You will choose and review a topic relevant to sexual addiction and submit a paper in current APA format. You may choose the topic but must email your instructor for approval of the topic before beginning. Topics must be related to sexual addiction and may include: pornography, the internet, prostitution, trauma, the family of origin, treatment modalities, religious beliefs, dual diagnosis, sexual abuse, power and control, biochemistry of the brain, etc. Your paper must be 12 pages of content and include an abstract and reference page. You must have at least 7 outside sources (not including your textbooks) that are from current scholarly journals. Websites are not allowed. No plagiarism allowed at all, this action will result in an automatic withdrawal from the University. Once you choose the topic inform me, so I can email the instructor.
Introduction
• Is the topic of the paper clearly and concisely introduced?
• Does the introduction include a clear and concise thesis statement?
• Does the information forecast the remainder of the paper for the reader?
Body
• Does the paper summarize the articles individually, one at a time, or does it provide a thematic summary of the research drawn upon?
• Does the paper provide examples to help the reader understand points made?
• Does the paper synthesize the material reviewed into a few main points?
• Is all information factually correct?
• Does the paper provide excellent background, context, and idea development?
• Does the paper include an excellent discussion of detail?
Conclusion
• Is there a conclusion?
• Does the paper provide a brief summary of what has been discussed?
References & Citations
• Does the body of the paper cite sources as necessary?
• Does the paper draw on 7 journal articles/empirical sources other than texts?
• Are most of the sources within 5 years?
Writing Style &Format
• Is the paper well organized?
• Is the paper free of grammar and spelling errors?
• Are there smooth transitions between sections?
• Is the manuscript clean/legible/pleasing to read?
• Is the paper in current APA format, with headings, subheading, margins, etc.?