Description
The paper should be in the form of an essay. There should be an introductory paragraph that includes a thesis, body paragraphs that reflect the , and a concluding paragraph. Caution: Please follow instructions precisely. Veering from the instructions will result in a reduced grade.
avoid flowery writing: straightforward, “plain vanilla” writing is preferred in the social sciences. See example paper. At most, only 1-2 short quotations from the article or course assignments should be used, if any, for a paper of this length.
do not use anecdotes or personal experiences as support: in the social sciences, anecdotes and personal experiences may be used as examples, but are not considered convincing themselves. Empirical support carries the most weight. For this paper, empirical support comes from the textbook and other assignments from class: no additional research on the part of the student is warranted for this short paper assignment. Content of the Paper:
Write a summary of the article Include in the first paragraph, the title, author, and please introduce the topic. Provide an overview of the main points.
Be sure that what you write is an accurate reflection of the author’s main points and concepts studied this semester. Include relevant psychological vocabulary Describe the author’s point of view on the topic and explain the basis for this view. Please ensure you have a thesis statement. Write a comparative analysis of the topic. Please do so in such a way that critical thinking is demonstrated. Describe what you have learned on this topic from the article as well as the other assigned sources and the conclusions you’ve drawn and on what basis (substantiate claims).
Explain why you think the author’s conclusions are substantial (or not) based on what you’ve learned in the course. Conclusion:
generate additional questions about the topic based on what you’ve read and learned from the article and coursework. Questions should suggest areas for further research in the field of psychology and/or on the part of the student who wants to know more. The Article is
