Psychology is a contemporary science. Listed below are several recent papers. For the first part of this assignment, choose two papers to briefly summarize in a paragraph each, focusing on the contribution each makes to psychological knowledge in general
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Psychology is a contemporary science. Listed below are several recent papers. For the first part of this assignment, choose two papers to briefly summarize in a paragraph each, focusing on the contribution each makes to psychological knowledge in general.
The second part of the paper should be a discussion of the contributions and limitations of the field of psychology in our general knowledge. In addition, please discuss the follow;
- What can we expect to learn in the future?
- What are the possible problems we may face with psychology in the future?
This paper should be 2-3 pages in length and use APA formatting (cover page, paper body formatting, citations, and references: see Rasmussen’s APA guide in the Resources tab, or by clicking here. Prior to submitting your paper, be sure you proofread your work to check your spelling and grammar. If you use any outside sources, please site those sources in APA citation format.
Ponder, J. D., & Haridakis, P. (2015). Selectively social politics: The differing roles of media use on political discussion. Mass Communication & Society, 18(3), 281-302. doi:10.1080/15205436.2014.940977
Edlund, J. E. (2016). Invited editorial: Let’s do it again: A call for replications in Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research. Psi Chi Journal Of Psychological Research, 21(1), 59-61.
Wolters, C. A., & Hussain, M. (2015). Investigating grit and its relations with college students’ self-regulated learning and academic achievement. Metacognition And Learning, 10(3), 293-311. doi:10.1007/s11409-014-9128-9.
Paper discusses psychological issues from both papers intelligently and methodically
Grading Rubric
F | F | C | B | A |
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Did not Submit | No Pass | Competence | Proficiency | Mastery |
Not Submitted | No identification psychological issues from 1st paper | Identifies the psychological issues from the 1st paper, but lacks explanation of basic features. | Identifies the psychological issues from the 1st paper, but explanation is underdeveloped. | Identifies the psychological issues from the 1st paper, fully explains contribution to psychology. |
Not Submitted | No identification psychological issues from 2nd paper | Identifies the psychological issues from the 2nd paper, but lacks explanation of basic features. | Identifies the psychological issues from the 2nd paper, but explanation is underdeveloped. | Identifies the psychological issues from the 2nd paper, fully explains contribution to psychology. |
Not Submitted | No noticeable attempt to define contributions and limitations. | Correctly defines one key contributions or limitations; attempts to define another. | Correctly defines at least one each contribution and limitation. | Correctly defines both contributions and limitations. |
Not Submitted | No identification of future problems | Attempts to identify future problems, with minimal supporting information. | Identifies future problems, with minimal supporting information. | Fully identifies future problems with psychology. |
Assigment 2
The scientific method allows us to pose questions, test questions, and analyze results. Through observation and research we begin to understand the world around us. Consider research you have read about or been a part of and analyze the following in one page:
- Was the Scientific method followed? How?
- What pieces were or were not part of it? (Randomization, study type, placebos, etc.)
For the second part, present a research project you would like to propose in approximately one page.
- How can it help us learn about basic principles of behavior?
- How can you use the scientific method to find and address possible problems in your research design?
This paper should be 2pages in length and use APA formatting (cover page, paper body formatting, citations, and references: see Rasmussen’s APA guide in the Resources tab, or by clicking here . Prior to submitting your paper, be sure you proofread your work to check your spelling and grammar. If you use any outside sources, please site those sources in APA citation format.
Grading Rubric
F | F | C | B | A |
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Did not Submit | No Pass | Competence | Proficiency | Mastery |
Not Submitted | No identification of scientific method for identified research study | Identifies scientific method, but lacks explanation of basic features. | Identifies scientific method, but explanation is underdeveloped. | Identifies scientific method, fully explains basic features. |
Not Submitted | No identification of scientific method components. | Identifies presence of scientific method components, but lacks specifics. | Identifies some scientific method components. | Identifies and fully explains scientific method components |
Not Submitted | Does not propose research study. | Proposes research study very briefly. | Proposes research study and gives some specifics. | Proposes research study and gives full detail and explanation. |
Not Submitted | No basic principles identified. | Attempts to identify basic principles with some supporting evidence. | Attempts to identify basic principles with adequate supporting evidence. | Thoroughly to identify basic principles with strong supporting evidence. |
Not Submitted | No application of scientific method. | Applies scientific method components, but lacks specifics. | Applies scientific method components with adequate information. | Applies scientific method components with excellent supporting information. |
