Unit 8

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PSY 102 – Fundamentals of Psychology II

Final

Due Date: 11:59 pm EST, Friday of Unit 8 Points: 100 Overview: For your final, you will reflect on the content covered in the course units 1-8 and select one area that you felt was most significant or not covered enough. This should be an area where you have not already completed an assignment. Once you have chosen this area, you will create a comprehensive question and provide a detailed answer. Additionally, you will reflect on why you found this area important. Instructions: Your final should be structured as follows:

• Area of Importance: Start your assignment by revisiting the content of the course. Identify the topic or concept from the course that you felt was most important. Be specific about the module or units it was covered in. Write a paragraph outlining this area and why you chose it as the most important.

• Question Creation: Develop a thought-provoking question related to this topic. The question should be open-ended and require a nuanced understanding of the topic. This question should require detailed topic knowledge to answer and stimulate deep thinking. Write this question in a way that is clear and direct.

• Question Response: Write a comprehensive answer to your question. Your answer should demonstrate a deep understanding of the topic and include specific examples or details from the course materials to support your points. The response should be written in your own words and supported by at least one (1) peer-reviewed, scholarly journal article. This section will form the main body of your assignment and may span multiple paragraphs.

• Reflection: Conclude your assignment by reflecting on why you believe your chosen area was the most crucial part of the course. You might consider its relevance to real-world applications, its connection to other topics in the course, its potential impact on your future career or personal life, or the intellectual challenges it presents. Offer a thoughtful analysis, indicating a genuine personal engagement with the subject.

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Requirements:

• Submit a Word document in APA format. • Maximum three pages in length, excluding the Title and Reference pages. • At least one scholarly sources.

Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.

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Evaluation Rubric for Final Assignment

CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement

Proficient Exemplary

0 – 11 points 12 – 15 points 16 – 19 points 20 points Selection of the Area of Importance

The topic is minimally identified or described. Its location in the course and its significance are not clear.

The topic is identified and described but could use more clarity or specificity. The topic's significance within the course is partially explained.

The topic is identified and described with some clarity. Its location in the course and its significance are generally clear.

The topic is clearly identified, accurately described, and its location in the course modules is specified. The topic's significance within the broader course context is clearly articulated.

Quality and Depth of the Question

The question is too simple, not entirely relevant, or does not encourage critical thinking.

The question is relevant and shows some understanding of the topic but could be more open-ended or thought- provoking.

The question is largely relevant, promotes some level of critical thinking, and reflects an understanding of the topic.

The question is highly relevant, nuanced, promotes deep critical thinking, and reflects a profound understanding of the topic.

Quality, Accuracy, and Depth of the Answer

The answer is too brief, lacks clear understanding or supporting examples from the course material.

The answer demonstrates an understanding of the topic and includes some examples but lacks depth or detail.

The answer is comprehensive , demonstrating a good understanding of the topic and includes specific examples from the course material.

The answer is comprehensive , demonstrates a clear and deep understanding of the topic, and is supported by specific examples from the course material.

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CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement

Proficient Exemplary

Reflection and Justification for the Selection

The reflection is vague or does not adequately explain the importance of the chosen topic.

The reflection explains why the topic was deemed important but lacks depth or breadth in considering its applications, connections, or impact.

The reflection is insightful, explaining why the topic was deemed important, considering its real-world applications, its connection to other course topics, or its impact on future career or personal life.

The reflection is highly insightful and clearly explains why the topic was deemed important, thoroughly considering its real-world applications, its connections to other course topics, and its impact on future career or personal life.

0 points 0 points 0 points 5 points Resources 0 resources n/a n/a 1 resource

0 points 0 points 0 points 5 points Paper Length More than 3

pages

n/a n/a 3 pages or less

0 – 5 points 6 – 7 points 8 – 9 points 10 points Clear and Professional Writing and APA Format

Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed.

Significant errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Few errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Writing and format are clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free.