Topic Paper Instructions
Choose a topic that is of personal interest and is relevant to adolescent development (suggested topics provided below). Write an informative paper that explores that topic and incorporates research to support your information. You must have at least 5 scholarly sources which include: books, a minimum of 3 journal articles, and a maximum of 2 internet sites. Your paper must have 3–5 pages of content not including the title page, abstract, and reference page.
　
Write in current APA format, double-spaced with 1-inch margins, and Times New Roman 12-point font. Include a page header with page numbers.
　
Your organization of this paper must be as follows:
Title Page1 page
Abstract120–150 words (1 page)
Introduction1–2 paragraphs
Summary3–4 pages
Origin of Issue
Statistics and Facts
Possible Solutions
Christian Worldview of Issue
Conclusion2–4 paragraphs
Reference Page 1 page
This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 7.
　
Suggested Topics
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Abortion
Peer pressure
Juvenile delinquency
Suicide
Underage drinking
ADHD
STDs
Bulimia
Blended families
Emotional development
Sexual abuse
Self-esteem
Gender differences
Personality traits
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Violence in schools
Cliques
Test anxiety
Grief
Self mutilation
Learning disabilities
Obesity
Body image
Smoking
Parental styles
Emotional intelligence
Social development
School failure
Friendships
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Substance abuse
Alcohol abuse
Aggression
Drunk Driving
Gangs
Anorexia Nervosa
Divorce
Physical development
Moral development
Ethnicity
Homosexuality
Dating
Violence in media
Shyness
Topic Paper Grading Rubric
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Criteria
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Points Possible
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Points Earned
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Title Page
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0 to 10 points
Title page is formatted correctly according to current APA format:
Running head "label" included.
Page number included.
Running head in all capital letters.
Title centered and correctly capitalized.
Author’s name presented correctly.
Institution affiliation presented correctly.
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Abstract
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0 to 10 points
Abstract is formatted correctly according to current APA format:
Abstract page is located in the correct place in the paper.
Abstract is 250 words or less.
Heading and justification of text adhere to current APA format.
Abstract provides a brief, but comprehensive, summary of the entire paper.
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Content
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0 to 50 points
Paper includes an appropriate and well thought out introduction and conclusion.
Author makes meaningful and appropriate use of source material.
Paper provides a comprehensive and coherent summary of the research on the chosen topic.
All sources of information described in the body of the paper MUST be cited correctly in current APA format, and the sources listed on the references page must match the sources cited in the body of the paper.
Body of the paper is 3–5 pages of text. (This does not include the title, abstract or references pages).
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Current APA Format
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0 to 15 points
Assignment uses both the scholarly writing style and the formatting guidelines specified by current APA format.
Paper is typed and double-spaced using 1" margins.
Paper uses Times New Roman 12-point font.
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Writing Style
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0 to 20 points
Assignment utilizes appropriate grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Sentences are clear and well-written.
Content is well-organized.
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References Page
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0 to 15 points
References are formatted correctly in current APA format.
Sources on references page match sources cited in paper.
At least 5 references are listed (at least 3 scholarly journal articles and no more than 2 internet sites).
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Total
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Instructor’s Comments:
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