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.)
- Body – 2nd, 3rd, and 4th paragraphs
A. The 2nd paragraph of your paper (or 1st paragraph of the body should discuss the first point you listed in the introduction.
B. The next paragraph of your paper should discuss the 2nd point you listed.
C. Continue in this pattern until you have addressed the points you listed.
- Conclusion – Last paragraph
A. Restate your thesis or the purpose of your paper
B. Write about why this is important
C. Mention future research professionals are conducting regarding this disorder
D. Remember to make the conclusion similar in length to the other paragraphs.
Many students write a one or two sentence conclusion. Do not do that.
