Category: Psychology

The final paper will be written in accordance with APA guideline/style. Paper format: While the presentation is semi-formal, in terms of language and style, the paper is the formal written assignment in this course. It will include: title; abstract; the core of the paper will be an introduction (1-2 pages), method (of your qualitative research; addressing the reliability and the validity of biographical resources; 1 page), results (the life story of the person, focus only on facts; 4-5 pages), discussion (your understanding of the life story of the person, focus on interpretation and speculation according to your psychological knowledge; 3-4 pages); summary (1/2 page); reference list; appendix. The recommended length of the paper is 10 double spaced pages (not including bibliography). Maximum length is 11 pages (not including bibliography). Appendix at any length is accepted.
The presentation’s structure would be like the structure of an academic paper in psychology (see below “Final Paper”) with one difference: The presenters may leave some issues open for discussion in class, and they may share their questions with the class. Post-presentation class discussion is aimed at targeting these issues and enriching the final paper. The professor will lead the post-presentation discussion. Rubric is available on eClass. As described earlier, this project aims at integration of personality theory, personality styles and disorders in real life. Since students are not eligible to apply clinical concepts to real people, a compromise is offered: Instead of exploring the life of a “living” person, students may focus on a known person, about whom there is a lot of biographical information. Examples: Joseph Stalin, Sylvia Plath. Of more contemporary interest: Donald Trump. The person on focus does not have to demonstrate any psychopathology: Barak Obama, for example, would be a good candidate to be the focus of your study.
It is advisable to choose an interesting, multilayered, complex personality about whom there is enough reliable psychologically relevant information to be the centre of your project. Students are expected to demonstrate critical thinking about biographical data collection issues, such as contradictions among sources, issues of reliability and validity. The project will relate to a minimum of two theoretical perspectives learnt in class and at least one issue (theoretical or empirical) independently studied. These will be applied to a person on focus. For example: If you decided to work on the life story of Princess Diana, you may use two of the theories discussed in class (such as Freud’s psychoanalysis and attachment) plus independent research on a personality disorder they may have had (i.e., bulimia; impact of parental conflict on children; or any other issue that is relevant to Princess D’s life). Checklist /Rubric: Writing Skills (50%)
APA title
APA abstract
Clear language Correct grammar Correct spelling
Chapters are divided into paragraphs
Paragraphs make sense, with beginning, body, end
Many paragraphs are linked to each other
Chapters: Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, Reference in this order
APA in-text citations and quotations
APA bibliography
Content (50%)
Abstract (half a page, not included in the pages count): a description of the essence of your study Introduction (1-2- pages): The purpose of your study; what did you do: who was your subject; shortly describe your data collection; what theoretical frameworks guided the interpretation of your data. Don’t forget references when needed. Method (1 page): Elaborate about the way the data was collected (“data” refers to the facts about the life and behaviour of your subject). Address issues of reliability, validity, strengths and weaknesses and potential biases of the various biographic resources. Here you may mention methodological literature on qualitative research methods (plus references). Results (4-5 pages): The life story and behaviour of your subject (“data”).
Focus on facts only. Whole, multi-faceted description of your subject: address all significant social roles (e.g., Princess D: daughter, sister, friend, spouse, mother, philanthropist, social activist).
Relevant details about childhood and adolescence that will enable connecting childhood and adulthood through a developmental theoretical framework (for example: temperament, attachment, Freud, Adler, Erikson, Kohut, Klein, Mahler, Rogers, Learning Theories).
Adulthood
Specify behaviours that can substantiate a potential axis 1 and/or axis 2 diagnoses.
Discussion (3-4 pages): Your understanding of the life and behaviour of your subject: demonstrate your knowledge of psychology.
Address personality styles and/or disorder as learnt from Millon’s text
If there is an axis one disorder (e.g., bulimia) use what we referred to as “Millon’s formula” to connect it to axis two and axis four (we learned these concepts in class). When PD is indicated (for example, antisocial PD for Ted Bundy), offer a tentative diagnosis, given that you are not eligible to diagnose anybody. If a personality style is indicated, your language should be tentative as well. In many cases it is useful to articulate an overarching question about your subject’s behaviour. This question may allow you to integrate a lot of information about your subject, and to increase the cohesiveness of the paper. For example: How can Princess D’s turn-away from the royal family be understood by the science of psychology? Complex, multi-faceted approach to knowledge of psychology rather than a simplistic one. Keep in mind the principle of overdetermination. Methodological considerations are integrated in the discussion when appropriate. Critical thinking Depth Engaging Demonstration of independent research (examples: papers/books about attachment beyond the well known Bowlby and Ainsworth, studies, literature reviews, research on an additional relevant issue (e.g, relevant for Princess D: Bulimia, parental marital conflicts). The quality of your resources counts. Demonstration of knowledge of personality theories and applying them to your subject
Use references to back up your knowledge. General:
Total 10 double spaced pages, not including the abstract, bibliography, and an appendix.
Appendix: Can be at any length.

