Post PSY101
Unit 1 Paraphrasing Assigment latest 2016 October
The paraphrasing assignment is designed to help you rewrite
a paragraph in your own words. This is a
skill you will need for this course and future courses as you conduct research
to write papers.
Complete the following steps:
1. Watch the
following video on plagiarism and APA citation format:
http://flash1r.apa.org/apastyle/basics/index.htm
2. Read the
following course requirement for writing in Psychology courses at Post
University.
For all written work in this course, it is expected that you
will write using your OWN words. You are
expected to discuss psychological concepts, theories, and research
results. In doing so, you will learn to
communicate using the “language” and terminology of Psychology. Although you will learn the language of
Psychology, it is critical that you communicate your learning by using your own
words. If you describe the theory or
research results of others; you must paraphrase the main ideas in your own
words. Watch this video below to learn
more:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/563/02/
Paraphrasing is the only way you can clearly show your
instructor what YOU have learned. Paraphrasing is different from
summarizing. Watch this video to learn
the difference:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/563/1/
3. After
watching the video, paraphrase the paragraphs below. That is, re-write the passage in your OWN
words.
The following passage is taken from your textbook, Chapter
1, pp. 26-27.
“The scientfic method is the approach used by psychologists
to systematically acquire knowledge and understanding about behavior and other
phenomena of interst. It consists of four main steps: (1) identifying questions
of interest, (2) formulating an explanation, (3) carrying out research designed
to support or refute an explanation, and (4) communicating the findings.
In using the scientifc method, psychologists start by
identifying questions of interest. We have all been cirous at some time about
our observations of everyday behavior. We have all be curious at some time
about our observations of everyday behavior. If you have ever asked yourself
why a particular teacher is so easily annoyed, why a friend is always late for
appointments, or how your dog understands commands, you have been formulating
questions about human behavior.
Psychologists, too, ask questions about the nature and
causes of behavior. They may want to explore explanations for everyday
behaviors or for various phenomena. They may also pose questions that build on
findings from their previous research or from research carried out by other
psychologists. Or they may produce new questions that are based on curiosity,
creativity, or insight.
After a question has been identified, the next step in the
scientific method is to develop a theory to explain observed phenomenon.
Theories are broad explanations and predictions concerning phenomena of
interest. They provide a framework for understanding the relationships among a
set of otherwise unorganized principles.”
4. Remember
to include in-text citations. Your in-text citation for this assignment should
look like the sentence below. Note that the in-text citation comes before the
period at the end of the sentence.
This is the sentence referencing the resource(Feldman,
2013).
5. In
addition, you will need to include a reference at the end of your paraphrasing
assignment. Your reference should look like this:
References
Feldman, R. S. (2015). Essentials of understanding psychology.
(11th Ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
Post PSY101
Unit 2 Scholarly Source Assignment latest 2016 October
What is the Difference between a Scholarly Journal Article
and a Popular Magazine Article?
It is important that the information you learn about
Psychology is supported by strong academic research. Research that is published in peer-reviewed
journals is considered scholarly work.
For this assignment you will distinguish between a scholarly journal
article and a popular magazine article.
1. Please
view the “Welcome to the Traurig Library!” Tutorial:Welcome to the Traurig
Library Tutorial
2. Write
aminimum one-page essay following these guidelines:
• Summarize
the characteristics of each type of article.
• Compare
and contrast a scholarly journal article with a popular magazine article by
including three ways they are similar and three ways they are different.
• Choose a
scholarly article related to your topic and a non-scholarly article directly
related to your topic and explain how they are similar and different. Please
use specific examples from each article.
• Make sure
to include references to your articles.
Post PSY101
Unit 4 Paper Resources Assignment latest 2016 October
For your course paper, you will need to include a minimum of
FOUR scholarly sources to support your ideas.
One source may be your textbook and the other three should be scholarly
journal articles.
It is similar to an annotated bibliography. Refer to the
following resources for more information.
• https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/1
• https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/03/
For this assignment,
• List your
sources in APA style. For more
information on APA style, refer to this website:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/
• Summarize
the main findings described in the sources.
• Explain
how each source relates to your paper topic.
Post PSY101
Unit 5 Paper Outline Assignment latest
2016 October
Prior to writing your course paper in paragraph form, you
will create an outline for your paper.
The outline should be organized similarly to the sample outline
provided.
Your outline should have an Introduction section, Body
section, and Conclusion section. The
Body section should be organized according to themes you will discuss in your
paper. The scholarly sources you are
using must be included in the sections in which you plan to discuss their
content.
