Final Paper and Annotated Bibliography Psychology 101 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

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ANNOTATED BLIBLIOGRAPHY DUE  IN 4 DAYS AND FINAL PAPER DUE IN 8 DAYS Your summative assignment assignment for this course is a Final Paper, which is due in Week Five.  To ensure that you have time to process the material and produce a strong paper, you will create an outline your Final Paper and an annotated bibliography for submission this week. You will receive feedback on your outline and annotated bibliography to help you make your Final Paper more effective.  To begin, review the instructions for your Final Paper, which are listed in Week Five of your course or in the “Components of Course Evaluation” section of this guide.  

Next, select one of the following research topics for your Final Paper:
Is corporal punishment needed to discipline children?
Does violence in the media contribute to violent behavior in children? 
What techniques have professionals used to treat insomnia and how effective are those treatments?
What does research show about the effectiveness of the major techniques for promoting weight loss?
Are intelligence and personality stable across adulthood and into old age?

Then, review the PSY101 Outline and Annotated Bibliography Template, which contains the layout for this week’s assignment.  Your outline must be one to two pages in length.  Clearly identify the topic selected, and include major headings for the areas to be considered.  The major areas include:

  • A well-written introduction and conclusion with a succinct thesis statement.
  • Summarize your sources and analyze the findings from your research.   
  • Discuss the key issues and controversies surrounding your selected topic.
  • Identify a variety of perspectives on the selected topic, so that the discussion is balanced and not one-sided.
  • Distinguish how cognitive and behavioral implications might play a role in your selected topic.  What learning principles could factor in with the topic?  What theories of motivation and personality could influence your insights into the topic?  
  • Analyze any additional research that could be done in the future and provide solutions that could be implemented in the present regarding your selected topic.  

Under each major heading, summarize your point about that heading.  Subheadings should briefly summarize research that may both support and disagree with each viewpoint, if applicable.  This outline will form your roadmap for creating your Final Paper. 

In addition to your outline, submit a one- to two- page annotated bibliography of your scholarly sources for your Final Paper.  Each source must include the APA formatted citation as well as a summary paragraph.  The summary paragraph should contain four to five well-developed sentences in your own words (do not use the abstract included with journal articles) summarizing the source and describing its applicability to your selected topic.  You are required to use a minimum of five scholarly sources that were published within the last five years and are cited according to APA style.  Examples of scholarly sources include: peer-reviewed journal articles, research studies, professional websites with authored material, and government websites.  Popular internet sites (Wikipedia, Newsweek, New York Times, etc.) are not considered scholarly sources. These sources will also be used for writing your Final Paper.   

PLEASE READ THIS IS THE FINAL PAPER

The summative assessment for this course is a Final Paper that is due in Week Five.  For your Final Paper, you must demonstrate an understanding of a topic in psychology beyond the information presented in the course textbook.  Incorporate material from across the course, by describing and applying psychology knowledge as you integrate new research findings, into a cohesive and well-written paper.  This learning activity will facilitate the development of research techniques, critical thinking, and writing skills that are necessary to be successful in the field of psychology.  You may include personal experiences as examples to explain concepts and inform your audience.  
   
You will have already selected a research topic from the list below in Week Three of the course.  You must continue to use your selected topic.  The topics include: 

  • Is corporal punishment needed to discipline children?
  • Does violence in the media contribute to violent behavior in children?
  • What techniques have professionals used to treat insomnia, and how effective are those treatments?
  • What does research show about the effectiveness of the major techniques for promoting weight loss?
  • Are intelligence and personality stable across adulthood and into old age?

To begin, research the chosen topic using scholarly resources and craft a thesis statement regarding your selected topic.  Your Final Paper must contain at least five references from scholarly sources that were published within the last five years and are cited according to APA style.  Examples of scholarly sources include: peer reviewed journal articles, research studies, professional websites with authored material, and government websites.  Popular internet sites (Wikipedia, Newsweek, New York Times, etc.) are not considered scholarly sources.  

Then, address the following criteria as you write your Final Paper: 
  • Include a well-written introduction with a succinct thesis statement and a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  • Integrate research findings that address the selected topic.   
  • Discuss the key issues and controversies surrounding your selected topic.
  • Discuss multiple perspectives on the selected topic, so that the discussion is balanced and not one-sided.
  • Include a summary and analysis of the findings from the research.  
  • Include any additional research that could be done in the future, and provide solutions that could be implemented in the present regarding your selected topic.  
  • Consider the cognitive and behavioral implications might play a role in your selected topic.  What learning principles could factor into the topic?  What theories of motivation and personality could influence your insights into the topic?  

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
  1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and references pages), and formatted according to APA style 
  2. Must include a title page with the following:
    1. Title of paper
    2. Student’s name
    3. Course name and number
    4. Instructor’s name
    5. Date submitted
  3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  5. Must end with a conclusion that summarizes your research and reaffirms your thesis.
  6. Must use at least five scholarly sources.
  7. Must document all sources in APA style
  8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style 



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