Psychology

cf_argument_template_week6.docx

Argument Paper

Learner’s Full Name

PSYC3002

Capella University

Month, Year

Introduction

Replace these instructions with your own introduction section. The introduction of this paper includes three elements:

· A brief statement regarding the ongoing debate about whether video games are harmful or helpful to children and adolescents. This can be one or two sentences to give the reader some background on this issue.

· A clear thesis statement telling the reader your position in this debate (video games are harmful or video games are helpful). Because there is research support for both sides of this video game debate, your thesis statement must be concise, very clear, specific, and persuasive. Guidance for creating a clear thesis statement is found in this article by Baggett (2017).

· A very brief introduction (overview) of the basic arguments that support your thesis statement. Be sure to include at least one in-text citation to a journal article that supports your thesis statement. Including citations raises the professional credibility of your statements above the level of personal opinion. End your introduction by leading the reader into the next section of your paper, your arguments.

Arguments

Replace these instructions with your own Arguments section. In this section, present your arguments in greater detail to support your thesis statement. Each paragraph should be a brief statement about what the research shows to support your thesis statement. Apply relevant psychological principles (e.g., violence, prosocial behavior, empathy, bonding, competition, aggression) in your arguments. It is essential that you include in-text citations to the journal articles that support your arguments. Depending on your wording, this section may contain one to three paragraphs.

Counterarguments

Replace this section with your own Counterarguments section. In this section, present counterarguments to your thesis statement. Counterarguments show the reader you are aware of the opposing viewpoints and that you can cite sources, using in-text citations, with brief descriptions of the counterarguments while applying relevant psychological principles (violence, prosocial behavior, empathy, et cetera.) of those counterarguments. Depending on your wording, this section may contain one to three paragraphs.

Conclusion

Replace this section with your own Conclusion section. In this section you should state your conclusion. Your conclusion should support your thesis statement and provide a very brief summary of the arguments and counterarguments presented in your paper. The conclusion is similar to “closing arguments” in a court trial where the attorneys present their perspective of the results of the trial and why the jury should vote to support their position or client. You are providing a conclusion based on the evidence you have presented in your arguments and counterarguments.

References

Replace this section with your own references section. The reference page is provided on a separate page of your paper. A reference in APA style for each cited source of information must be included in the reference page. You may also copy and paste references found in the course room if you cite those sources because they are presented in APA style. References are listed alphabetically by the first author’s last name.

intro_week6.docx

Assignment Introduction

This week, you will write a paper that clearly states your thesis, introduces two or more arguments that support your thesis, and uses evidence to support your arguments. Remember that your thesis should be taking a stance on one side of the issue; your reader should clearly be able to tell how you feel about video games and aggressive or violent behavior.

Assignment Instructions

Use the Argument Template [DOCX] to guide your work. Be sure to delete any explanatory instructional text before inserting your writing.

In your paper, address the following:

· Write an introduction with a clear thesis statement to introduce the arguments.

· Apply psychological principles to the creation of arguments and counterarguments.

· Write a conclusion with a statement of point of view and implications.

· Address assignment purpose in well-organized paragraphs, incorporating credible sources, accurate paraphrasing, tone, and citations.

Refer to the rubric to ensure that your work meets the grading criteria for this assignment.

Submission Requirements

Save the completed Argument Template as a Word document (.doc or .docx) on your computer. Then, attach a copy of this document as your assignment submission.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

· Competency 2: Apply foundational psychological principles to relevant topics in psychology.

· Apply psychological principles to the creation of arguments.

· Competency 3: Apply critical thinking to problems in the field of psychology.

· Write a conclusion with a statement of point of view and implications.

· Competency 6: Demonstrate effective oral or written communication skills.