RESEARCHPROJECTSERIES:REASEARCHPAPERASSIGNMENTINSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
As part of t
RESEARCHPROJECTSERIES:REASEARCHPAPERASSIGNMENTINSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
As part of the Research Project Series, you will write a literature review research paper that
synthesizes the major points of your findings. Your paper must focus on your selected topic and
the field of mental health crisis intervention. Your paper must relate your research findings to the
content of this course, your academic research, your interview findings, cultural concerns, and
biblical perspectives on crisis counseling.
INSTRUCTIONS
The body of your paper (not counting the cover page, abstract, or reference pages) must
be between 12-15 pages. Any submissions less than 12 pages will be prorated and heavily
penalized. There is no need to go over to impress as succinct writing is highly valued in
crisis work.
Current APA or Turabian formatting is required. Focus on the cover page, headers, Level
1 and Level 2 headings, citations, references in particular.
Your paper must contain a formal introduction and a formal conclusion. Conclusions in
literature review papers must contain a paragraph related to “ideas for future research”.
You just read the literature so you are in a positive to advise what seems to be missing.
This tells future researchers what to focus on.
Spiritual application is required in the paper including specific Bible verses/passages.
You must incorporate some key points from your interview in this paper. This is where
you share your interview findings. There is no need for a specific section but rather
weave in the interview data like you do other academic sources.
Avoid personal experience or personal opinions in these papers. This is a literature
review paper so only academic sources are utilized.
At least 15 scholarly sources must be used to support your findings and research. At least
10 of your sources must be published within the last 5 years. It is fine to use an older
study only if it is considered a “classic study” in the field.
Be sure to review the rubric for additional requirements before submitting your paper and
use the rubric as a checklist to ensure that no requirements are missed.
Proofread your paper carefully before submission. Consider this a major assignment and
submit your best work.
Here is a basic outline of the main sections that your paper must include:
1. An APA or Turabian cover page.
2. An Abstract. (An Abstract and Introduction are often confused but they are different in
both formatting and content. Be sure you know the difference.)
3. Body of the report which includes all of the areas listed below:
a. Introduction –in APA or Turabian Form. Use this section to orient your reader
and grab their interest. Why does this topic matter? What interesting background
information can you share?
b. Mental health symptoms / relationship dynamics common in your population-of-
interest – How can new interventionists identify this population? What type of
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mental health issues typically arise? What type of relationship issues typically
occur?
c. Best practices in crisis intervention (how can we best help them?). NOTE: avoid
any discussion of long-term counseling or psychotherapy. This is a crisis course
so be sure you know the difference.
d. Spiritual applications/interventions (What does Scripture say about your topic
area that is relevant?)
e. Cultural considerations – What cultural concerns/considerations must we attend to
when working with this population?
f. Conclusion – Wrap up your paper discussing key themes and findings that you
uncovered. Note: The conclusion of literature review papers must include at least
a paragraph on “ideas for future research.” You just read the literature on your
topic area so you are conversant in the research. What seems to be missing? What
should future researchers focus on?
4. Reference page (APA or Turabian format required).
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. DO NOT USE AI OR CHAT GPT