Christianity and Research

Assessment Descriiption
The rise of secular humanism to prominence in the scientific community has led to the mantra that there is no place for Christianity in scientific study. This assignment will explore the potential conflict of Christianity, science, and ethics, and will guide the learner to make conclusions regarding the appropriate influence of the Christian worldview on psychology research ethics.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
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Support all statements with appropriate, contemporary research. Cite and reference at least two scholarly sources other than those in the module and assignment readings.
Directions:

Write a paper (2,000-2,250 words) that addresses the role of the Christian worldview in the application of research ethics in the field of psychology. Address the following in your paper:

Is Christianity specifically incompatible with Ph.D. research in the field of psychology? Why or why not?
Is the Christian worldview compatible with research ethics in the field of psychology? Why or why not?
To what extent should the Christian worldview influence the type of psychology research conducted and the ethics of that research? Why?
To what extent do you perceive that the Christian worldview will influence the topic and ethics of your intended dissertation research? Why? Is this different than you expected? Why or why not? (Benchmarks Relationships, Spirit, and Self-Discovery C8.1: Appraise the evolution of one’s personal self and worldview.)

Rubric:
Compatibility of Christianity and Psychology Research
50 points
Criteria Descriiption
Compatibility of Christianity and Psychology Research
5. Excellent
50 points
A discussion of the compatibility of Christianity and psychology research is thoroughly presented with rich detail and substantial support.
4. Good
43.5 points
A discussion of the compatibility of Christianity and psychology research is present and thorough.
3. Satisfactory
39.5 points
A discussion of the compatibility of Christianity and psychology research is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
37 points
A discussion of the compatibility of Christianity and psychology research is present, but illogical or incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of the compatibility of Christianity and psychology research is either missing or not evident to the reader.
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Compatibility of Christian Worldview and Psychology Research Ethics
50 points
Criteria Descriiption
Compatibility of Christian Worldview and Psychology Research Ethics
5. Excellent
50 points
A discussion of the compatibility of Christian worldview and psychology research ethics is thoroughly presented with rich detail and substantial support.
4. Good
43.5 points
A discussion of the compatibility of Christian worldview and psychology research ethics is presented and thorough.
3. Satisfactory
39.5 points
A discussion of the compatibility of Christian worldview and psychology research ethics is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
37 points
A discussion of the compatibility of Christian worldview and psychology research ethics is presented, but illogical or incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of the compatibility of Christian worldview and psychology research ethics is not presented.
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Extent to Which Christian Worldview Should Influence Research Type and Ethics
37.5 points
Criteria Descriiption
Extent to Which Christian Worldview Should Influence Research Type and Ethics
5. Excellent
37.5 points
A discussion of the extent to which Christian worldview should influence research type and ethics is thoroughly presented with rich detail.
4. Good
32.63 points
A discussion of the extent to which Christian worldview should influence research type and ethics is presented and thorough.
3. Satisfactory
29.63 points
A discussion of the extent to which Christian worldview should influence research type and ethics is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
27.75 points
A discussion of the extent to which Christian worldview should influence research type and ethics is presented, but inaccurate or illogical.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of the extent to which Christian worldview should influence research type and ethics is either missing or not evident to the reader.
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Extent to Which Christian Worldview Should Influence Intended Dissertation Research (B)
37.5 points
Criteria Descriiption
Extent to Which Christian Worldview Should Influence Intended Dissertation Research (C8.1)
5. Excellent
37.5 points
A discussion of the extent to which Christian worldview should influence intended dissertation research is thoroughly presented with rich detail.
4. Good
32.63 points
A discussion of the extent to which Christian worldview should influence intended dissertation research is presented and thorough.
3. Satisfactory
29.63 points
A discussion of the extent to which Christian worldview should influence intended dissertation research is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
27.75 points
A discussion of the extent to which Christian worldview should influence intended dissertation research is presented, but inaccurate or illogical.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of the extent to which Christian worldview should influence intended dissertation research is either missing or not evident to the reader.
collapse Synthesis and Argument assessment
Synthesis and Argument
25 points
Criteria Descriiption
Synthesis and Argument
5. Excellent
25 points
Synthesis of source information is present and scholarly. Argument is clear and convincing, presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
4. Good
21.75 points
Synthesis of source information is present and meaningful. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
3. Satisfactory
19.75 points
Synthesis of source information is present, but pedantic. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
18.5 points
Synthesis of source information is attempted, but is not successful. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No synthesis of source information is evident. Statement of purpose is not followed to a justifiable conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses non-credible sources.
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Thesis Development and Purpose
25 points
Criteria Descriiption
Thesis Development and Purpose
5. Excellent
25 points
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is contained within the thesis.
4. Good
21.75 points
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. They are descriiptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
3. Satisfactory
19.75 points
Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
18.5 points
Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
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Mechanics of Writing
12.5 points
Criteria Descriiption
Mechanics of Writing
5. Excellent
12.5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good
10.88 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.
3. Satisfactory
9.88 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
9.25 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Mechanical errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.
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APA Format
12.5 points
Criteria Descriiption
APA Format
5. Excellent
12.5 points
The document is correctly formatted. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
4. Good
10.88 points
Required format is used, but minor errors are present (e.g. headings and direct quotes). Reference page is present and includes all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.
3. Satisfactory
9.88 points
Required format is generally correct. However, errors are present (e.g. font, cover page, margins, and in-text citations). Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented though some errors are present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
9.25 points
Required format elements are missing or incorrect. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Reference page is present. However, in-text citations are inconsistently used.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Required format is rarely followed correctly. No reference page is included. No in-text citations are used.

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