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PSYC 312
Pop Culture and Relationships Assignment Instructions
Overview
The purpose of this assignment is to explore, summarize, and critically analyze a popular song (from any era) as it relates to the information provided in your textbook in Chapter 11: Attraction and Intimacy. Your goal for this paper is to examine lyrics from a scholarly perspective and write a thoughtful comparison of song lyrics viewed through the lens of Social Psychology.
The song must include lyrics that:
· Describe at least two concepts related to attraction or a relationship found in Chapter 11 of our textbook.
· Contain no profanity or explicit references.
Critical Review Instructions
The song analysis will examine one song that describes at least two concepts related to attraction and relationships found in Chapter 11 of our textbook. General guidelines for the length of each section are included below. Remember that the assignment requires 500-700 words in addition to the title page and reference citation. Pop Culture and Relationships Sample Paper is provided. The analysis must include the following:
1. APA-formatted title page.
2. Title of the paper appears on the first line of page 2 (centered, bold, title case capitalization).
3. An introductory paragraph follows the title of the paper.
4. Section 1: Identification and Summary of the Song (approximately one paragraph). Include the following:
· Title, Artist, Genre
· Brief description/summary of the song.
5. Section 2: Discussion and Comparison of Concepts (approximately 2-3 paragraphs). Include at least 2 concepts from our textbook (cited) and explain how you are connecting these concepts to the lyrics of your song.
6. Section 3: Analysis of Strengths and Limitations (approximately 1-2 paragraphs). Here are some content analysis suggestions. Please write in paragraph form. You do not need to answer all questions but be sure that you address this section with depth and detail.
· What did the songwriter(s) do well?
· What aspect might be missing or could be included to strengthen the message?
· What are the implications of the lyrics? Helpful? Harmful? Why?
· Do the songwriter(s) promote faulty beliefs?
· Do the songwriter(s) help address typical stages/concepts that are key to relationships?
· Note that these strengths and limitations should be directly related/supported by concepts found in our textbook related to attraction and relationships.
· This is not an opinion paper: the words, “I really like this song…” OR “I really do not like this song…” should not be included.
7. Current APA-formatted reference page .
8. Appendix with your song lyrics; remember, no profanity or explicit content.
Structure Requirements:
· Use APA current edition undergraduate guidelines. (Include a title page, section headings, and appropriate citations). APA Format Quick Guide is located in the Pop Culture and Relationships Resource section.
· Include a reference page as citations within your paper are expected.
· The body text must include 500-700 words.
· You may use direct quotes from the song, but do not include direct quotes from our textbook. Instead, paraphrase appropriately.
· Turnitin will be used for this assignment.
· Correct spelling/grammar is required.
· Please refer to the grading rubric for additional guidance.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
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Check Yes or No
Susan Sample
School of Behavioral Sciences, Liberty University
PSYC 312-005: Social Psychology
Dr. Jones
April 7, 2024
This is an introductory paragraph to explain the purpose of this assignment which is to compare the lyrics of a chosen song with concepts related to attraction and relationships found in our textbook. If you use information from our textbook that would not be considered common knowledge, be sure to provide a citation. Remember that it is best to avoid using direct quites in a paper such as this. This paragraph should include at least 3-5 sentences.
Identification and Summary of the Song
Identify the song (title, artist, genre) and briefly give a summary of the song. This paragraph should include at least 3-5 sentences. Ullamcorper velit sed ullamcorper morbi tincidunt ornare massa. Semper auctor neque vitae tempus quam. Velit aliquet sagittis id consectetur purus ut. Nec ullamcorper sit amet risus nullam eget felis eget nunc.
Discussion and Comparison of Concepts
Thoroughly discuss at least two concepts from Chapter 11 (including textbook citations) and link to specific lyrics in the song. For example, in Taylor Swift's "All too well the 10-minute version," one might discuss destructive and constructive behaviors with examples from throughout the song, as well as explore break up stages, similarity hypothesis, and/or social exchange theory. This is the main body of your paper so be sure to discuss the concepts and comparison thoroughly. This section must include information from our textbook identified with a correctly-formatted citation (Myers & Twenge, 2022).
Analysis of Strengths and Limitations
Analyze the strengths and limitations of the lyrics. See the assignment instructions for suggested ideas to address in this paragraph. This is not an opinion paper: the words, “I really like this song…” OR “I really do not like this song…” should not be included. This paper is a scholarly examination and comparison of song lyrics viewed through the lens of information in our textbook. Remember that the body of your paper must include 500-700 words.
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References
Genius. (n.d.). Check yes or no. https://genius.com/George-strait-check-yes-or-no-lyrics
Myers, D. G. & Twenge, J. M. (2022). Social psychology (14th ed.). McGraw Hill
Appendix
It started way back in third grade I used to sit beside Emmylou Hayes A pink dress, a matching bow in her ponytail She kissed me on the school bus but told me not to tell Next day I chased her 'round the playground 'Cross the monkey bars to the merry-go-round And Emmylou got caught passing me a note Before the teacher took it I read what she wrote
"Do you love me? Do you wanna be my friend? And if you do Well then don't be afraid to take me by the hand If you want to I think this is how love goes Check yes or no"
Now we're grown up and she's my wife Still like two kids with stars in our eyes Ain't much changed, I still chase Emmylou Up and down the hall, around the bed in our room
Last night I took her out in a white limousine Twenty years together she still gets to me Can't believe it's been that long ago When we got started with just a little note
"Do you love me? Do you wanna be my friend? And if you do Well then don't be afraid to take me by the hand If you want to I think this is how love goes Check yes or no"
"Do you love me? Do you wanna be my friend? And if you do Well then don't be afraid to take me by the hand If you want to I think this is how love goes Check yes or no"
Check yes or no Check yes or no Check yes or no Check yes or no
