Small Application Paper - Unit 3

  • Due Feb 14, 2024 by 11:59pm
  • Points 15
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  • File Types doc, docx, and pdf

This paper must be in a Microsoft Word or pdf document and attached for submission. It MUST be DOUBLE SPACED, 12 POINT FONT (Times New Roman), 1" MARGINS. Please make sure to look at the attached rubric for scoring details. 

Your concept MUST come from the Unit 3 chapters (Chapter 4, Chapter 11, or Chapter 9). Make sure that you have a concept (specific) rather than a broad topic (the title of a chapter or section of the textbook). Any topic chosen that is not on the potential concepts list attached below must be approved by Dr. G-H in order to earn credit.

Papers should be exactly 3 paragraphs: First paragraph should be a description of the concept in lay person terms. Second paragraph should be a detailed description of a situation in your life. Third paragraph should be you making the deliberate connection between the concept (from paragraph 1) and the situation (from paragraph 2). There should not be any new information introduced in Paragraph 3.

Guidelines: PSYC 100 Small Application Paper.docx Download PSYC 100 Small Application Paper.docx

Example Paper: PSYC 100 Small Application Example Paper.docx Download PSYC 100 Small Application Example Paper.docx

Potential Topics: Unit 3 AP Potential Concepts.docx Download Unit 3 AP Potential Concepts.docx

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Rubric

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Application Paper Rubric
Application Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Psychological Concept
A psychological concept from the current unit is selected. Said concept is thoroughly and accurately described in your own words.
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5 to >4.99 pts Exceptional Concept is thoroughly and accurately described in lay person terms that is easily understood by someone who has never heard the concept.
4.99 to >4.0 pts Above Average Concept is mostly thoroughly and accurately described and uses lay person terms. May be missing slight thoroughness or accurateness, or use slight jargon.
4 to >2.5 pts Average Thoroughness and accuracy is missing to some degree, OR lay person language is missing to some degree.
2.5 to >0.0 pts Below Average Not thorough or completely accurate. OR Does not use lay person terms to describe concept.
0 pts Missing Completely inaccurate. OR Statements instead of thorough description. OR Does not use lay person terms.
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5 pts
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Situation Description
A situation in which the psychological concept correctly applies is completely and thoroughly described.
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3 to >2.99 pts Exceptional Situation is completely and thoroughly described and fitting for the concept.
2.99 to >2.0 pts Above Average Situation is mostly complete and thorough. May be missing slight thoroughness or completeness.
2 to >1.0 pts Average Completeness and thoroughness is missing to some degree, or situation does not completely apply to situation.
1 to >0.0 pts Below Average Not complete or thorough or situation does not apply well to concept.
0 pts Missing Statements instead of thorough and complete description OR situation does not apply to concept.
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3 pts
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Concept Application
How the concept applies to the situation is clearly explained drawing a clear connection between the concept and the situation.
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4 to >3.99 pts Exceptional Clear explanation of how the concept applies to the situation and a clear connection between the concept and situation is drawn.
3.99 to >3.0 pts Above Average Connection between the concepts and situation is mostly clear, but with some vagueness.
3 to >2.0 pts Average Explanation of how the concept applies to the situation and connection between the two is missing to some degree.
2 to >0.0 pts Below Average Explanation of how the concept applies to the situation and connection between the two is missing to a large degree.
0 pts Missing Explanation of how the concept applies to the situation and connection between the two is completely missing OR there is no connection between the situation and concept.
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4 pts
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Effective Communication
Conventions for organization, formatting, and writing style were proficiently applied. The writing demonstrates a good understanding of the piece's context, audience, and purpose. Appropriate sources are used, and citations are formatted correctly. The language used is clear, has good fluency, appropriate word choice, and is free of grammatical errors. (Adapted from the AACU Value rubric for effective communication).
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3 to >2.99 pts Exceptional Communication is organized, formatted correctly, and has good style. Understanding of the piece's context, audience, and purpose are superb. Appropriate sources are used and cited appropriately both in-text and on a Reference page. Language is clear and fluent, with good word choice, and no grammatical errors.
2.99 to >2.0 pts Above Average Communication has slight errors in organization, formatting, and style. OR Slight misunderstandings in the piece's context, audience, and purpose. OR Appropriate sources are not used or slightly incorrect in-text citations and Reference page. OR language has slight issues with clarity, fluency, word choice, and grammar issues.
2 to >1.0 pts Average Communication has moderate errors in organization, formatting, and style. OR Moderate misunderstandings in the piece's context, audience, and purpose. OR Appropriate sources are not used or moderately incorrect in-text citations and Reference page. OR Language has moderate issues with clarity, fluency, word choice, and grammar issues.
1 to >0.0 pts Below Average Communication has major errors in organization, formatting, and style. OR Major misunderstandings in the piece's context, audience, and purpose. OR Appropriate sources are not used and major errors in in-text citations and Reference page. OR Language has major issues with clarity, fluency, word choice, and grammar issues.
0 pts Missing Major errors in all areas of communication including organization, formatting, style; understanding context, audience, and purpose; in-text and Reference page citations; and clarity, fluency, word choice, and grammatical issues.
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3 pts
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Total Points: 15 out of 15