1.Write a one page report on the subject of eyewitness testimony using the 2 journal articles you will find from the links in your files . You will be giving the information you gained from the articles, not your own knowledge of the subject. (See 3. below.)
2. Be sure you understand the article! Paraphrase or summarize each article's information and important points. NOT USE QUOTES! Instead, write the information in your own words, and cite it.
3. This is a one-page report, however, NOT two article summaries. You are reporting what the literature says about eyewitness testimony. DO NOT SAY: "In the first article, it says...." Do not assume your reader has a clue about the articles.
4. Be sure to cite, in the paper, each paraphrase. (See the APA sheet in your files)
5. Be sure to make sense and to summarize the articles correctly.
6. Begin the report by introducing your topic in about 2 sentences. Conclude the report by giving your reaction to the information in about 2 sentences.
7. Your paper should be 3 pages long, stapled together. Page 1 is the cover page. Page 2 is your report. Page 3 is the bibliography (or reference) page, in APA style. (See APA sheet)
8. The paper is due __________ .
9. Your grade will come from the following rubric - so PAY ATTENTION AND GET ALL THE POINTS!
5 pts - 12 point, Times New Roman font
5 pts - double spaced
5 pts - stapled together
5 pts - cover sheet (look at the template in your files)
5 pts - running head
10 pts - correct in-text citations
10 pts - grammar
15 pts - correctly done paraphrases (summaries)
10 pts - correctly done reference page
15 pts - making sense
15 pts - using important points and using them correctly
must use thsese 2 articles
Articles on the reliability of Eyewitness Testimony