this assignment will bring on another assignment if done well!
In preparation for your upcoming major paper, you will create a detailed outline that will guide your writing. This outline will ensure you are prepared to write a clear, organized, and well-supported paper on one of the following Family Therapy theories:
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- Psychodynamic Family Therapy
- Transgenerational Family Therapy
- Experiential Family Therapy
- Structural Family Therapy
- Strategic Family Therapy
- Solution-Focused Family Therapy
- Narrative Family Therapy
Instructions:
1. Select one theory from the list above.
2. Develop an outline that includes the main sections and subpoints you plan to include in your paper. At a minimum, your outline should include the following areas:
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- Introduction (include why you chose this theory and your thesis/central focus)
- Major Theorist/s
- Major Tenets of the Theory/Basic Concepts
- Treatment Techniques Unique to the Theory
- Role of the Therapist
- Therapeutic Goals/Outcomes
- Examples in Research of the Theory with Couples and/or Families
- Conclusion (summarize your main takeaways and importance of the theory)
3. Under each heading, include 24 bullet points noting the key information, ideas, or sources you plan to incorporate.
4. Include a preliminary reference list with at least 3 scholarly sources you plan to use in your final paper (in APA 7 format).
Formatting & Submission Guidelines:
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- Your outline should be 23 pages in length.
- Use APA 7 style for your reference list.
This assignment is designed to help you begin organizing your ideas, focus your research, and prepare for writing your final Family Therapy Theory paper. Thoughtful effort on this outline will make your writing process smoother and stronger. This assignment is an outline, therefore bullet points are acceptable. Your paper submitted in Module 4 will be in narrative form, following APA formatting for scholarly writing.
Requirements: 2 pages

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