 1) State the purpose of your paper. 2) Briefly summarize the major points you plan to cover in your paper. 3) Explain why your topic is interesting or useful to the target audience (i.e., other experts in the field) who likely would be reading it. 4) Present your thesis statement.

 

o Inthe Body of your paper, present the argument in support of your thesis statement.

= Your argument should have at least 3 main points, and each main point should have

 

at least 3 research articles/supporting facts to directly substantiate it.

= The supporting facts will be taken from the primary, peer-reviewed journal articles that you have read. For each supporting article that you cite, include specific details that explain how the study provides direct evidence of your thesis/main point(s).

- What was the research design?

- Who were the participants?

- What variables/outcomes were being measured and how were they being measured?

- What were the main findings and interpretations, and how do the findings and conclusions directly support your thesis/main point(s)?

= Be sure to synthesize the supporting facts and details into a coherent narrative. Use

transition statements and paragraphs to effectivelty move from one main idea to the next.

 

o Inthe Conclusion of your paper, 1) restate your thesis, 2) summarize your main points, and then 3) using relevant scriptural citations to support your rationale, discuss the following issues as they relate to the disease/disorder that is the focus of your paper:

 

« Discuss the relationship among the causes of the disease/disorder, original sin, and living in a fallen world.

= Discuss whether or not neuropsychological assessment is a Biblically-supported practice that Christian professionals can use to serve others.

= Discuss whether or not the typical methods used to treat the disease/disorder are consistent with a Christian worldview.

e Include an APA-formatted References section that provides the bibliographic information of

the (at least) 10-12 primary, peer-reviewed research articles that you used to build your paper’s rationale. Though not required, you also may utilize no more than 3 secondary sources (e.g., the Bible, the textbook, scholarly books, or other published literature review papers).

 

Formatting Specifications

 

e All assignment elements adhere to current APA “professional paper” formatting standards.

 

e In-text citations are provided and formatted according to current APA guidelines.

 

e All text is typed and double-spaced in a standard, university-approved font.

 

e All pages utilize 1-inch margins.

 

e Acurrent APA-formatted title page is provided.

 

e Acurrent APA-formatted References section with at least 10-12 primary, peer-reviewed sources is included.

 

e Individual references in the References section are formatted according to current APA guidelines.

 

e Sources in the References section match sources cited in the body of the paper.

 

Writing and Organization

 

e Write in third-person perspective only, and be sure to use past tense when describing completed research.

 

e Write in a scholarly writing style with a formal, graduate-level tone

 

e Beconcise, not wordy

 

e Organize your ideas logically

 

e Utilize appropriate grammar, diction and punctuation

 

e Seek feedback from other “editors.” Have someone else review your paper for clarity and coherence before submitting. Other people will be able to point out parts of your paper that are murky and may need revision.

 

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.