Research Paper: Outline Assignment Instructions
Overview
In this assignment, you will create an outline for your Research Paper: Final Draft Assignment. You will select an issue from the list provided to discuss in your paper. The subject of your paper will be an issue a couple might bring to a marriage coach. You will provide research on topics related to this issue. You will also provide a coaching connection that shows understanding of coaching practices. This paper will help you to use research to develop an understanding of issues that impact a couple in crisis. You will also demonstrate how to create effective goals for the couple by understanding the process of coaching couples by working together towards outcomes.
A Research Paper: Outline Template is provided to help you navigate through the formatting and layout of this assignment. This assignment guides in preparing for the paper and understanding current APA formatting.
Instructions
− Choose one subject from the list found below. The main idea of the paper will be an issue a couple would bring to marriage coaching.
− You will include at least two main topics in your paper. These are aspects of your subject.
− Each main topic will include 2-3 subtopics.
− Each subtopic should include one statement or sentence with a citation from your references.
− Do not include direct quotes in this assignment. Summarize or paraphrase from your research in support of your ideas, including current APA formatted citations where necessary.
− The Research Paper: Outline Assignment should not be written in paragraph form.
− The Research Paper: Outline Assignment will include a title page, body, and a reference page.
− There will need to be at least 6 empirical peer-reviewed references (published no earlier than 2005), in addition to the textbooks, and The Holy Bible. These will be listed in alphabetical order on the reference page.
− All work must be formatted in current APA style.
− The Research Paper: Outline Template helps to format both the Research Paper: Outline Assignment and the Research Paper: Final Draft Assignment. Feel free to use the Research Paper: Outline Template for both assignments.
This assignment is the first part of your Research Paper: Final Draft Assignment. It is understood that the order of your paper and references may change as you continue to do research.
Here is a list of issues that you will choose from for the subject of your paper:
∙ Caring for aging parents
∙ Career goals
∙ Communication breakdowns
∙ Financial struggles
∙ Money issues/problems
∙ Religious differences
∙ Parenting differences/struggles
∙ Previous marriages
∙ Stepchildren
Outline Template
Title
Author Name
Institute Affiliation
Course Name
Instructor Name
Due Date
Title
In this section of your paper introduce the subject of your paper, which is an issue a couple would bring to a marriage coach. Introduce your readers to the subject and the topics in a way that brings understanding of the direction you plan on taking your subject. This section should be at least 1 paragraph in length and does not need to be complete for the outline. Topic A [Level 1 heading]
In this section of the paper, you will connect your first main topic to the overall subject of your paper and include how each subtopic relates to the topic A. This section should be 1 paragraph in length and does not need to be completed for the Outline Assignment.
List first subtopic here [Level 2 heading]
1. Provide one sentence that clearly connects this section with topic A. Cite a source that supports this statement (Author, year).
List second subtopic here
1. Provide one sentence that clearly connects this section with topic A. Cite a source that supports this statement (Author, year).
List third subtopic here
1. Provide one sentence that clearly connects this section with topic A. Cite a source that supports this statement (Author, year).
Topic B [Level 1 heading]
In this section of the paper, you will connect your second main topic to the overall subject of your paper and include how each subtopic relates to the topic B. This section should be 1 paragraph in length and does not need to be completed for the Outline Assignment.
List first subtopic here [Level 2 heading]
1. Provide one sentence that clearly connects this section with topic B. Cite a source that supports this statement (Author, year).
List second subtopic here
1. Provide one sentence that clearly connects this section with topic B. Cite a source that supports this statement (Author, year).
List third subtopic here
1. Provide one sentence that clearly connects this section with topic B. Cite a source that supports this statement (Author, year).
Coaching Connection
Briefly discuss the methods a coach will use when working with a couple in crisis. Discuss how the chosen methods will impact the subject and topics of your paper. The section will require support from the course textbooks. Include how coaching can impact the couple and methods a coach would use to help them through this crisis. This section does not need to be complete for the outline submission.
Biblical Integration
This section must address the topic in relationship to the Bible. Please use specific Scriptures and address each topic from your paper. This section needs to be written in a complete paragraph. Do not just include a list of verses. This section does not need to be complete for the outline.
Conclusion
The concluding paragraph should be a comprehensive review of the entire assignment written in a complete paragraph. Make sure to wrap up your ideas by including information you have covered throughout your paper, restate your subject and topics and include how coaching can significantly impact a couple in crisis. This section does not need to be complete for the outline.
