Personality Assignment in APA format. Answer questions. Due today/tonight.

Answer the following questions in a 5 paragraph essay. Remember that a paragraph is more than

ONE sentence—it is typically 5-7 sentences. Please check your spelling and make sure all

information is included. Utilize and provide 3 references, at least 2 other than your book. Provide

these resources in your results in appropriate APA citation format. See the area in our course in

BlackBoard for further assistance with APA—or see me with questions! I will help you format

this correctly if you already have the information ready.

What do you think about the Personality Theories? Do you have one you support more than

another? Do you have one that you disagree with more than another? Tell me why.

1. Paragraph 1

a. Introduction

2. Paragraph 2

a. Introduce the different personality theories in the book—don’t just list them out,

briefly discuss them

3. Paragraph 3

a. Which personality theory do you prefer

b. Introduce the major components of this theory

c. Explain why you agree with it the most—here is where you might need to do

further research

4. Paragraph 4

a. Which personality theory do you disagree the most with

b. Introduce the major components of this theory

c. Explain why you disagree with it the most—here is another area you might need

to do further research

5. Paragraph 5

a. Conclusion

Grading Criteria Explanation (what I will be looking for) Point Value

Correctly Explained all key theories discussed in the book

Provided brief explanation of each Personality theory discussed in the book 5

Identified and provided explanation for the theory most agreed with and why

Provided more in depth explanation of the theory; provided appropriate and supported reasons for agreeing with the theory 15

Identified and provided explanation for the theory most disagreed with and why

Provided more in depth explanation of the theory; provided appropriate and supported reasons for disagreeing with the theory

15

Utilized at least 3 resources and provided them in APA format

Provided at least on in text citation for each reference used within the body of the essay; provided the full APA reference listing at the end of the essay in appropriate APA format; Utilized 3 appropriate references; See APA help area within our course in BlackBoard for further APA help

9

Utilized appropriate writing structure, grammar, and essay format for assignment

Wrote in complete sentences; utilized correct grammar; followed essay formatting (5 complete paragraphs per instructions)

6

50