Stress-Related Problem: describe its prevalence in the population

(Note: This is for Stress, Crisis And Coping Class)

Introduction: purpose of the paper. (6 Pages Not Including the cover page and reference Page)

Stress-Related Problem: describe its prevalence in the population and its impact. (An example paper could be “Cardiovascular disease” as a stress-related problem.  Meditation and physical exercise could be the coping mechanisms.  Sources can come from your book but also the peer-Reviewed literature (see requirements). 

Coping Strategies: describe 2 coping strategies from chapters that we covered, or will cover,  in the textbook and how they would be applied to the stress-related problem.  If you want to use a coping strategy not covered in the textbook, please discuss with me first.

Strengths: discuss the strengths and benefits of each coping strategy.

Limitations: discuss the limitations of each coping strategy.

Conclusion: select 1 of the 2 coping strategies you discussed and explain why it is the best fit for the stress-related problem.

References: Include a total of 6 references that support your statements; at least 4 must be from peer-reviewed journal articles (years 2010-current).

Writing Tips:

· Do not write in the first person

· Do not (don’t) use contractions

· Type in Times New Roman, 12-point font

· Write in complete sentences

· Double-space throughout the paper including cover page and reference page

· Use headings and subheadings

· A paragraph typically consists of at least 5 sentences

· Reference accordingly throughout the paper and include them on the reference page

· Use quotation marks when quoting and include appropriate referencing with page number

· Try to paraphrase rather than directly quoting

· Format cover page correctly

· Format reference page correctly

· Look at the student paper on pp. 61-67 of the APA Manual, 7th edition and follow the layout

· Page 1 begins on the cover page

· Running head is no longer required

· Proof read your work and/or have someone else read it

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