For additional outline samples, refer to the following site:
• https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20081113013048_544.pdf
Post PSY101
Unit 7 Course Paper Assignment latest
2016 October
You are required
to complete one course paper during the 8-week module; it will be due at the
end of Unit 7. Please note that
PRIOR to completing the course paper you will complete two other assignments
that are designed to help you write a successful course paper. These include:
1. Course paper resources
assignment due by Wednesday of Unit 4
2. Course paper
outline assignment due by Sunday of UNIT 5
These assignments
are designed to help you complete your paper in stages. You will be graded on these assignments and
receive feedback from your instructor so you will be comfortable that you are
on the “right track” to complete the course paper in UNIT 7.
The requirements
for your course paper are as follows:
·
Written in the
format of the most current (6th) edition of the APA manual.
·
This type of
research paper is similar to a literature review in that you will be discussing
what information is currently known about your topic.
·
Include a
discussion of psychological theory AND key research findings relevant to your
chosen topic (below). Your incorporation of theory and research should come
from the information you find through your reading of scholarly sources and
journal articles (from your course paper resources assignment due in UNIT 3).
·
Include specific
examples that support theory and research.
·
Please note that
this is NOT an opinion essay.
·
The body of the
paper must be five full pages in length,
not including APA style title page and References page.
·
Each paper must
be a Word document, double spaced with size 12 Times New Roman font and 1 inch
margins on all sides.
·
Please use
complete sentences, appropriate grammar, spelling, and a minimum of 4 SCHOLARLY references (you may
use your textbook as one reference). Please be sure to avoid using Internet
sources such as Wikipedia or other web-based resources that do not have strong
academic backing.
·
You will also be
required to use in-text references in your work in accordance with APA style to
avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism detection software will be used to scan each
paper.
Refer to the
rubric below for a guideline as to how your paper will be graded. Students are
strongly encouraged to use the writing center (writingcenter@post.edu) for assistance
with all assignments.
Each paper must
be submitted via Blackboard; emailed copies will not be accepted. Policies in
regard to turning work in late also apply to these assignments.
Course
Paper Topics:Please choose ONE of the following
topics below for your paper:
·
Compare and contrast humanistic and behavioral
approaches to psychology? Please be sure to use at least 4 scholarly research
examples to help demonstrate these principles.
·
Choose a topic (examples: aggression,
schizophrenia, depression, learning, conformity, media influence) in Psychology
you would like to study. How would YOU study this topic using the Scientific
Method? This should be your OWN design
and not a copy of a previously published study.
·
Describe four primary ethical principles
required for psychological research with human beings. Please be sure to use at least 4 scholarly
research examples to help demonstrate the principles.
·
Why does a course on psychology begin by
examining the structures and function of the nervous system? Give specific
examples from at least 4 research studies that demonstrate how the nervous
system influences behavior.
·
Compare and contrast classical conditioning
and operant conditioning. Explain real
world applications of these learning theory principles. Please be sure to use at least 4 scholarly
research examples to help demonstrate the principles.
·
Define reinforcement and punishment. Why do
psychologists prefer negative reinforcement to punishment as a way to shape
behavior? Be sure to share at least 4 scholarly research examples in your
discussion of the concepts.
·
Describe the effects of watching violent television
programs and movies on children. Please be sure to use at least 4 scholarly
research examples to help demonstrate these effects.
·
What are three harmful maternal behaviors that
can affect the developing child? Please be sure to use at least three scholarly
research examples to support your discussion.
·
Choose one aspect of development (cognitive,
personality, language, social/emotional) and discuss how nature and nurture
might interact to influence this aspect of development. Please be sure to use at least three
scholarly research examples to support your ideas.
·
How do cultural factors influence human
development? Please be sure to use at
least three scholarly research examples to support your ideas.
·
Choose a theorist (Freud, Piaget, Erikson, Skinner,
or Bandura). Explain the main features
of their theory and the relevance of their theory today. Please be sure to use at least four scholarly
research examples to support your ideas.
·
Choose a psychological disorder. Define the disorder, explain symptoms and
impact on the individual and family/society. Discuss potential causes, and
treatments. Please be sure to use at least four scholarly research examples to
support your ideas.
·
Explain how attitudes are changed through
persuasion, and describe how attitudes and behavior influence one another.
Please be sure to use at least four scholarly research examples to support your
ideas.
·
Define cognitive dissonance. Provide an
example of cognitive dissonance from your own experience. Explain why cognitive
dissonance can cause attitude change. Please be sure to use at least four
scholarly research examples to support your ideas.
·
Define social influence and conformity, and
describe the factors that influence conformity. Please discuss a recent example
from the news (global, national, or local) that helps demonstrate these
concepts. Also, please be sure to use at least four scholarly research examples
to support your ideas.
