Outline for [working title of your research paper] XXXXXXXXXX
Introduction
Thesis statement, which includes the main points to be covered
First Main Point
Supporting Detail 1
· Explanation, proof, or example
· Secondary research source(s) to support the point (quotation or paraphrase), with in-text citation(s)
Supporting Detail 2
· Explanation, proof, or example
· Secondary research source(s) to support the point (quotation or paraphrase), with in-text citation(s)
Etc?
Second Main Point
Supporting Detail 1
· Explanation, proof, or example
· Secondary research source(s) to support the point (quotation or paraphrase), with in-text citation(s)
Etc?
Supporting Detail 2
· Explanation, proof, or example
· Secondary research source(s) to support the point (quotation or paraphrase), with in-text citation(s)
Etc?
Third Main Point
Supporting Detail 1
· Explanation, proof, or example
· Secondary research source(s) to support the point (quotation or paraphrase), with in-text citation(s)
Etc?
Conclusion
i. Revisit the thesis idea.
ii. Summarize and highlight the supporting evidence.
iii. End with a strong closing point that reinforces your central idea or purpose.
References
Research Project Proposal Assignment (10%)
How effective is VR (Virtual Reality) technology in treating different types of mental illness?
Virtual reality (VR) is one of the most emerging technology in recent times. The technology is used in several psychiatric disorders such as phobia and posttraumatic stress disorder. However, the effectiveness of the approach is still unknown, further research will help me to understand the significance of VR technology in the field of mental health.
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Title: Freeman, D., Reeve, S., Robinson, A., Ehlers, A., Clark, D., Spanlang, B., & Slater, M XXXXXXXXXXVirtual reality in the assessment, understanding, and treatment of mental health disorders. Psychological medicine, 47(14), XXXXXXXXXX.
https:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ XXXXXXXXXX
Type of text: Journal article
Why this text is useful: The article has analyzed how a computer-generated interactive environment is useful in psychological treatment. An investigation on VR technology in terms of its effectiveness in anxiety disorders, psychosis, depression, substance disorders has been presented in the study.
Text #2
Title: Park, M. J., Kim, D. J., Lee, U., Na, E. J., & Jeon, H. J XXXXXXXXXXA Literature Overview of Virtual Reality (VR) in Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders: Recent Advances and Limitations. Frontiers in psychiatry, 10, 505. Retrieved from:
https:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6659125/
Type of text: Online article
Why this text is useful: The article represents an analysis of different VR-based therapies used in psychiatric disorders. The impact of simulated images and whether a patient with psychiatric disorders is getting benefited from PTSD (Phobia and posttraumatic stress disorder) or not has been discussed in this article.
Text #2
Title: Martin, S XXXXXXXXXXVirtual Reality Might Be the Next Big Thing for Mental Health. Retrieved from:
https:
logs.scientificamerican.com/observations/virtual-reality-might-be-the-next-big-thing-for-mental-health
Type of text: Blog
Why this text is useful: The blog has disclosed that VR technology is cu
ently used for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. This blog is mainly focused on how technology is effective in Alzheimer's. The expected possibility of using the technology in mental health science in the future has been also discussed.
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1. State Your Research Question : In one sentence, phrased as a question, present
the question you intend to answer in your research report. Your question will be
graded according to its clarity and construction.
2. Explain Why You Chose This Research Question : In approximately 2-3
sentences, explain why this research question is relevant and appropriate to you . You
will be graded on your ability to support you answer with reference to your
program of study, your career goals, and/or your personal interests.
3. Demonstrate Your Ability to Find Appropriate Information : In the space below,
present your instructor with three potentially useful sources of information. You are not
necessarily required to use these texts in your final report, but they should be potentially
useful. For each text, provide the following three details, in the appropriate spaces:
a. Title: Provide a full reference for your chosen text, using the appropriate
academic style. If you are unable to locat e key bibliographic information , you may
want to reconsider whether it is a suitable resource. You will be graded on your
ability to identify three different texts using the appropriate style guide.
