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?
Research Project Series: Research Paper Grading Rubric |
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Criteria
Abstract
Ratings
Points
10 to >9 pts
9 to >8 pts
8 to >7 pts
7 to >0 pts
0 pts
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
10 to >9 pts
9 to >8 pts
8 to >7 pts
7 to >0 pts
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
An introduction
segment of at least
one paragraph is
present at the start
of the body of the
report. The
information is
useful and provides
a strong context for
readers and is a
good entry to the
body of the report.
Citations are
utilized.
An introduction
segment of at least
one paragraph is
present at the start
of the body of the
report. The
information is
useful and
provides a
reasonable context
for readers and is a
good entry to the
body of the report.
Citations are
utilized.
An introduction
segment of at least
one paragraph is
present at the start
of the body of the
report. The
information is
useful but citations
are not included.
Below Expectations Not
Present
An introduction
segment of at least
one paragraph is
not present at the
start of the body of
the report. The
information is
vague and not
properly cited.
100 to >91 pts
91 to >83 pts
83 to >75 pts
75 to >0 pts
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
All components as
described in the
assignment have
been thoroughly
addressed.
Assertions are
relevant and
properly supported
by extensive
evidence.
All components as
described in the
assignment have
been addressed.
Assertions are
relevant and
mostly supported
by evidence.
10 pts
Below Expectations Not
Present
An APA or Turabian An APA or Turabian An APA or Turabian An APA or Turabian
abstract is present abstract is present abstract is present abstract is present
with excellent
but has either mild with significant
but is confused
content and
content and/or
content/formatting
with the
formatting.
formatting issues.
issues.
introduction in
Citations are not
content/format.
included in this
section per APA or
Turabian Form.
Introduction
Content
Interview data is
extensively
incorporated
throughout the
Interview data is
used occasionally
throughout the
report.
0 pts
0 pts
Below Expectations Not
Present
Most components
Few components
as described in the as described in the
assignment have
assignment have
been addressed, or been properly
all components are addressed.
present but need
improvement.
Some key areas
Some assertions
are not addressed
are relevant and
in full or omitted
supported by
altogether.
evidence.
Interview data is
Interview data is
not incorporated in
rarely incorporated the report.
throughout the
10 pts
100
pts
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Criteria
Ratings
report as
appropriate.
The following items
are substantively
addressed:
Key content:
All of the key
content areas are
addressed and
properly cited. All
content
requirements are
present but the
analysis and
review is less
extensive.
Core dynamics/sy
mptoms common in
the population of
Core dynamics/sy
interest.
mptoms common
in the population of
Best practices in
interest.
crisis intervention
with the population Best practices in
of interest.
crisis intervention
with the population
Cultural
of interest.
considerations
relevant to the
Cultural
population of
considerations
interest.
relevant to the
population of
Biblical application/i interest.
ntegration that is
relevant to the topic Biblical application/
dynamics or crisis
integration that is
intervention
relevant to the
practices. Specific
topic dynamics or
Scriptures/passage crisis intervention
s are present and
practices. Specific
cited. Passages
Scriptures/passage
are not merely
s are present and
pasted on the end. cited. Passages
are not merely
The quality of the
pasted on the end.
studies utilized are
examined and
The quality of the
discussed
studies utilized are
(psychometric
examined and
properties).
discussed
(psychometric
properties).
report.
All of the key
content areas are
addressed and
properly cited. All
content
requirements are
present but the
analysis and
review needs
review.
Core dynamics/sy
mptoms common
in the population of
interest.
Best practices in
crisis intervention
with the population
of interest.
Cultural
considerations
relevant to the
population of
interest.
Points
Core dynamics/sy
mptoms common
in the population of
interest.
Best practices in
crisis intervention
with the population
of interest.
Cultural
considerations
relevant to the
population of
interest.
Biblical application/i
ntegration that is
relevant to the
topic dynamics or
crisis intervention
practices. Specific
Scriptures/passage
s are present and
cited. Passages
are not merely
pasted on the end.
The quality of the
studies utilized are
Biblical application/i not examined and
ntegration that is
discussed.
relevant to the
topic dynamics or
crisis intervention
practices. Specific
Scriptures/passage
s are present and
cited. Passages
are not merely
pasted on the end.
The quality of the
studies utilized are
examined and
discussed
(psychometric
properties).
Research Project Series: Research Paper Grading Rubric |
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Criteria
Conclusion
Sources
Ratings
Points
10 to >9 pts
9 to >8 pts
8 to >7 pts
7 to >0 pts
0 pts
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
A detailed
Conclusion section,
with the APA or
Turabian heading
of Conclusion, is
presented at the
end of the body of
the report. This
section provides a
summary of key
themes and
insights.
A separate section
for ideas for future
research is
included as the
final paragraph.
