Worldwide Definition

OVERVIEW
This assignment is designed to help you understand and define the term worldview. It is important to have a consistent, coherent, and adequate worldview as you interact with others. Everyone has a worldview, though none of us have a perfectly consistent worldview, especially in how we apply it to our decision-making. Completing this assignment is the first part of a four-part research paper assignment. Each assignment will build upon the other culminating in a final completed research paper.

INSTRUCTIONS
For this assignment, you are to define the term worldview (75 – 100 words). You are writing a research paper, so this assignment should be written in paragraph format.

• Cover page – This is the first page to be included in your paper. (This should be formatted according to the style (APA, MLA, Turabian) that you will be using for this assignment. See the sample paper in the Writing Style Guide link for formatting instructions). If you are using APA, an Abstract is not required.
• Content pages – These pages will contain your content and fulfill the requirements listed below.
What is a worldview? Define the term “worldview” (75-100 words). Use descriptive phrases to support your definition. Use and cite content from at least two sources in this part to define the term. Note: Add the word count.

• Bibliography/References/Works Cited page
a. A Bibliography, Reference, or Works Cited page must be included based on the style you have chosen to format your paper (APA, MLA, or Turabian). Select the Writing Style Guide link on the Course Menu to find sample papers that will guide you through formatting this page and your paper.
b. A minimum of two different sources must be used and cited in the body of your paper and added here.

1. Use academic sources for your paper. (For example, do not include blogs, social media, opinion pages, or Wikipedia.)
2. At least one of the sources must be outside of the materials used in this course (this would include the Bible, any required reading or videos, and the required textbooks).

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.