For this assignment, you will write a 6-page research paper using at least five scholarly sources on one of the topics provided in the Research Paper Topics document.
CONTENT The paper should include the following elements:
1. An introduction that contains a brief background on the topic, a clear thesis statement that describes the main purpose of the paper, and a sentence about why this topic was chosen.
2. The body of the paper should include:
An overview of the topic and discussion of the complexity of the issue presented from different perspectives. Be sure to examine/analyze/discuss the different perspectives found in your sources and cite the sources used.
An analysis from a Biblical worldview. Discuss the implications for the chosen topic from a Biblical worldview and use Scripture to support your thoughts.
Discussion on the elements that should be considered to improve cross-cultural engagement in light of your research.
3. A conclusion that clearly and succinctly summarizes the research presented in the paper and answers the “So What?” Tell the audience why the findings in the paper are significant and who these findings might help.
FORMATTING The following elements are required:
A title page and bibliography in addition to the 6 pages of content
Current Turabian formatting
SCHOLARLY SOURCES
Citations from 5 scholarly sources are required throughout the paper – The scholarly sources should include academic journal articles, academic websites, and books that are supported by the author’s own academic research on the topic.
Evaluate all sources used in the paper – This should not be a section in the paper, but a process that you compete as you are conducting the research for this paper. Please be sure that all sources are considered scholarly sources in academia.
