Order instructions
The signature assignment for this course is an 8-10 page paper on one
of the topics covered in the course. You may choose any topic
covered that you wish to explore in more depth. Some examples
include: substance use disorders, risk and protective factors in
adolescence, psychodynamic treatment of the adolescent, family
focused sessions, etc. This paper should include at least 8 scholarly
references and follow APA style 6th edition. This assignment will be
due on the last day of the course, Sunday, midnight (PST).
You should utilize previous articles and books used in this course as
well as other scholarly articles or books from the Touro library.
Common websites such as Wikipedia and about.com are not
acceptable sources as they lack peer-review.
Make sure to include:
Cover page and reference page
Running head and pagination
Must be double-spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in
12-point Times New Roman.
Paper should be proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes.
Essays should be in APA style.
You must cite all texts used, including page numbers to avoid
plagiarism.
Your paper must have a thesis statement and conclusion that
are both supported by research and analysis.
Writing expectations include competency in the following:
Sentence Structure
Verb Tense and Agreement
Pronoun Use Possessive Use
Punctuation Spelling
Focus and Organization
