HSM 435 Final Paper

HSM 435 Final Paper

Review the Final Paper instructions in Week 5. Develop a thesis statement and outline, and identify at least five sources you intend to use for the Final Paper. This written assignment will help you prepare for the Final Paper due in Week Five. Thesis Statement: Develop a thesis statement. The thesis statement will be the point or claim you argue or prove in your paper. Outline: At a minimum the outline should include the following: Key issues and elements of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Hurricane Katrina At least three psychological symptoms victims experienced from each disaster (Descriptions of the symptoms are not needed for this assignment; only identification of the symptom experienced, such as PTSD.) At least three resources available to treat and assist victims from each disaster (Complete details of the resources are not needed for this assignment; only identification of the resource, such as mental health services from FEMA.) Title Page and Reference Page: The assignment should include a properly formatted APA (6th edition) style title page and reference page. The reference page must include at least five academic sources other than the required text. In addition to the required APA citation for each source, the reference page should also include a summary of the source. This summary should include the following information: The author(s) of the source A brief explanation/summary of the source. (Identify what the article is about and/or explain what the author tested, etc.) A brief explanation of how this source will contribute to your Final Recovery Plan Academic Research: Students are reminded of Ashford University standards for academic research, which includes: Primary (original) sources written by experts in the field of study Secondary sources supported by research in primary sources Credible sources (experts in the area of study) Relevant research (materials are pertinent to the area of study) Educational websites may be appropriate in some cases but should be evaluated carefully The following are examples of what is not acceptable for academic research and referencing: Encyclopedias Dictionaries Wikipedia, other wikis, or blogs Websites and other sources that do not provide quality researched materials (site does not use credible sources to support the information in the document) All research must reflect professional academic protocol and be documented according to APA standards (Please see guidelines for avoiding plagiarism). You must use at least five scholarly resources other than the textbook to support your claims and subclaims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar, in your online course.