Paper Format (Begin Cover Page) Running head: TITLE OF YOUR PAPER 1 Title of Paper Author’s Name PSYC 4323-Section # - History & Systems of Psychology Year and Semester Date (Page Break-go to a new page) Running head: TITLE OF YOUR PAPER (Page Number Here) (Introduction –The Heading here is the Title of Your Paper [in plain type], centered at the top of the page.) Introduce your topic – Tell the reader what is coming. Part of doing that involves making clear the nature of the assignment (i.e., exploring various aspects of your historical figure’s life, coming to conclusions about the influence of their familial background and social environment on figures line(s) of research and their importance to the discipline of psychology). (Required Section and Sub-Section Headings Appear below – Students may add Subheadings as they see fit.) Background Family Background (e.g., born into a prominent family, his father was an accomplished Rocket Scientist and his mother was an heiress, the family moved to Germany in XXXX…) Childhood and Early Social Relationships (e.g., X of Y children, father died when …, X was a popular child.) Pre-College/University Performance (e.g., attended a public school, attended a “gymnasium,” performed poorly, graduated at the top of her class…) Higher Education College/University Experience (e.g., X won a scholarship to Y, X attended Y for a year, and then transferred to…) Graduate School Experience (e.g., worked under Wundt at the University of Leipzig…, earned a medical degree at X.) Personality (e.g., X was often described as withdrawn, Y was rather rigid and often argued with his co-workers at…) Early Career (e.g., X was appointed Lecturer at University Y, his first job was as a Research Assistant in Z’s Laboratory…) Career Development (e.g., after publication of his second book, X was offered and accepted a position by Y at Z…) Line(s) of Research (e.g., thorough out X’s career, his research focused on Y, the focus of X’s research was first Z, but later his focus changed to Y…) Conclusions Influences on (historical figure’s name here) Career and Achievements Describe any connections you identified between the person’s genetics (e.g., several of his/her ancestors distinguished themselves in some manner, or not), and social environment (their childhood, and in later years their family relationships and influence of mentors-if applicable) on the historical figure’s professional achievements, and lines of research and/or scholarly activities in particular. If you conclude that there weren’t any apparent influences, say that. The Importance of (historical figure’s name here) to the Discipline of Psychology (Clearly state what you concluded about the historical figure you chose in terms of their importance and contributions to psychology. Describe your judgment of him or her in terms of them being noteworthy, not noteworthy [they deserve little or no attention in the history of psychology], or in between [they are noteworthy but perhaps don’t deserve as much attention as they’ve received]). (Be careful not to just make a terse statement about what you concluded [e.g., Professor Smith is an extremely important figure in psychology.] Back it up with a summary of some of relevant things you learned [and wrote about above] regarding the historical figure.) (Page Break-go to a new page) References All references used in the paper must appear in the list, and be written in APA style (including the “hanging indent”).
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William K Estes Order Description Students will write a paper on a prominent figure in the history of psychology. Figures will be limited to those on a list provided by your Instructor. The paper assignment is divided into three parts: selection of the historical figure; the preliminary reference list; and the final draft of the paper. General Description of the Assignment The major objectives of the assignment are to tell a coherent story about the historical figure’s life and career, and to draw specific conclusions about several issues. Genetic Influence One of the first sections of the paper requires you to draw conclusions about if (and in what ways) the person’s genetics seemed to have influenced his or her success in the discipline of psychology. (Your knowledge about your subject’s genetics will be limited to accounts about his or her relatives [e.g., educational level, occupation], and socio-economic status.) If, after you’ve done a thorough search of the literature, you can find no evidence for a genetic influence (and no compelling evidence to the contrary), simply explain that. Social Influence The second conclusion students will make is if, and how much and in what ways, their subject’s social environment (in their childhood and later) appear to have contributed to the professional achievements (i.e., educational achievement, successful areas of research, and family life) of the historical figure they have chosen. The assumption here is that the figure’s interest in a particular area of research (e.g., Does Conrad Lorenz’ work on imprinting appear to be tied to his childhood experiences?). Historical Significance Lastly, the student will argue whether or not