A detailed
Conclusion
section, with the
APA or Turabian
heading of
Conclusion, is
presented at the
end of the body of
the report. This
section provides a
summary of key
themes and
insights.
A separate section
for ideas for future
research is
included as the
final paragraph.
Everything is
present but it is not
as detailed or as
supported by
research.
A Conclusion
summary with the
APA or Turabian
heading of
Conclusion is
present at the end
of the body of the
report. The ideas
for future research
section is present
but not detailed
and/or supported
by research.
Below Expectations Not
Present
The Conclusion is
present but does
not have the APA
or Turabian
heading of
Conclusion and/or
the ideas for future
research section is
missing and/or the
Conclusion is
present but vague.
10 to >9 pts
9 to >8 pts
8 to >7 pts
7 to >0 pts
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Sources are
scholarly,
high-quality, and
relevant. They are
critically evaluated
and correctly
utilized.
Sources are
scholarly and
relevant. They are
evaluated and
utilized.
Most sources are
scholarly and most
are relevant. Most
are evaluated and
utilized.
Below Expectations Not
Present
Few or no sources
are scholarly or
relevant. Few or
none are evaluated
and utilized.
Personal
experience or
examples were
utilized.
0 pts
10 pts
10 pts
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Criteria
Ratings
Organization 20 to >18 pts
Points
18 to >16 pts
16 to >14 pts
14 to >0 pts
0 pts
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
All required
elements are
included and
presented with
strong headings
and organizational
clarity. There are
clear transitions
between
paragraphs and
sections. The
treatment of the
topic is logically
oriented. The paper
meets the page
length requirement
of 12-15 pages not
counting the cover,
abstract, or
reference pages.
All required
elements are
included and
organized.
There are
transitions between
paragraphs and
sections. The
treatment of the
topic is logically
oriented. The
paper meets the
page length
requirement of
12-15 pages not
counting the cover,
abstract, or
reference pages.
Most required
elements are
included and are
mostly organized.
Most paragraphs
and sections have
transitions. The
logical treatment of
the topic needs
improvement. The
paper meets the
page length
requirement of
12-15 pages not
counting the cover,
abstract, or
reference pages.
Below Expectations Not
Present
Few or no required
elements are
included. Few or no
transitions exist
between
paragraphs and
sections. There
may not be a
logical treatment of
the topic. The
paper does not
meet the page
length requirement
of 12-15 pages not
counting the cover,
abstract, or
reference pages.
20 pts
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Criteria
Style
Sources
Ratings
Points
20 to >18 pts
18 to >16 pts
16 to >14 pts
14 to >0 pts
0 pts
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
The paper properly
uses current APA
or Turabian style
and DCCC
Professional
Writing Guidelines.
Proper headings,
in-text citations,
and references are
formatted correctly.
The paper reflects
a graduate level
voice and
vocabulary. There
are very few
spelling and
grammar errors.
The Conclusion
section contains
the Conclusion
heading. The
Introduction
heading follows
APA or Turabian
format.
The paper
consistently uses
current APA or
Turabian style and
DCCC
Professional
Writing Guidelines
with few or no
exceptions. Proper
headings, in-text
citations, and
references are
formatted with few
or no errors. The
paper reflects a
graduate level
voice and
vocabulary. There
are few spelling
and grammar
errors. The
Conclusion section
contains the
Conclusion
heading. The
Introduction
section follows
APA or Turabian
format.
20 to >18 pts
18 to >16 pts
16 to >14 pts
14 to >0 pts
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
The Reference
page meets or
exceeds the
required number of
15+ sources. All
sources are
referenced
throughout the
paper.
The Reference
page meets the
required number of
15+ sources. Most
sources are
referenced
throughout the
paper.
The Reference
page does not
meet the required
number of 15+
sources. Not all
sources are
referenced
throughout the
paper.
Below Expectations Not
Present
The Reference
page contains few
sources. Not
enough sources
are referenced
throughout the
paper, or none are
referenced.
20 pts
Below Expectations Not
Present
The paper
The paper
inconsistently uses erroneously uses
APA or Turabian
or does not use
style and DCCC
APA or Turabian
Professional
style and DCCC
Writing Guidelines. Professional
Headings, in-text
Writing Guidelines.
citations, and
Headings, in-text
references are
citations, and
inconsistently
references are
formatted. The
erroneously
paper does not
formatted or not
consistently reflect present. The paper
a graduate level
does not reflect a
voice and
graduate level
vocabulary. There
voice and
are spelling and
vocabulary. There
grammar errors.
are spelling and
The Conclusion
grammar errors.
section contains
The headings of
the Conclusion
Introduction and
heading. The
Conclusion are
Introduction section incorrect or missing
follows APA or
per APA or
Turabian format.
Turabian Form.
0 pts
20 pts
Total Points: 200

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