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Post PSY101 Unit 1 Paraphrasing Assigment

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

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

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

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

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 ([email protected]) 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.