Using techniques demonstrated in class, find 3 scholarly research articles related to a topic we discussed in this course. Introduction to Psychology is a course that covers a very broad range of topics, this assignment allows you as a student to investigate more deeply an idea, concept, theory or topic that interests you. Remember that there is specific criteria for scholarly sources. For example, news web articles (cnn), magazine articles (Time), some online health publications (webmd) and blogs are NOT scholarly. Your paper should be 10 pages double spaced, Times New Roman font, regular margins and should summarize and review the research for an audience of your peers (someone with a basic knowledge of psychology). APA style is to be used such as appropriate citations in-text and references. Plagiarism and academic honesty on this assignment will not be tolerated, refer to the course syllabus for more information about academic dishonesty.
125 points
APA formatting
Correct in-text citations where appropriate and necessary, paper contains proper parts of an APA style paper (Headers, Abstract, references, etc) See link on Blackboard for information about APA format
125 points
Scholarly Article Source
Main sources used are (at least 3) scholarly research articles, correctly referenced, paraphrased and/or summarized (not plagiarized)
125 points
Grammar and Style
A scientific, formal style of writing is used, the assignment is a clearly edited final edition of the paper suitable for the audience (peers). The paper is organized and contains no errors in grammar, wording, and language. Ideas are concisely conveyed.
125 points
Assignment Criteria Met
Meets the criteria of the assignment (12 point font, double spaced, 10 pages (This includes a separate cover page, an abstract page, and the reference page) Content of assignment is summarization of source (not argument, opinion, etc.)
500 points total
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