5 pages research project，community psych

Instructions for Research Paper/Activist Project for PSYC 149 20 pts.

Research Paper*

● Paper should be 5-7 pages ● Paper should use APA style ● Paper needs references page in addition to 5-7 pages ● Title page need ● Submit paper in .doc or PDF on Canvas ● See rubric below

Activist Project*

● Turn in a ~3 page report (no need to be 5 pages as previously stated) on your project in PDF or .doc format on Canvas

● APA style should be used on report ● Title page needed ● References needed ● Report should incorporate rationale for project with grounding in readings from class ● If possible, turn in your project in PDF, .mp3, .mp4 or other approved electronic format

on Canvas. If you attended an event, if you can turn in a flyer or photo, that would be great. We are evaluating your report, however we do want to see that there is care put into your project as well.

● See rubric below

Research Paper Rubric

Element Description Points

Description of RQ -Somewhere early in the paper, the RQ is clear

1 points

Includes 3 readings from class

-Synthesis of 3 articles/chapters from our class - Highlighting of relevant aspects of readings for this project

6 points

Quality of research

-Project is FINER (briefly describe how your project is FINER) -3 quality outside articles/references found -All are synthesized well

10 points

Activist Project Rubric

-Outside research is used to answer research question -Project takes a community psychology framework

Quality of writing

- APA style followed -Paper structure makes sense and flows well -Terms are clear -Paragraphs are not too long or too short

4 points

Length -5-7 pages -double spaced

1 point

Total= 20 points

Element Description Points

Description of Project -Somewhere early in the rationale for the project is clear -Describe the context of your activist project. Why here? Why you?

1 points

Includes 3 readings from class

-Synthesis of 3 articles/chapters from our class - Highlighting of relevant aspects of readings for this project -Connections make sense and are strong

6 points

Quality of activism

-Project is FINER (briefly describe how your project is FINER) -Project shows care and is well put together -Project contributes to social justice movements (large or small ways)

8 points

Quality of writing - APA style followed 4 points

-Paper structure makes sense and flows well -Terms are clear -Paragraphs are not too long or too short

Length -2.5-4 pages -double spaced

1 point

Total= 20 points