Objective: Demonstrate how to write an effective outline for the Attachment Reflection Paper.

This week, you will produce a formal outline for your Attachment Reflection Paper.

Documented Research Paper Outline

Input your information into each part of the outline template below. The pre-writing process is a vital step in helping you produce a quality, finished product in Week Five. Use information from your textbook and annotated bibliography to draft this outline. Review the Attachment Reflection Paper directions (below) and reflect on your attachment style assessment results as you draft this outline.  This outline should reflect your reading, research in the annotated bibliography, attachment style results, and the directions for the final paper due in Week Five.

Looking ahead: In Week Four, you will write the first draft of your Attachment Reflection Paper. Students will review instructor feedback from the outline and basically lose the outline format to piece together their rough draft. Students will continue to add information from their textbook and the research from the annotated bibliography to formulate a well-written first draft of the paper.

Use the OCU Template as your assignment should be formatted in APA. Use the sources from the Annotated Bibliography and your textbook to help you craft this outline.

Follow the outline format below and insert your information into each section of the outline.

Detailed Title

The title page of your Attachment Reflection Paper is often one of the most important tasks you may complete. Good titles are creative, spark interest for your reader, and create a personal connection to your audience

Introductory Paragraph (1/2 page)

The introduction of your Attachment Reflection Paper is to engage your readers’ attention and pull them into your argument. Pose a question, reveal unknown facts about the topic, or offer a relevant scripture. Include your thesis statement as the purpose for your argument. (2-3 paragraphs)

Body of Paper

Offer topical sentence for each paragraph/issue needed to address the purpose of each transition in your paper After your introduction, address each point of the prompt.

Concluding Paragraph

The conclusion is a brief summary of your main points, analysis of areas where personal growth is needed in order to have more secure relationships with others as well as Christ and your final thoughts on why attachment is an important topic in the field of psychology and human development. (1/2 to 3/4 page)

• Use the OCU template to format this assignment. You should have a cover page with detailed title (see above) as well as a reference page.
• Submit your review as one document to the drop box titled Attachment Reflection Outline for your instructor.

Review the description of your essay that is due in Week Five:

In order to complete your outline, you will want a clear understanding of the expectations of the 4.5 to 5-page Reflective Attachment Essay due in Week Five:

   Introductory Paragraph: Provide the purpose for the paper [thesis statement]. Then state and analyze your attachment survey results. Review the link below from Week Two and make sure you have taken the quiz to find your attachment style.  http://web-research-design.net/cgi-bin/crq/crq.pl  (1/2 page).

   Reflect and analyze on your early years and how attachment style was established through relationships with parents and other primary caregivers (1 page).

   Reflect on middle childhood through adolescence years and appraise how your attachment style may have impacted behaviors and decisions (1/2 page)

   Reflect on early adulthood and critique how your attachment style may have directed major life decisions, such as career, family relationships, friendships, and mate selection (potential mate selection) (1/2 to 1- page).

   Reflect on your current life stage and analyze how your attachment style has impacted your faith walk and relationship with God up to this point (1/2 page).

   Concluding Paragraph: Summarize the main points of your paper and propose any needed areas for growth that will allow you to end your life journey with integrity instead of despair.

   Conform to APA formatting.