resources to use: 
https://ed.ted.com/lessons/5-tips-to-improve-your-critical-thinking-samantha-agoos 
American Psychological Association. (2008b). Frequently asked questions about graduate school: What is psychology?Links to an external site. https://www.apa.org/education/grad/faqs
This web page will support you in in making a decision about which packet to prepare in the Packet Preparation: Week 1 assignment.
Accessibility StatementLinks to an external site.
Privacy PolicyLinks to an external site.
American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conductLinks to an external site.. (2002, amended effective June 1, 2010, and January 1, 2017). https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/
This web page will offer you information on differing ethical application that you may need to consider in this course. It will be useful throughout your course. In Week 1, the introduction and preamble should be reviewed for your Week 1 Journal. In addition, after graduation, it will be useful to you as you consider the application of psychological knowledge.
Accessibility StatementLinks to an external site.
Privacy PolicyLinks to an external site.
Important notes:
1.   limit the use of quoted material. Proper grammar should be applied.
2. You should also exhibit obvious attention to critical thought and understanding of the content, as demonstrated in Samantha Agoos’s TED-Ed Animation,
Asignment:
There are many additional considerations you may include, but the key to this reflection is to
Demonstrate a broad understanding about the importance of the responsibilities associated with graduating with knowledge in the area of psychology.
Discuss implications associated with ethical writing practices.
Discuss the implications of offering psychological advice to others, with limited knowledge and without credentials.

This assignment is the second component of your course project. For this assignment, you will use the findings from your interview to complete an initial analysis. Choose one career counseling theory and apply it to your interview findings.
Your interview should have included questions to help you understand your interviewee’s work, education, and family history. Your goal is to understand your interviewee’s story and the details of how that story evolved. You will not need to use any formal assessments in your interview, but if your subject has completed any, you may choose to use them to help inform your analysis.
Address the following aspects in your paper:
Introduce and describe your interviewee’s situation, including his or her interests, preferences, personality, skills, and values. You do not need to address all five of these aspects, but you should address at least two. If your interviewee has completed a formal career-related assessments (Myers-Briggs, Strengthfinder, et cetera), you may include those as well.
Choose a theory to apply to your interview and rationalize your choice (Holland, theory of work adjustment, Super, Gottfredson, the relationship approach, or SCCT). (In the Unit 9 assignment, you will choose a second theory from this list to apply to your interview.)
Analyze the interviewee’s work and life career history within the framework of your chosen theory.
Apply your chosen career development theory to the interests and preferences of your interviewee. How would you connect theory to practice?
Include at least five academic sources to support your paper, using proper APA format for all citations and references. Most of your articles should be peer-reviewed sources; you can use the resource provided to help you locate these types of sources. You need to demonstrate a breadth of scholarship available on the topic.
Please note that after you submit this assignment and receive feedback on it, you will be expected to incorporate a revised version in your final analysis in Unit 9.
Assignment Requirements
Research and references: Provide a minimum of 5 scholarly references in proper APA style.
Number of pages: The body of your paper must be 5–7 double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Formatting: Present your citations and references in APA format.
Written communication: Written communication must reflect graduate-level writing skills and successfully convey the message.

