week 5 assignment

Final Research Paper

For your Final Research Paper, you will create a comprehensive study defining your personal choice of the personality theory you identified in the Week Three assignment. In a six- to eight-page paper, respond to the following:

• Provide three detailed examples of how this theory would be used in the application of skills and techniques, communication, basic problem-solving, ethnic diversity, and establishing and using the helping relationship.
• Describe, in detail beyond the outline, how your theory choice fulfills the genetic, social, and individual factors that create the total personality.
• Describe, in detail beyond the outline, the origin principles, and assessment of validity and utility with regard to your particular personality theory.
• Expand upon your assessment of ways in which the culture, ethnicity, gender, and social status of the theorist influenced the theory.

Writing the Final Research Paper
The Final Research Paper:

1. Must be six to eight double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   1. Title of paper
   2. Student’s name
   3. Course name and number
   4. Instructor’s name
   5. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least four scholarly resources