PSYCHOLOGY PAPER ON BIPOLAR DISORDER

 MY TOPIC IS BIPOLAR DISORDER

General Requirements

Minimum of 5 pages (The 1st page is to be the title page and the 5th page contains the list of cited references: no abstract and no author note required)

Typewritten, double-spaced, Times Roman, 12 font in APA formatting, .doc

Papers will be subjected to an online plagiarism checker to detect plagiarism

Plagiarism is the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own (http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/plagiarism)

Consultation with the Librarian for Information Literacy (looking for references, properly citing references, etc.)

List all references properly in APA format on the last page of your paper

Part I.

Name and discuss your topic thoroughly (topic can be the same or a derivative of your group presentation topic). You can cite personal connections if applicable, but be sure to state factual information to support your position. Cite your references.

a. Explain in detail (with depth and clarity) this issue. Be sure to cite references or sources. Remember that your opinion is important but NOT when you have to objectively deal with an issue. If you have a problem looking for references or sources, consult the Librarian. They are available to help you. Be mindful of proper citation because you can be liable for plagiarism, which is a major offense here in EIC. Cite at least 4 (preferably more) references for this part of your paper.b. Discuss how this issue is related to other existing issues. Identify and explain very well this connection. Consider the viewpoints of several experts. Be mindful of your sources. Cite as many references as possible.c. Identify and discuss at least one psychological theory (more is better) that is applicable to the issue that you have chosen. Explain thoroughly the application. Support your explanation with factual information (NOT your opinion or personal experience).

Part II

Discuss your position or core belief regarding the issue. Remember that your opinions are ok to cite but they should be supported with factual proof. Cite as many references as you can to justify your position. One tip is to cite published research findings of the issue.

Logically elaborate on your position and formulate your conclusion. Cite as many references as you can.

Use this rubric as a checklist when writing your final paper.