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Graduate Research on Addiction Topics

This document provides instructions for a research assignment in an addiction counseling course. Students are asked to: 1) Choose a subtopic related to the weekly module topic to research further. Suggested subtopics include trends, treatments, theories, clinical interventions, and spiritual aspects of addiction. 2) Conduct scholarly research on their chosen subtopic using at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles. Students must integrate and discuss their findings in a formal, academic style without personal opinions. 3) Include multimedia sources like images, graphs or charts to support their research. 4) Write a submission of at least 500 words following APA style guidelines, with a title, headings, citations, and references. Personal

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Graduate Research on Addiction Topics

This document provides instructions for a research assignment in an addiction counseling course. Students are asked to: 1) Choose a subtopic related to the weekly module topic to research further. Suggested subtopics include trends, treatments, theories, clinical interventions, and spiritual aspects of addiction. 2) Conduct scholarly research on their chosen subtopic using at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles. Students must integrate and discuss their findings in a formal, academic style without personal opinions. 3) Include multimedia sources like images, graphs or charts to support their research. 4) Write a submission of at least 500 words following APA style guidelines, with a title, headings, citations, and references. Personal

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SUBS 606

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT DISCUSSION INSTRUCTIONS


INSTRUCTIONS
Thread:
Each week students will share and discuss scholarly research about the weekly topic of drug
classifications, neurological and biological aspects of addiction, and tolerance and withdrawal.
The main topic for each week will be identified in the corresponding weekly Module. Research
will be conducted on a subtopic of interest for the weekly Module topic. For the research
assignment, you will perform graduate level scholarly research on the weekly topic by
researching peer-reviewed journals and sources beyond the weekly course materials (ex. the
textbook, course, and program materials should not be used in the research assignment).
Step 1: Choosing a subtopic
The research assignment is an engaging, creative and stimulating approach to performing and
sharing research with peers. Review and discussion of peer research allows for a collaborative
approach to learning more about a subject. Additionally, the research assignment fosters a
connected online learning environment.
Below are some prompts to help you develop your contribution:
 Elaborate on something you learned this week from the text, videos, and presentations.
 What piqued your interest and curiosity in the course content for Module/Week 1? Look
up more information on your interest online and in the scholarly research to share.
 Do you follow addiction trends, treatments, legislature, advocacy, theories, and more?
Research these areas and share.
 Investigate research about faith based versus secular, or hybrid, approaches to your
subtopic.
 You will likely address secular versus religious struggles with clients battling addictions.
Choose an area of interest for your weekly subtopic, then investigate the topic in the
research debates of science, creationism and evolution.
 Do you have experience with the weekly topic you would like to share? Research your
experience and present the research from an objective, non-biased, neutral point of view
grounded in research.
 If you have experiences with addictions in some capacity, what have you learned along
the way that was meaningful to you? Perform scholarly research to advance your own
knowledge and share from an academic (not personal) perspective.
 What are theories, interventions, treatments, and spiritual aspects of this week's topics
you would like to learn more about clinically?
 Look for a video session of addiction counseling with qualified professionals. Watch the
video and share it in your research assignment. Discuss the video and what you learned
from it, strengths and weaknesses, and discussions you would like to have commented on
by peers. (Keep in mind to share from a neutral point of view and not first person.) (See
the example on SPECT imaging for wording ideas.)

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 Share information in a recorded video blog within your submission.


