{"id":5211,"date":"2025-07-10T10:24:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T10:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skilledprofessors.com\/?p=5211"},"modified":"2025-07-10T10:24:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T10:24:29","slug":"research-paper-analysis-of-a-new-religious-movement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writezilas.com\/essays\/research-paper-analysis-of-a-new-religious-movement\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Paper: Analysis of a New Religious Movement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Writing requirement: 5 (full) pages.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong> For this paper, you will write about a new religious movement.&nbsp; You may provide a general overview of the new religious movement (NRM), create an argument, or showcase a particular angle of the NRM.&nbsp; Through your paper, you will demonstrate your scholarly knowledge of the new religious movement.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For further information on writing a research paper, please visit the following websites:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.esc.edu\/online-writing-center\/resources\/research\/research-paper\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/category\/research-paper\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paper Format<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Title page (APA)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For help formatting the APA title page, click here: <a href=\"https:\/\/apastyle.apa.org\/style-grammar-guidelines\/paper-format\/title-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/apastyle.apa.org\/style-grammar-guidelines\/paper-format\/title-page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Abstract (APA)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For information on the abstract, click here: <a href=\"https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/subject_specific_writing\/writing_in_engineering\/handbook_on_report_formats\/abstracts_and_executive_summaries.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/subject_specific_writing\/writing_in_engineering\/handbook_on_report_formats\/abstracts_and_executive_summaries.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Introductory paragraph:<\/strong> Begin with an introductory paragraph where you introduce the topic to the reader.\u00a0 In this paragraph, you will provide a thesis statement.\u00a0 Your thesis statement informs the reader of the direction of your paper.\u00a0 It is basically a \u201croad map\u201d for your writing that lets the reader know what your paper will discuss.\u00a0 Note: A thesis statement should be only one sentence in length; it is a statement, not a question.\u00a0 For tips on formulating a thesis statement, click here:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/general_writing\/academic_writing\/establishing_arguments\/index.html\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Body of paper:<\/strong>\u00a0 In this area of your paper, you will fully explore the new religious movement. The body of your paper should be well-organized, with topics flowing smoothly from one paragraph to the next.\u00a0 In this area of your paper, you will utilize outside, scholarly material in the form of direct quotations and paraphrased material with citations.\u00a0 Remember, you will need to draw from at least 6 outside, scholarly sources.\u00a0 Your class book must be used, and it will count as one source.\u00a0 Citations should be formulated according to the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines.\u00a0 Click below for help with formulating APA citations:\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/apa_style\/apa_formatting_and_style_guide\/general_format.html\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Conclusion paragraph<\/strong>: You will \u201cwrap up\u201d your paper with a conclusion paragraph that succinctly summarizes your paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reference page:<\/strong> Your writing will be followed by a Reference page.\u00a0 Your Reference page will identify each source that was utilized in your paper.\u00a0 References will be formulated according to American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines.\u00a0 Click below for help with formulating references:\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/apa_style\/apa_formatting_and_style_guide\/reference_list_author_authors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/apa_style\/apa_formatting_and_style_guide\/reference_list_author_authors.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Information<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A note on Sources: <\/strong>You will utilize at least 6 outside, scholarly sources in your paper.&nbsp; Sources must be academic\/expert; e.g., Wikipedia, ehow.com, and answer.com, etc., are not academic\/expert sources to utilize.&nbsp; You must utilize your class book, and it will count as one scholarly source.&nbsp; Below is a link to the JJC Library where you can search databases to locate sources for your paper: <a href=\"https:\/\/library.jjc.edu\/az.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/library.jjc.edu\/az.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beyond the class book, below are some helpful links with information on a variety of new religious movements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/research.library.gsu.edu\/c.php?g=115371&#038;p=4148300\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/new-religious-movement#ref247628\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/new-religious-movement\/The-influence-of-the-East\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assignment details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Writing requirement: Your Research paper should be at least 5 pages in length.\u00a0 This does not include the title page, abstract page, or reference page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adhere to APA guidelines throughout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin with an APA Title Page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write an Abstract.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/apa_style\/apa_formatting_and_style_guide\/general_format.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/apa_style\/apa_formatting_and_style_guide\/general_format.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilize outside scholarly material throughout your writing (paraphrased material and\/or direct quotations) for a well-supported, academically developed paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide APA citations when using outside material.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/apa_style\/apa_formatting_and_style_guide\/in_text_citations_the_basics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/apa_style\/apa_formatting_and_style_guide\/in_text_citations_the_basics.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include a Reference page.\u00a0 Refer to the Purdue Owl website for assistance: <a href=\"https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/apa_style\/apa_formatting_and_style_guide\/reference_list_author_authors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/apa_style\/apa_formatting_and_style_guide\/reference_list_author_authors.html<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize your writing, be mindful of proper sentence structure, and run a spell check before submitting your assignment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit your assignment in the Module 15 Dropbox.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helpful videos on APA formatting:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"APA 7th Edition Format &amp; 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