Emerging Issues Debate
Instructions
Below I have provided topics that
are current issues in abnormal psychology.
This topic is presented in the form of a question as you will be
choosing to represent either the “pro” OR the “con” side
of the debate.
Is
social media helping to de-stigmatize mental health or causing further
detriment and leading to other sub-features related to exhibitionist
behaviors?
Your
goals in the debate will be to:
Demonstrate understanding
of the emerging issue and relevant research findings
Display critical thinking
skills, while demonstrating an understanding of the emerging issue that
enables you to present your side in a rational manner.
Identify at least two
critical dilemmas and/or points related to the issue (e.g., ethics,
socio-cultural norms)
Defend your position with
compelling arguments and predictions for future trends
Select and apply relevant
theoretical discussion, empirical data, and practical evidence from
professional, scholarly journals.
Reference
material should be recent. At least one of your sources should
be from 2022 to the present.
Format:
A page length is not set
for this assignment. The emphasis is on clear, critical analysis.
Historically, strong, well-developed papers average around 5-pages of
text, before adding title page and references page.
Structure your paper
utilizing APA style (7th
Edition); this includes title page, headings, in-text citations, reference page, and
general paper format (1-inch margins, double-spaced, appropriately
sized sans serif or serif fonts –
e.g., 12 Times Roman). An abstract is not required.
Accurately use APA style citations and
references. Use in-text citations within your
assignment and a reference list at the end. Text from
outside sources either needs to be fully paraphrased in your own
writing style (not just a few words changed) or needs quotation
marks, even if cited.
Apply sound writing
mechanics: write with clarity, paying attention to spelling, grammar,
and syntax.
Submit to your Assignment
Folder as a single document in either Microsoft Word, PDF, or RTF format.
