PSYC 345
Research Paper: Title Page and Reference Page Instructions
Overview
Finding current, relevant scholarly research is an important step when researching a topic in depth. In your professional life, it will also be crucial to ensure clients receive the most current evidence-based information. For this assignment, you will use current APA style to create a title page and reference page.
Instructions
1. Select your topic: Select a disorder/disability from the textbook which interests you or with which you feel called to work.
2. Conduct your research: Using resources at the Jerry Falwell Online Library select at least 10 peer-reviewed/scholarly journal articles published within the most recent 5 years . (If you have trouble finding articles on your selected topic from the most recent 5 years, pick a different topic). Choose resources that address the following topics related to your chosen disability/disorder: etiology, prevalence, characteristics, prognosis, and interventions.
3. Create a title page. Please follow current APA guidelines for formatting your title page. If you have any questions about the proper use of current APA formatting, please contact the Writing Center.
4. Create a reference page. Your reference page must include the textbook, Bible, and a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles, published within the most recent 5 years. Please follow current APA guidelines for formatting your reference page. Do not use reference creator programs as they are often incorrect.
· Current APA style is required.
· All entries must be scholarly peer reviewed journal articles, published within the most recent 5 years.
· Websites and books are not acceptable sources.
If you need assistance finding scholarly journal articles, Please see the Research Paper: Title Page and Reference Page Resources Assignment page under the Research Paper: Title Page and Reference Page Resources for a link to Liberty’s online library. If you have any questions related to APA formatting please contact the Writing Center.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
