PSYC4900 Psychology Capstone Project Homework- Capella University
Write a 5 to 6 pages homework in which you reflect on the results of self-homework and self-inventory exercises, articulate your professional goals and career plans, and write an action plan for implementing those goals and plans.
This undergraduate psychology program offered you instruction throughout the broad spectrum of the science of psychology. Its content covered approaches to understanding the complexities of human behavior and thought through a framework of knowledge, skills, and values identified by the APA as fundamental in the undergraduate study of psychology.
Preparation
To prepare for this homework, complete the Work Values Card Sort and Career Inventory Checklist media, linked in the Resources under the Required Resources heading.
Instructions
Write a 5 to 6 pages homework in which you complete the following:
1) Create a title page: Give your paper a title that reflects the purpose of your work.
2) Write an introduction: For the introduction section of your paper, include the title at the top of the first page. Briefly summarize the key components of your paper.
3) Create a heading titled Homework and Inventory Results: Summarize the results of the required self-homework and self-inventory exercises. Use critical thinking and your knowledge of psychological theories and concepts to analyze the meaning and significance of the results. This summary can help guide your career direction.
4) Create a heading titled Goals and Career Plans:
i. Describe your professional philosophy, including your goals and career plans.
ii. Describe how your professional goals and career choices align with your values and life interests.
iii. Explain how your values relate to professional behaviors and practices.
5) Create a heading titled Motivation: Analyze how psychological principles can be used to motivate you to overcome obstacles to reach your professional goals.
6) Create a heading titled Action Plan: Develop a SMART action plan for implementing your career goals. This will serve as a road map to help you take concrete steps to fulfill your goals. For example, describe the steps you are planning to take to apply for a job or apply to graduate school. Discuss realistic ideas about how to implement psychological knowledge and skills in occupational pursuits that meet personal and professional goals. You may wish to review the document SMART Action Plan, linked in the Resources under the Suggested Resources heading, conduct an Internet search to learn what should be included in an action plan, or refer to the Capella Career Center resources, linked in the Resources under the Suggested Resources heading.
7) Create a heading titled Conclusion: Briefly summarize the key points of your homework and make a statement about your future career aspirations.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.