Psychological Disorder: Depression

Assignment Requirements (Use as a checklist):

Topic is a psychological disorder

Use a 10 or 12 pt Arial or Times New Roman Font
Double-space paper
Minimum of 750 words. No more than 1,000 words

Minimum of three (3) cited sources
Use APA format and parenthetical citations right after cited material (See below)
Make sure your name is on your paper
Paper should contain an introduction, a body, and a conclusion

Suggested Outline

Title Page
Abstract page
Introduction – 1st paragraph

A. Define disorder

B. Give background or history of disorder

C. List the main points you are going to discuss in the body of the paper. Make sure to have at least 3. You need one paragraph in the body for each point you mention in this part of the introduction.

D. State thesis: purpose of paper. This is the last sentence of your introduction. (Ex: Since depression affects approximately 100 million people worldwide, it is very important to understand the early warning signs and symptoms associated with depression.)