Short Response Paper
This is the first short response paper based on a peer-reviewed journal article (2010-2021)
Instructions
· Search for articles on attachment and substance use disorders
Areas to cover in your paper:
This 3-4-page paper (not including cover page and reference page) will address how the peer-reviewed journal article aligns with the course content.
· Summarize the peer-reviewed journal article
· Connect the peer-reviewed journal article to at least 3 course materials (book chapter, article, website, videos)
· Explain how the peer-reviewed journal article aligns with the course material to include assessment and screening
· Discuss how the peer-reviewed journal article adds to or contrasts with the course material
· Describe some take-aways that will be beneficial to you as a social worker
Be sure to adhere to APA throughout your paper. APA Manual, 7th edition: see pp. 61-67 and format your paper based on the sample student paper
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Writing Tips
· Do not write in the first person
· Do not (don’t) use contractions
· Type in Times New Roman, 12-point font
· Write in complete sentences
· Double-space throughout the paper including cover page and reference page
· Use headings and subheadings
· A paragraph typically consists of at least 5 sentences
· Reference accordingly throughout the paper and include them on the reference page
· Use quotation marks when quoting and include appropriate referencing with page number
· Try to paraphrase rather than directly quoting
· Format cover page correctly
· Format reference page correctly
· Look at the student paper on pp. 61-67 of the APA Manual, 7th edition and follow the layout
· Page 1 begins on the cover page
· Running head is no longer required
· Proof read your work and/or have someone else read it
