Need help in writing a research paper relative to the scholarly study of creativity, creative thinking, or a published creative problem solving process. Students may choose from a list of topics (listed on next page). The paper should draw from at least five sources that relate to the creative study under examination. Sources may include both popular and professional, scholarly or technical sources, but at least three of the cited sources must be from professional, scholarly or technical sources. Internet sources will not be accepted. Only original sources of publications will be accepted as referenced materials.
The paper should be sectioned, using appropriate section headings, as follows: a) Present the topic of choice, justifying statements via sources compiled through research of published literature; b) Critique the process or content you researched (positive AND negative aspects); c) include Personal Application, i.e., how you see yourself using the discussed creativity topic information and/or selected creative process(es) in your professional or personal life. The paper should be 5-6, double-spaced, 12 pt font, typed pages using American Psychological Association (APA) format. Do not include an abstract, running head or any pictures, diagrams, charts, etc.
The following is a partial listing of documented creative thinking and/or change methods or processes. You may research any one of the following methods/processes as the subject of your process paper.