Traumatology

OVERVIEW
This assignment is part of a series of 5 assignments designed to allow a learner to intentionally focus on and narrow in on a specific topic and population of interest across the 8 weeks of the term. The assignments in this series include: Traumatology Topic, Traumatology Outline, Traumatology Annotated Outline, Traumatology Power Point, and Traumatology Paper Assignment. This series of assignments is contemplated to help prepare the learner for the dissertation requirements of deepening a single topic of interest over a period of time and presenting the findings in more than one modality.
In this outline, the learner will incorporate the feedback from the first assignment in the series, Traumatology Topic, to further develop the focus of the topic and population of interest for the course. The Outline will include initial references that support the main points of the outline, with some initial development of topics throughout each of the 5 main sections of the outline. Each main section of the outline should include at least 1 peer reviewed, scholarly article that support the topics discussed in the sections. Other sources can be included, as well. A brief outline with a summary of the pertinent organization for the topic within each section should be presented along with the references pages for the sources mentioned in the outline.
Note: no use of writing from previous assignments can be included in this paper.
INSTRUCTIONS
Include the following components in the Traumatology Outline Assignment:
• The outline must include the following:
o Professional APA style Title Page
o The Following Sections Must be Included in the Outline:
 Discussion of the Topic of Study
• Begin to develop an outline of the main issues related to the topic. References on this topic may include sources that offer an overview of the topic and information of what the current research states regarding what is currently known about the topic. Note: this paper’s audience is a scholarly audience of emerging traumatology experts. Do not include information that would be well-known to this audience (i.e. references to the DSM, for instance, would not be appropriate here).
• At least 1 scholarly source is required for this section.
 Population of Interest
• This section should include points on the outline that identify a specific population of interest and the relevance of studying this population.
• Sources can include published studies regarding risk factors, population data (including country or countries of interest), base rate or incidence rate of the topic within the population, and other pertinent information that offers a clear view of topic related to the population of interest for the paper.
• Other sources discussing rationales for studying the population might include studies that show that there is a poor representation of the population of interest in the literature, a personal interest in the population (i.e. ministry or vocation), local community concern, vulnerability issues, and etc.
• At least 1 scholarly source is required for this section.
 Variables Associated with the Topic
• This section should include outline information that begins to show an expansion of the topic specific to the population of interest and the factors that affect how this topic in traumatology is experienced by the population indicated.
• Sources in this section could include studies that show relevant symptoms, short- and long-term effects associated with the topic, frequently occurring comorbidities, and an overview of recommended treatment methodologies for the type of trauma selected for the focus of this paper. Note: the population of interest must be evident discussed throughout.
• At least 1 scholarly source is required for this section.
 Biblical Integration
• This section must present an outline for building a scholarly discussion of biblical integration. Sources from Christian counseling, Christian accommodative practices, Chaplain work, pastoral counseling, or other published topics related to the topic and population of interest.
• Bible verses and Christian or faith-based topics can included along with appropriate scholarship (commentaries, theology references, etc.). Note: the audience for this paper is a Professional APA, scholarly reader.
• At least 1 scholarly source is required for this section.
 Topics for Future Research
• This section should include what research states are gaps in the literature and what should continue to be the focus for future researchers.
• At least 1scholarly source is required for this section.
• Other Requirements
o At least 5 peer reviewed journal articles with publication dates in the last 3 years are required.
o Texts from this course may be used as sources; they will be in addition to the other required sources.