the historical figure they wrote about deserves to be considered a major figure in the history of psychology. That is, in general, should the figure be considered noteworthy, not really noteworthy (they deserve little or no attention in the history of psychology), or somewhere in between? These things said, it is possible that the student’s library research will not support some (or all) of the possible connections between the factors described above and their subject’s success and major lines of research. In that case, the student will present their rationale for drawing each of their conclusions. Use of Quotes Avoid the overuse of quotations, especially block quotes. Almost all of the information used from your references should be paraphrased (put into your own words [and of course include a citation of the source of the information]). Only include quotations when the statement is of great importance and said extremely well (i.e., if you were writing about Abraham Lincoln including at least several quotes would likely be essential). almost all of the information used from your references should be paraphrased (and of course include a citation of the source of the information). Papers may be submitted to Turnitin.com (via Blackboard) up to five times to help students improve their ability to paraphrase. Requirements The paper will be written in American Psychological Association (APA) style (see links below for helpful information on APA style). As noted above, the overall paper assignment will consist of three parts. The first part is the submission (and approval) of a subject/historical figure. The second part is submission of a Preliminary Reference List. The list must include at least 12 sources. Acceptable sources are published books, book chapters, refereed journal articles, and/ or legitimate websites (see Appendix B for details). The second part of the assignment is the paper itself. The paper will be double-spaced and in 12 point type. Papers should consist of 7 to 10 pages of text (running over a few pages is acceptable, as long as the paper is not “padded” with information that is not particularly important. See Appendix C for more details. Sources of Information Different sections of the paper will require information from different types of sources (see Appendix B). For instance, some sections will require historical information about the life of the person (most likely written by others). Other sections require the student to gather information from the person’s published research (e.g., journal articles, books, book chapters). Most of the sources used for the paper should be refereed journals, books and book chapters; however, biographies and autobiographies are also acceptable sources. Information used for the paper must be from reliable sources. As you know there is much questionable information on the internet (e.g., you or I could set-up a website and publish very authoritative information about nuclear physics [regardless of how much we actually know about the subject]). The point is, be very careful when choosing sources of information on the internet. Our Librarians (and your instructor) can be very helpful in assisting students in separating out reliable from questionable on-line sources of information. On-line APA Style Resources https://www.apastyle.org/ https://www.apastyle.org/learn/tutorials/basics-tutorial.aspx; https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ Approved On-line Resources The American Psychological Association (APA) The Association for Psychological Science (APS) PBS-Science Odyssey/Human Behavior History of Psychology Archives Classics in the History of Psychology Archives of the History of American Psychology Refereed Journals that may be Particularly Helpful Writing the Assignment History of Psychology Journal of the History of the Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Blog Writing (COMPUTER MEDIATED COMMUNICATION COURSE) * The assignment is to create a blog online on... wordpress.com * Here's the username and password you will use ************************************************************************************************************************************** 1- Your blog will have to include a name, a theme/focus, at least 10 entries (3 of which have to be at least 350 words of original content), information about the author (((feel free to create things up, no problem)))), a functioning RSS link, links to/from other social media and social networks, effective visuals or audio/video to accompany posts, internal links, relevant outbound links, a Blogroll with at least 10 other blogs and a number of widgets. I will be following your blogs throughout the semester. The work you have put over time and the efforts you have made in building your audience will be reflected on your grades. 2- The assignment instructions ATTACHED, please follow it CAREFULLY. 3- Your topic will be on "Health and Fitness"...you have 10 entries to post...so you can expand your topic for ex: ( you can talk about nutrients, supplements, good diet, advices....you will find alot of ideas when it comes to gym health fitness...feel free to talk about any as long as you're focusing on your main topic!
