What significant impact does this issue have on a student affairs department? Why is this topic significant or worthwhile to study?

Abstract

The Abstract is written last. The content is to be a synopsis of the main findings of your paper. Consider this paragraph an abridged version of your full paper.
Body Paragraphs and Headings

To ensure that your paper meets the requirements of the rubric, the following elements must be clearly identified with headings.
Introduction

Although not labeled with a heading on your paper, this section will introduce your topic and provide your specific research question that will be developed throughout the paper (250 words).

Discuss what interested you about this topic. Give a broad overview of the scope of the work you are reviewing.

Best practice is to place the research question at the end of the introduction. In doing so, you are creating a transition for the rest of the paper that supports your topic.

Importance

Discuss why this issue is important to study.

Defend the importance of the topic. Give a broad overview of the scope of the work you are reviewing. Clarify what the issue is you are looking at and the importance it has from your perspective.
Significance

What significant impact does this issue have on a student affairs department?

Why is this topic significant or worthwhile to study?

What, if anything, can be learned from this topic?
Impact

How does this topic relate to current practices?

What important questions are answered today based on your topic?

What has been learned from your study?

Biblical Worldview

From a biblical-worldview perspective, what are the issues this topic presents?
Offer alternative ideas which incorporate a solid, biblical-worldview perspective. The use of Scripture is appropriate in this section.