Make sure it is APA format. Write about any Topic that is appropriate in college and that would tie in Psychology.

The purpose of this assignment is to give you momentum on this project and allow your instructor to review your progress and offer feedback and suggestions to ensure success on the final paper.
Read the assignment description again for your Theoretical Comparison paper (due in Week 8).
Prepare a simple outline for the projected structure of your paper. Your outline does not need to be expanded or contain comments.
Prepare a reference page reflecting the library resources and other scholarly literature that you researched and want to integrate into your paper.

Psych 313 Grading Rubric: Individual Research Project
Design a research experiment that addresses a major topic in the field of Sensation and Perception. To motivate your paper, use three to ten peer-reviewed research articles as primary sources. Design all aspects of the study as though you were going to collect the data yourself. Manufacture and present data that provide support or refute your hypothesis. Submit a fully written research article NOT a presentation. Please submit an electronic copy of assignments to me via Blackboard. Rather than sending me full research articles for step #2 below, send a single page of references in APA format. Additionally, your project:
1. Must be an original contribution to the scientific literature.
2. Must benefit society
3. Must be something that genuinely interests you.
4. Must relate to a sensory process.
You will only receive a grade for the final presentation. However, different aspects of the assignment are to be completed ahead of time so that I may give you feedback. Please turn in the following on the date mentioned in class:
1.      Topic and thesis statement 
2.      Research articles, background, introduction, and refined thesis statement
3.      Methods section
4.      Results and Discussion section 
5.      Rough draft in APA format with citations, figures, tables, figure legends, and references 
6.      Final draft 
Content (50 points)
Points Earned
Additional Comments
The topic is interesting and appropriate for psychology research
The psychological construct is defined using an operational definition.
The thesis is directed at solving a major problem in field and asks an empirical question.
The hypothesis makes a falsifiable prediction.
The methods are appropriate and sufficiently detailed for an independent party to replicate the study.
The Results section is accurate, brief, and reports statistics.
Tables, Figures, and Figure Legends clearly illustrate the relevant aspects of the data.
The Discussion section recapitulates the hypothesis, results, methods, and motivation of the paper.
The Discussion is logical and relates to the body of the paper. It should also contain key elements (i.e., relate your work to the field, methodological issues, future experiments).
Organization/Development (15 Point)
Points Earned
Additional Comments:
The paper has a structure that is clear, logical, and easy to follow (e.g., Abstract, Intro, Methods, Results, Discussion, and subheadings when necessary).
The paper addresses a single, empirical research question. There is an argumentative thesis statement.
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and properly motivates the thesis statement.
Each paragraph has a topic sentence that relates to or supports to the thesis. The content in each paragraph relates to the topic sentence.
Transitions between sentences/paragraphs/sections aid in maintaining the flow of thought.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. Writing is not in the first person. Use the past tense where appropriate. Do not use quotation unless there is no alternative.
Mechanics (10 Point)
Points Earned
Additional Comments
The paper follows APA format.
In-text citations and bibliography follow APA format.
The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.
Rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation are followed.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Total (75 points)
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@I am an international student attending a community college and am not fluent in English. I would appreciate it if you could use academic expressions without difficult or professional jargon. The file named “minsoo kim” contains the summary of the survey results I have organized. Based on that file and the additional three attached files, I would be grateful if you could create the content. PPT file doesn’t have to be professional and fancy! I would like it to be easy to read and include the content I have organized. The below is the introduction of this assignment. Thank you!!@
Now it is time to showcase the results of your study in a brief PowerPoint presentation highlighting the key findings of your work and its relevance to the field of psychology.
Your PowerPoint presentation should introduce the research topic studied and present a basic background of past research in that area.  Detail the research question studied and the specific hypothesis tested in your investigation.  Present your results and any problems encountered while conducting your study or limitations to your results.  Have fun with this project. It should be a creative and engaging presentation.
Requirements for your PowerPoint presentation: 
Include the following in your PowerPoint presentation:
At least 7 – 10 PowerPoint slides
Include several pictures, tables, video links, or other graphics related to your topic
Attractive presentation
An introduction to your research topic
Explain research question studied and specific hypothesis tested
Results of your survey
Discussion of relevance and limitations of your investigation
Slides should be well organized, following a logical progression, each building on the other
Presentation should be creative and engaging
Must relate to field of psychology and have value to the class
Following the submission of your PowerPoint presentation, fellow classmates will have an opportunity to view your work and you theirs. This will provide an opportunity for an exchange of ideas and a chance to learn from the work of your fellow students.
This assignment should be submitted as a PowerPoint file.
Here are a few sample PowerPoint presentations from former students.  Unlike your project, these sample presentations were done by students working in groups of 3 to 5 students and are therefore a bit lengthier than what I expect of your solo projects.

