As you prepare for this assignment, I wanted to share a few thoughts for clarity. For this assignment, you will prepare an outline. Open attachment titled "Research Topic List," you will be able to view a Word document with five (5) topics. (I highlighted in RED my topic in this attachment)
Based on the topic (and points that you are required to discuss), you will develop the outline.
For the assignment for next Monday, you will be writing the actual essay on the topic.
The outline is an exercise that will hopefully show that if you can develop an effective outline, it will make writing the essay a bit easier.
(NEED THIS PART COMPLETED WITHIN THE NEXT 5 HOURS)
ASSINGMENT PART 1
Create an outline that highlights 3-5 main points for each subtopic for your Psychology Research Paper, due next Monday.
Include citations for the peer-reviewed sources that you will be using.
ASSINGMENT PART 2
Resource: "Writing Process" video and Research Topic List.
Choose one of the topics from the Research Topic List.
Conduct research through the University Library, and locate 2 to 4 peer-reviewed sources on your chosen topic.
Follow the steps in the "Writing Process" video.
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word research paper on your chosen topic. Refer to the Research Topic List for items to include in the paper.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Include a reference page with a minimum of 2 to 4 peer-reviewed sources.
Research Topic List
Choose one of the following topics to complete your Week Four Psychology Research Paper.
MY TOPIC IS IN RED
Topic 1: The use of psychological principles in the workplace
Include the following:
• Which psychological principles are often used?
• How are these psychological principles used?
• Which psychological principles used are the most effective?
Topic 2: The benefits of understanding developmental psychology
Include the following:
• What is developmental psychology?
• How is developmental psychology applicable in life?
• Why can understanding developmental psychology be beneficial?
Topic 3: Considerations when conducting psychological research
Include the following:
• What are the main important considerations when conducting psychological research?
• Why are these considerations important?
• What could potentially happen if these considerations were ignored?
Topic 4: The different methods of intelligence testing
Include the following:
• What are three methods of intelligence testing?
• How are these methods used?
• How do these methods differ?
Topic 5: Methods for modifying behavior in children
Include the following:
• What are three methods for modifying behavior in children?
• How are these methods used?
• Which method is most effective?
• Describes the use of psychological principles in the workplace.
• Identifies which psychological principles are often used.
• Explains how these psychological principles are used.
• Describes which psychological principles used are the most effective.
Organization and Development
• The paper is 1,050 to 1,400 words in length.
• The paper is clear and organized; major points are supported by details, examples, or analysis.
• The tone aligns with the assignment's purpose and is geared toward the appropriate audience.
• The paper provides relevant and sufficient background on the topic.
• The paper is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.
Mechanics and Format
• The assignment file is presentable and functional.
• Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
• The paper-including the title page, reference page, tables, and any appendices-is consistent with APA guidelines.