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- Due Sunday by 11:59pm
- Points 60
- Submitting a file upload
- Available until Jul 1 at 11:59pm
Objective: Demonstrate your ability to engage with current psychological topics and connect them to foundational course concepts from Chapter 1 or Chapter 2 of our textbook.
Instructions:
- Choose an Article:
- Select a recent article (published within the last 5 years) from a psychology-related source such as:
- APA.orgLinks to an external site.
- Psychology TodayLinks to an external site.
- A peer-reviewed psychology journal (if you're feeling ambitious!)
- The article should relate to psychology and connect meaningfully to a topic from Chapter 1 or Chapter 2 of our textbook.
- Select a recent article (published within the last 5 years) from a psychology-related source such as:
- Write Your Summary and Reflection (1–1.5 pages):
- Summarize the key points of the article in your own words.
- Clearly identify and explain how the article relates to specific concepts from Chapter 1 or 2 (e.g., history of psychology, research methods, major psychological approaches, etc.).
- Formatting Guidelines:
- Use APA Format (no abstract required).
- 12-point, Times New Roman, double-spaced.
- Include a title, your name, and the date on the top of the first page (follow APA cover page format).
- Submission Instructions:
- Submit your final paper as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file via Canvas.
✅ Grading Criteria:
- Clear and concise summary of the article (20 pts)
- Accurate and thoughtful connection to textbook material (20 pts)
- Proper APA citation of textbook and article (10 pts)
- Formatting, grammar, and organization (10 pts)
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- Due Jul 6 by 11:59pm
- Points 60
- Submitting a file upload
- Available until Jul 8 at 11:59pm
Objective: Understand your personal sleep habits and relate them to key psychological concepts from Chapter 4, such as REM sleep, circadian rhythms, and sleep disorders.
Instructions:
- Track Your Sleep (5 Consecutive Days):
- For five days in a row, keep a log that includes the following:
- What time you went to bed
- What time you woke up
- Estimated number of hours of sleep
- Any disruptions or unusual sleep experiences
- How you felt the next day (tired, alert, groggy, etc.)
- For five days in a row, keep a log that includes the following:
- Write Your Reflection (1.5–2 pages):
- Analyze your sleep patterns. Were they consistent? What trends did you notice?
- Reflect on how your habits affected your mood, energy, or concentration.
- Make clear connections to at least two concepts from Chapter 4, such as:
- REM and non-REM sleep
- Stages of sleep
- Circadian rhythms
- Sleep deprivation
- Sleep disorders
- Formatting Guidelines:
- Use APA Format (no abstract required).
- 12-point, Times New Roman, double-spaced.
- Include a title, your name, and the date on the top of the first page (or use an APA-style cover page if preferred).
- Submission Instructions:
- Submit your assignment as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file in Canvas.
Grading Breakdown:
- Complete and clear sleep log (15 pts)
- Insightful reflection and analysis (20 pts)
- Accurate connections to Chapter 4 concepts (15 pts)
- APA formatting, grammar, and organization (10 pts)
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