(CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, CC5, CC6):  For your final assignment, you will select a topic that was covered throughout this course and write a 5-7 page research paper.  Your paper should include each of the following:

Introduction: (1/2 page) Introduce your topic and discuss why you selected to research this topic further. 

Literature Review: (2-3 pages)  Review and summarize at least 3 different research articles on the topic. 

Discussion: (2-3 pages) In this section you will discuss in depth by elaborating on key points, pointing out limitations in the research, showing where different perspectives/sources agree or disagree, suggest implications for forensic psychology research and practice, and expand into your own thinking based on the information you’ve learned in this course.    

Conclusion: (1 page) Summarize the main points of your paper and make suggestions for further study.

Additional Considerations:

• Papers should be 5-7 pages in length (excluding references)

• Papers should follow correct APA format (Links to an external site.)

• At least 3 scholarly sources should be used to support your work