?Introduction to Psychology, PSY101 Term Paper Guidelines and Instructions Due Date: TBA 1. Write a paper minimally five full pages in length that covers a topic in Psychology and then illustrates, through your own personal examples and life experiences, how this topic applies to you. Part One of the paper should be a clear concise summary of the topic's main ideas and contributions to Psychology, and should be a minimum of 2.
5 pages long. In Part Two, illustrate the topic covered in the first part of the paper with personal experiences and examples from your life. By applying your personal experience to the topic, ideally you will better understand who you are, who you want to be, your behavior, and what is important to you. ) This second part of the paper should be a minimum of 2. 5 pages in length.
Be sure to include an introduction and conclusion in your paper. s 2. You may use any of the topics covered in the Ciccarelli textbook. It is also possible to use a different topic with my approval. Your selected topic must be approved by the instructor.
3.You should have at least 5 sources in your paper, and you may use your notes and textbook. The best sources are original research studies published in professional journals. The number of electronic sources should be limited to one. Make sure you cite these sources in standard APA reference and citation style (see item 6). 4.
The paper must be word-processed. Use one-inch margins for the top, bottom and margins of the paper, double-spacing and a font size no larger than 12. Put a separate title page that includes your name on the front of the paper, and a reference page at the end. .
Pay attention to writing mechanics. Poor sentence construction, typos, bad paragraphing, and unclear style will lower your grade. Furthermore, a short paper will get a short grade. However, there is no maximum limit. Late papers will not be accepted.
6. Reference citation format and example: Direct quotes or unique ideas paraphrased from a source should be cited. APA reference style involves using the last name of the author or editor and the date of publication of the work cited in the body of the text as a reference.For example, if you are quoting from the Ciccarelli text in your paper, at the end of the quote you would do this: (Ciccarelli, 2012). These references then refer the reader to the reference list at the end of your paper. For example, your references should appear alphabetically on a separate page at the end of your paper and look like this: References Ciccarelli, Saundra K.
(2012). Psychology Third Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Paper Grading Criteria 50 points possible. 1.
General writing skills a. spelling, neatness b. writing mechanics c. writing style, clear, coherent d. format, margins, references, etc 2. Summary of topic (Part One) a.
major ideas and contributions b. demonstrate comprehension of the topic c. written in own words 3. Application of topic (Part Two) a. illustration of major ideas through personal examples and illustration b.
personal opinion and reaction c. reasons(s) for choosing the topic 4. Integration and synthesis of source information and ideas
