Case Analysis Paper publish
The final paper will bring together all parts of the project into one complete analysis.
You will be adding the following parts to this final paper:
Introduction – New
Case History
Case Conceptualization
Literature Review
Application – New
Conclusion – New
Format
Papers should be approximately 8-12 pages (double spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins).
APA style with regard to professional language and proper crediting of sources should be used.
The paper must include a reference section and indicate where sources are used in the text by using citations placed in parentheses.
The textbook provides excellent examples of how to reference and cite in APA style.
Only one quote can be used in the paper.
Links to APA style guides are also available in Canvas.
Required Sections
Introduction
The introduction should preview the content and purpose of the paper in several ways. Briefly describe the person and diagnosis that was the focus of the case history. State the theoretical orientation used to conceptualize the case. Provide a thesis statement related to the literature review.
Case History & Conceptualization.
These sections should include the revised versions of the previously submitted assignments.
Literature Review
The Literature Review you have already submitted.
Application
This section integrates the literature review and the case history. Explain the specific insights that can be gained about the case from the literature review by applying the science in the review to the case. To provide just a sample of possible applications: if the review was about treatment, explain how the treatment would be conducted with the person from the case; if the review was about etiology, apply that etiology to explain the case; if the review was about a controversy, explain how the case supports or refutes the controversial arguments.
Conclusion
Signal the end of the paper with a conclusion. The conclusion section should:
summarize major points
connect ideas from separate sections of the paper
provide a final message for readers
Grading
The grading rubric can be found in Canvas.
Rough and final publishs of the paper are due as listed on the course schedule.
Both publishs should be submitted through Turnitin.
The penalty for late papers is one half letter grade for every day overdue.
Late rough publishs will not be accepted.