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PSY 257: Final Project Guidelines and Grading Guide

Overview The final project for this course is the creation of a research paper. The research paper should demonstrate an understanding of the readings in this class as well as the implications of new knowledge gained. The 8–10-page paper should integrate text material and class discussions into work and/or life experiences. It may include explanations and examples from previous experiences as well as implications for future application. The purpose of the final paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in this course by describing your understanding and application of knowledge in the area of social psychology and the critical thinking process that has evolved. For this assignment, you may choose any one of the issues discussed in this course and integrate your learning into personal experiences or proposed work or life experiences.

The project is divided into three milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two, Four, and Five. The final submission is in Module Seven.

Outcomes In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:

 To instill an understanding of ethical behavior as it applies to social psychology with applications to ethical living in our modern world

 To help students develop an appreciation and understanding of social psychology and its application to various fields of study

 To help students understand the history of the development of social psychology and future directions

 To assist students with developing an increased awareness of self and others

Prompt Choose a topic in social psychology that you would like to explore in your research paper. You will examine the history of the topic, the application to other fields, connection to ethical behavior, social context, and a self-reflection.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

1. Topic Evolution a. Assess the history of the development of the chosen topic b. Examine the future direction of the chosen topic in regard to the field of social psychology

2. Social Psychology Topic Analysis a. Provide a well-supported analysis of your understanding of the topic b. Evaluate the role of the topic in social psychology and how it is applied to other fields of study

3. Ethics a. What role does ethical behavior play in the chosen topic?

4. Awareness a. How does knowing more about the chosen topic in the field of social psychology bring an increased awareness of self? b. How does comprehending major concepts about the chosen topic in social psychology influence one’s understanding of others?

It is recommended that issues be addressed in the following order in the paper: (1) History of Development, (2) Social Psychology Topic Analysis, (3) Ethics, (4) Awareness, and (5) Future Direction.

Milestones Milestone One: Topic Selection In task 2-2, you will submit your research topic. This topic will include your chosen field of study within social psychology. You will post this topic to the discussion forum. Use this discussion to explore topic ideas of your peers. This milestone is graded with the Discussion Rubric. Milestone Two: Annotated Bibliography In task 4-3, you will submit an annotated bibliography. The annotated bibliography has to consist of five scholarly articles. Write a succinct annotation that summarizes the concepts of the articles. This list should be comprehensive enough to meet all of the critical elements of the paper. This milestone is graded with the Annotated Bibliography Rubric. Milestone Three: Rough Draft In task 5-2, you will submit a rough draft of your paper. This should contain all the elements of the final submission, which is due in Module Seven. This milestone is graded as 0 points/full points upon submission. Feedback should be implemented for the final submission. Final Product: Research Paper In task 7-2, you will submit your final research paper. It should be a complete, polished artifact containing all of the critical elements of the final product. It should reflect the incorporation of feedback gained throughout the course. This milestone is graded using the Final Product Rubric (below).

Deliverable Milestones

Milestone Deliverables Module Due Grading

1 Topic Selection Two Graded separately; Discussion Rubric

2 Annotated Bibliography Four Graded separately; Annotated Bibliography Rubric

3 Rough Draft Five Graded separately; Final Product Rubric

Final Product: Research Paper Seven Graded separately; Final Product Rubric

Final Product Rubric Format: Written components of project must follow these formatting guidelines when applicable: double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, and discipline-appropriate citations. The length of the paper should be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages (not including the title and reference pages).

Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information, review these instructions.

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Ethics: Ethical Behavior

Meets “Proficient” criteria and substantiates findings using scholarly sources

Describes the role of ethical behavior in social psychology

A description of the role of ethical behavior in social psychology is lacking in detail

A description of the role of ethical behavior in social psychology is not evident

20

Social Psychology: Understanding

Meets “Proficient” criteria and supports analysis of findings using scholarly sources

Provide an analysis of the understanding of social psychology

Analysis of understanding social psychology is lacking in detail

Evidence of understanding the field of social psychology is not evident

10

Social Psychology: Application to Other

Fields

Meets “Proficient” criteria and cites specific, relevant examples to establish connections

Describes the role of social psychology as it is applied to other fields of study

Description of role of social psychology as it is applied to other fields of study is lacking in detail

Connections to other psychology fields are not evident

10

Social Psychology Transformation: Development of

History

Meets “Proficient” criteria and substantiates findings using scholarly sources

Analyzes the history of the development of social psychology

Does not sufficiently describe the history of the development of social psychology

A description of the development of social psychology is not evident

10

Social Psychology Transformation: Future Direction

Meets “Proficient” criteria and cites specific, relevant examples to establish a strong context

Examines the future direction of the field of social psychology

Examination of the future direction of social psychology is lacking in detail

A description of the future direction of social psychology is not evident

10

Awareness: Self Meets “Proficient” criteria and cites specific, relevant examples to establish connections

Describes an increased awareness of self

Description of increased awareness of self is lacking in detail

A description of the connection to self is not evident

10

Awareness: Others Meets “Proficient” criteria and cites specific, relevant examples to establish a thorough examination

Examines an increased awareness of others as a result of studying social psychology

Does not sufficiently describe an awareness of others as a result of studying social psychology

A description of the understanding of others as it pertains to social psychology is not evident

10

Articulation of Response

Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas

20

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