Choose a subtopic of your choice to expand the knowledge of the weekly Module topic. Ensure
the topic will benefit all members of the class professionally (ex. not a local problem to your area
but rather an issue or information that will affect all addiction counselors). The subtopic should
not be the same as the Module weekly topic (ex. Module 2: Alcohol should discuss an issue or
subtopic of alcohol addiction, not merely alcohol. This might be Prevalence of Alcohol Use
Among Teens and Types of Alcohol Most Used.).
Step 2: Research your selected subtopic
Perform scholarly research about your chosen subtopic in a minimum of 3 journal articles using
the JLF Library databases and professional literature, not unscholarly internet sites.
Using graduate level thinking skills, share your findings about your subtopic form the journal
articles in a formal academic discussion. For example, avoid summarizing each article in a
separate paragraph, and rather assimilate and integrate your research as a body of knowledge.
The discussion should be integrated, assimilated, fluid and presented in your own words with
APA formatted citations.
Step 3: Multimedia integration
Next, select multimedia sources to include as support for your research to support your research
content and offer visual aids. Images must include content (graphs, charts, statistics), as well as
pictorials (picture of drugs).
Step 4: Word count and formatting of your research
For each of the following, adhere to current APA style for graduate students at the Liberty
University Online Writing Center webpage.
1. Submissions must be at least 500 words.
2. Begin with the title of your subtopic research (ex. Alcohol Use Among Teens) online
one.
3. Use proper headings to divide your research content into appropriate sections.
4. Graduate level writing style (i.e., formal tone, proper grammar, sentence structure,
paragraph style and length, and current APA writing format) is required.
5. A neutral point of view is required, meaning you cannot share about personal
experiences and opinions in research.
6. Adhere to current APA style for citations and references.
7. Keep in mind, your media selections are formal sources requiring APA style citations
and references.
8. Attachments are not permitted and will not be graded. Attachments that are resubmitted
will incur the Syllabus late policy.
9. Copy and pasting from sources is not permitted and are subject to the LU Code of Honor
for Academic Integrity.

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Replies:
Respond to at least 1 classmate’s posts, adding substantive content to the peers original research
subtopic. The research assignment is not a traditional discussion assignment.
Your reply must be at least 300 words with 2 scholarly journal articles and at least 2 supportive
multimedia sources.
This course utilizes the Post-First feature in all Discussions. This means you will only be able to
read and interact with your classmates’ threads after you have submitted your thread in response
to the provided prompt.

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Common questions

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Research submissions must adhere to APA style, including formal tone, proper grammar, sentence structure, paragraph style, citation, and referencing. These standards ensure academic integrity, enable clear communication of ideas, and provide a consistent format that facilitates peer review and professional credibility .

Using peer-reviewed journals ensures access to rigorously vetted and current research findings, which enhances the credibility and quality of the discussion. Unlike course materials, which may be outdated or limited in scope, peer-reviewed articles provide a comprehensive view of ongoing debates and developments in addiction studies, enabling more informed and nuanced discussions .

Integrating multimedia sources enhances research by providing visual aids such as graphs, charts, and pictorials, which support the research content and help in better understanding and presenting data. Multimedia elements make the research more engaging and can effectively convey complex information, therefore enhancing the quality and depth of the academic discussion .

Avoiding personal experiences maintains research neutrality and prevents the influence of subjective bias, thus preserving the objective assessment of data and findings. Students should focus on evidential support from scholarly sources and align their discussions with established theories and empirical data, fostering an impartial and scholarly dialogue .

Researching addiction trends and treatments promotes professional development by expanding knowledge on evidence-based practices and emerging interventions, enhancing skills to address clients' needs effectively. It contributes to personal development by deepening one's understanding of addiction dynamics and reflecting on one's biases or misconceptions, which fosters more empathetic and well-informed approaches to client care .

Students should analyze video sessions to identify techniques and insights without inserting personal opinions, focusing instead on the strengths and weaknesses observed. They should discuss the session's implications for practice, supported by evidence from peer-reviewed research, while remaining focused on factual and neutral analysis .

It is crucial to choose a professionally relevant subtopic because it ensures that the research impacts a broad range of addiction counselors, fostering a wider application of the findings. Addressing issues of general professional interest rather than local problems guarantees that the work has a meaningful contribution to the field and remains informative for a diverse audience .

The main challenge lies in balancing the diverse viewpoints and potential biases towards either faith-based or secular approaches. However, the benefit is a richer understanding of treatment efficacy and client preferences, which can guide more personalized and culturally sensitive interventions. This multidimensional exploration promotes comprehensive and inclusive research .

A neutral point of view ensures research discussions are grounded in evidence and free from personal bias, which enhances the credibility and validity of the findings. This objectivity enables peers to evaluate and critique the research fairly, fostering a collaborative and respectful academic environment conducive to learning and insight .

Classmate feedback is integral to developing research skills as it introduces diverse perspectives and critical evaluations of one's work, encouraging a deeper engagement with the subject matter. It fosters a collaborative environment where sharing expertise and constructive criticism can refine research approaches and enhance analytical thinking .

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