Write a research paper on a topic in the field of child counseling. (Guidelines for topics are provided in the Research Paper Proposal Instructions document.) Do not use a paper or topic you have used in previous classes; this will not be accepted. The paper must include a title page, abstract, and reference page as well as 8-10 pages of content (the body of the paper). Emphasize quality before quantity. Follow current APA guidelines throughout the paper. Your paper must be typed, be double-spaced, and use 12-point Times New Roman font.

Develop a paper that is full of up-to-date research (published within the last 10 years). This includes using citations liberally throughout the paper. You must use 5 scholarly references in addition to the class textbooks, lectures, and the Bible. Refrain from writing personal opinion, and do not use first-person writing. Your paper will be graded on the basis of clarity, flow, use of resources, interpretations, and conclusions; see the Research Paper Grading Rubric for more specific parameters.