06 November, 2015
Research Analyses of Site Contexts and Political Patronage of Borobudur Temple, Indonesia Directions: Three pages total: Page 1: Your written analyses of the site contexts and political patronage. Remember to cite your sources in your writing whenever you use them, whether you quote them or not. Pages 2: Images. Research and include relevant empire maps, portraits of leaders/patrons, depictions of events, site maps, illustrations of the building in its context, figure-ground diagrams, etc. Page 3: Works Cited. A list of the sources used for this assignment in MLA style. This means the sources accessed for both your writing and images. Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to explore site relationships and the political, social, and cultural context of the building chosen for the Research Project. How does your building reflect the politics and culture of its time and place? Historical Context: During which historical period was the building/site built? What political or social events, movements, or conditions characterized this period? How did the historical context shape architecture at the time? Cultural Ideas: What were the cultural ideas that were circulating at the time? How did cultural or philosophical ideas affect the design? Did the design reflect a particular national or local cultural condition? Political Power: What individuals or institutions possessed power in the society? (for example, the church, lords, kings, merchant families, elected leaders, etc.). How did the requirements of powerful individuals or institutions shape the design? How did the building represent political figures or events? (visual depictions of leaders.) Patronage: Who paid for the building, and who used the building? How did the social position of the patron shape the site? How did the building represent the identity of patron? (class, nation, religion, etc.) How does the building relate to its site? Location: Is your site in a city, a small village settlement, or isolated in a rural area? Is the building at the center of the settlement, near an entrance, or on the edge? Is it on a main axis or pathway? Is it distinguished by walls, plazas, etc.? Hierarchy: Does your building appear more monumental than others? Is it distinguished by placement, scale (height or width), shape, material, details? How does the building relate to its surrounding? Does its size, material, detail blend in? Does it have a grand façade marking the entrance? Is it hidden away? Orientation: Is the building oriented horizontally or laterally along streets or landscape? How does it align with cardinal directions, landscape features, other monuments? Are the entrances aligned with streets, or indirect in their access? Environment: Does the building utilize sun paths, water, or other natural features? How does the building rest in the topography? Is it placed on a hill, or down in a valley? Is the architecture constructed or revealed (additive or subtractive)? How does the building fit into the landscape? Do the materials blend in or contrast?
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Reseach-based essay Paper details: *The essay is worth 50 points. *A summary and notes from a personal interview is worth 20 points. *An additional 25 points will be given for following the MLA format. *Copies of all your sources, including the personal interview notes, must be in your folder: you will not receive a grade without them. *Homework will include three 5-point assignments, which must be turned in on their due dates to receive credit. Begin by choosing a topic in an area in which you are an authority. For example, you can write about guns only if you own a gun or have been a victim of gun violence or if you are interested in the subject. The information that establishes your authority must be included in the essay. This essay must include Three written sources. This means that your topic choice is something other people are thinking and writing about. The essay also must reference information you acquired from a personal interview. Here are some examples: *You could write about advances in laser surgery for near-sighted people if you are near-sighted. Include this fact or an experience with being near-sighted along with information from interviewing an optometrist or someone who had had laser surgery. *You could write an essay about the dangers deer pose and include information from an interview with a friend or relative who has hit a deer on the highway. additional work: 1. Form a research question that can be answered yes or no. Are there too many deer on our highways? Have the policies controlling deer in Kansas been effective? Should more deer licenses be issued per year? This question is Due Mon. Nov.9 2. Turn this question into a statement: There are too many deer on our highway. More licenses should be issued to hunt deer. This will be the first draft of a thesis sentence. Your thesis statement is due Wed. Nov.11 3.Find three sources that help you answer your thesis question, give background information, or add examples. 4. Find a person to interview and conduct the interview. Write a summary of your interview. This is due, with your interview notes, on Mon. Nov.16. 5. Draft your essay. Be sure to include your three written sources, information from the interview and information that establishes your authority. The completed draft is due Mon. Nov. 16 6. Pay attention to the MLA format especially for the first page/ title page, in-text citations, and the works cited page. Not following the MLA rules could cost you 25 points. * I must print out the sources, even if it a book or a magazine, I have to show her a page or two of my source. so please send me the links to them so I can print them out. You could use any source. I need the research question as soon as possible, and hopefully before Monday Nov. 9. Also, I need my first draft thesis statement as soon as possible, and hopefully before Wed.Nov.11 I will choose 4 Pages I will need only one page for the summary of the personal interview and the notes of the interview. the other three pages is for the essay. You could write the in compare and contrast way if you want.
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