A psychotic spectrum disorder: Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder.

Write 4 page paper with introduction and conclusion paragraph, 12 pt Times New Roman, double-spaced, not including title page and reference page on:

A psychotic spectrum disorder: Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder.

Conduct research in the University Library to locate 3 peer-reviewed journal articles, content from books on schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, and news stories to use as supporting documentation in your article.

Highlight specific details related to the following:

Development, origin, or cause of the disorder (biological/environmental influences)
Symptoms of the disorder
Treatment options for the disorder
Discuss how those with this disorder end up in the news and intersect with main stream population (i.e. schizophrenia and homelessness; those with schizophrenia committing crimes-pushing people onto subway tracks, etc)

Review your completed article to ensure that it flows appropriately and logically, transitions well from topic to topic, and includes the required information outlined in these instructions. Please check your writing submission for errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to avoid point deductions.

Grading:

Content/Organization 60%

Punctuation/Grammar/Spelling/Sentence Structure/APA 40%

 

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