MIS 401 - Writing Instructions for Evangelism Mini-Paper

“Evangelism Mini-Paper: Write a five page (dbl. sp.) research paper in good form (according to the latest ed. of Turabian) and style on the most effective evangelism strategies and methods for making disciples from among one of the world religions covered in Corduan (Mormonism, JW, and New Age are NOT valid). A minimum of five sources are required. One of the sources may be the course textbook. At least one source must be a printed journal article, and only two internet sources may be used. This assignment is due on Nov 9” (MIS 401 Syllabus).

This paper must be accompanied by a cover sheet. It must be printed in Times New Roman 12pt font. It must be double spaced with the exception of block quotations and footnotes. It must be stapled in the upper left hand corner. It must not have a blank sheet of paper between the cover and page one. It must not have a table of contents. It must have a list of cited works at the end of the paper that includes only the works that were cited or referred. It must have one inch margins all around on every page. It must be at least five pages, but it must not be more than five and a half pages (not including cover sheet and works cited page). It must have page numbers located on the upper right corner of every page (except cover sheet and works cited). There must be no split infinitives, misspelled words, sentence fragments or contractions. There must be no uses of first or second person in the paper. The formula for entries in footnotes and works cited are different and must be entered according to the latest edition of Turabian. Every assertion (except assertions in the introduction and in summary statements for each main argument for the thesis) must be documented in footnotes. The writer of every quotation must be identified in the body of the paper itself. See above paragraph for instructions about the number and nature of required sources.

This writing project is a research paper designed to answer a very narrow question. The narrow question is, “What are the most effective strategies and methods for making disciples among _______ (Jewish People, Muslims, Hindus, etc.)?” It is not a report that describes the various features of a particular religion. It is not a report that describes evangelism strategies in general. It is, rather, a research paper that focuses on effective evangelism strategies and methods designed for a particular religion. It is a research paper that sets forth a thesis and defends that thesis by making statements that are supported by expert writers.

The introduction must be half of a page or less. The first sentence of the first paragraph of the paper must read something like, “There are several effective evangelism strategies and methods for making disciples among _______ (Jewish People, Muslims, Hindus, etc.). This statement constitutes the answer to the research question. This answer is the thesis of the paper.

The next series of sentences in the introduction must summarize the best methods and strategies that support the thesis. It must read something like, “Jewish People (etc.) can be effectively evangelized by AAAAAAAAAAAA, BBBBBBBBBBBB, CCCCCCCCCCC, DDDDDDDDD and EEEEEEEEEEEE.

The rest of the paper must present the specific strategies and methods that supports the thesis. If there are five methods or strategies, they must each be set forth in about three quarters of a page, and so forth. Each strategy or method must be developed in an orderly manner and supported by expert writers. State succinctly and explain briefly the main point of each strategy or method, then present expert comments that support your assertions. Then move to the next, and so forth. A sample formula for the development of the paper with four main strategies or methods follows below.

Cover Sheet.

Introduction stating thesis and main support for the thesis (1 paragraph, ½ page).

Method or Strategy One (¾ page).

Method or Strategy Two (¾ page).

Method or Strategy Three (¾ page).

Method or Strategy Four (¾ page).

Method or Strategy Five (¾ page).

Summary Conclusion ( ¼ – ½ page).

Works Cited.