1) For this chapter pick one of the following concepts (1 point):
self-awareness theory
self-perception theory
two-factor theory of emotion
overjustification effect
upward or downward social comparison
self-handicapping
To answer question 1 please just state the concept you picked.
2) Write the definition from the textbook for this concept. (1 point)  You can copy the definition from the textbook.
3) Describe a situation from your life (i.e., something that happened to you, your friends, your family, etc.) that relates to the concept.  For this part you’re not talking about the concept iteslf, you are just giving me the background information so I know what’s happening.  The length of this will vary greatly and depending on how long it takes for you to describe the situation.  (2 points)
4) Write how this situation illustrates the concept you picked.  This needs to be in enough detail so that I know you understand and can apply the concept.  This will probably take around 50 words.  (6 points)
Please number the answer, so i can know which will go with. NO OUTSIDE SOURCES, JUST 
THE TEXTBOOK. 

Career Development Autobiography (Should be comprehensive but not more than 10 pages)
This paper builds on your Career Factors Checklist assignment and will make up a large chunk of your portfolio. It should convey who you are and how you got there. Because the best individual contributors, managers, and leaders truly know themselves, each student will write a paper including:
●      Career socialization autobiography – What factors, influences, and events have shaped your career development? What specific factors (See Career Factor Checklist), people, and events make your career development different from any other person? This portion of the paper should capture a personal and career analysis of your life from the values, attitudes, and behaviors that you have developed up to this point of your life.
●      A personal mission statement – what do you want to accomplish personally and professionally over the next 5 to 10 years
●      Core values – what are the principles, beliefs, and standards that guide your life (both work and non-work related)
●      Career aspirations – short-term (2-5 years) and long-term (10+ years)
●      Planned legacy – what do you want to be remembered for at the end of your professional career (i.e., how would you like to be described by colleagues at your retirement party)  and at the end of your life (i.e., how would you like your eulogy to read)
Your paper should specifically address all of the above listed. Your content is your own knowledge about yourself and about how you have been socialized. Personal reflection, discussions with others, and a conscious awareness of your past and present are prerequisites for completing this assignment. This is not a paper that can be written in a couple days or without considerable thought. Please use APA style of writing in essay form. Proofreading is a must. Papers are to be typed (double-spaced, 12 pt font) and should not exceed 10 pages.

Assignment: Pictures Person Test and Description
Your Assignment is to view the “Pictures Person Test” and follow the directions at the top of the page. Please read the descriptions, but only after you have taken the test.
What image are you?
Would this be considered a reliable and valid test of personality? Why or why not? 
This should be 5-6 sentences and please post your response by May 24th.