A research paper is due the last week of the module.
Students are required to write an 8-10 page research paper, written in APA style. Students are
required to use at least 4 professional references (not Wikipedia, about.com, etc), related to one
of these topics:
?Marriage & divorce from a Christian World View perspective
?Characteristics of a strong Christian marriage
?Dating and courtship in preparation for marriage
?Christian counseling skills and marital interventions
?God’s original design for marriage and family
?Types of love and the basis for love.
?Christian marriage and conflict resolution skills
WRITING THE RESEARCH PAPER
1. Must be 8-10 double spaced pages in length.
2. Must have a cover page that includes the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Adult learner’s name
c. Module name and number
d. Facilitator’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct problem statement.
4. The body of the paper must include the following:
a. Three to four specific academic concepts applied from the module to the topic or
problem addressed.
b. Each concept must be addressed in the following way:
i. Reference academic literature gleaned from classroom assignments or
reading in related journals or books during the course of this module. Use
American Psychological Association, 6th ed. (2010) for references and
citations.
ii. Describe an experience where adult learner observed a problem or issue
and relate this topic to academic concepts demonstrated in a business or
workplace environment.
iii. Readdress the concept and the experience with critical thought. Following
the process of causes and possible solutions or improvements to the stated
problem or issue. How could someone respond to the problem by applying
lessons learned from experts cited in the paper and from their own analysis?
5. The paper must conclude with a re-statement of the problem statement and a conclusion
paragraph.
6. The final page must be a Reference Page that is completed according to American
Psychological Association 6th ed. (2010).
Follow this Outline:
Introduction
Reason for Selection of this Topic
Summary of Current Research (include 4 professional references)
Application of Research to Marriage and Family (Main Body of Paper)
Application to your Personal Life
Integration of Faith & Learning
Summary/Conclusions