. Type of source: Indicate whether the text is from a newspaper, magazine,
website, TED talk, etc. You will be graded on your ability to present three
different source types.
c. Why this text is useful: In this section,
iefly indicate the kind of information or
perspective this text will add to your understanding. In other words, how does it help you
answer your research question ? You will be graded on your ability to demonstrate
that each text is potentially relevant to your research.
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Criteria Exemplary(3)
Accomplishe
d (2.5)
Acceptable
(2)
Developing
(1.5)
Below
Basic/Incom
plete (0-1)
Criterion
Score
Thesis
Statement
33 points
Thesis
statement is
clear and
concise and
leads to main
points that
are focused,
elevant, and
distinct.
Effectively
answers
version of
esearch
question
informed by
instructo
2.5 points 2 points
Thesis
statement is
somewhat
clear. Main
points may
e too
na
ow o
too
oad,
not clearly
connected to
thesis, or not
distinct from
one another.
Answers
esearch
question
somewhat
successfully
and/o
doesn't
fully incorpo
ate research
question
guidance
from
instructo
1.5 points 1 point
Thesis
statement is
eithe
missing o
unclear. Main
points are
missing,
vague, o
unrelated to
the topic.
Doesn't
effectively
address the
esearch
question
and/o
completely
ignores
esearch
question
guidance
from
instructor.
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Criteria Exemplary(3)
Accomplishe
d (2.5)
Acceptable
(2)
Developing
(1.5)
Below
Basic/Incom
plete (0-1)
Criterion
Score
Body:
Organizati
on
3
Body:
Support
3
3 points
Body section
is extremely
clear and
logical.
Organization
of ideas is
highly
effective.
2.5 points 2 points
Body section
is generally
clear. Ideas
may need to
e
eorganized
or revised.
1.5 points 1 point
Sequencing
of ideas is
confusing;
there is little
connection
etween
points. Key
ideas are
missing o
unclear.
3 points
Support is
thorough
and well-
chosen fo
the thesis.
Demonstrate
an in-depth
understandin
g of the
topic.
2.5 points 2 points
Support is
tied to
thesis, but
may not fully
develop main
points.
Demonstrate
s a general
understandin
g of the
topic.
1.5 points 1 point
Information
provided
does not
clearly
support the
thesis. The
writer may
also
misinterpret
proof/examp
les. Does not
demonstrate
an
understandin
g of the
topic.
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Criteria Exemplary(3)
Accomplishe
d (2.5)
Acceptable
(2)
Developing
(1.5)
Below
Basic/Incom
plete (0-1)
Criterion
Score
Text
References
3
Citation
and
Referencin
g
3
3 points
Exceeds
minimum 3
text
eferences
and includes
variety of
quotation
and
paraphrase.
2.5 points 2 points
Meets
minimum 3
text
eferences
ut lacks
variety of
quotation
and
paraphrase.
1.5 points 1 point
Outline does
not include
sufficient
text
eferences in
support of
main points.
3 points
All text
eferences
include
co
ectly
formatted
citations.
References
list includes
all cited
sources.
Information
is complete
and
accurately
displayed
using prope
documentati
on format.
2.5 points 2 points
All text
eferences
include
citations that
contain
mino
formatting
issues
References
list includes
all cited
sources.
Information
is mostly
complete
and
accurately
displayed
using prope
documentati
on format,
ut there
may be
minor e
ors.
1.5 points 1 point
Sources of
information
are not
clearly
identified via
in-text
citations and
or include
majo
formatting
e
ors.
Information
is incomplete
and
inaccurately
displayed
using prope
documentati
on format.
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Overall Score
Exemplary
13.5 points
minimum
Accomplished
11.5 points
minimum
Acceptable
9 points
minimum
Developing
7.5 points
minimum
Below
Basic/Incomplete
0 points minimum