I have attached a list of 190 psychologists. You may choose one ( within 2 hours), and let me know who you would like to write an 8 page paper on. I have also attached the rubric. I expect plagiarism free work and will be doing a plagiarism check once you submit it.
Research Paper Rubric
An Influential Person in Psychology
Assignment Description:
In this paper you will write a short biography about an influential person in the field of psychology and
discuss their research/theories and the impact of their work on the field of psychology. This paper is
intended to help you learn about the lives, careers, and influences of a prominent Psychologist. The
paper is due Friday, April 17, 2020 by 11:59pm.
Formatting Guidelines:
Must submit in the appropriate format: PDF, DOC, or DOCX. Do not submit a pages or alternative
format.
● Font: Times New Roman
● Size: 12
● Length: 8 – 12 pages (Text)
● Spacing: double-spaced
● Margins: 1-inch
● Need to Include: Title Page & Reference Section
Prompt:
1. Look over the list of 190 Psychologists posted to Blackboard and choose 1
2. Research them
● This should be done using Scholarly resources (textbooks, Journal Articles,
Biographies, Autobiographies, etc.)
● Some Non-Scholarly Resources can be used as well (Obituaries, Newspaper Articles,
etc.)
● Sources such as Wikipedia can be a good place to start your search and find sources
but should not be used as a source (that includes other publicly editable webpages).
3. “Paint” a picture of their life and their influence on the field of psychology.
● In other words, write about them and include information about their personal life,
professional life, prominent theories, influential studies, lasting influences etc.
Notes
● The entire lifetime of any one of the psychologists suggested can’t fit in such a short paper, so focus on
the aspects of their life you find meaningful/important.
● Present this paper in an objective manner.
● Don’t present the individual in a largely positive light unless it is warranted.
● Don’t present the individual in a largely negative light unless it is warranted.
● Paint a realistic word picture of their life.
You will be graded on the following rubric: 130 pts (26% of Final Grade)
Objective: Missing Poor Fair Good Excellent
Successfully
described/summarized
their personal background
(15 points)
Missing or
Incorrect
(0)
Multiple errors
or omissions
(9)
Some errors or
omissions
(11)
Most complete
and accurate
1-2 mistakes
(13)
Complete and
accurate
(15)
Successfully
described/summarized
their professional
background
(15 points)
Missing or
Incorrect
(0)
Multiple errors
or omissions
(9)
Some errors or
omissions
(11)
Most complete
and accurate
1-2 mistakes
(13)
Complete and
accurate
(15)
Successfully discussed
prominent theories and
research of the individual
(40 points)
Missing or
Incorrect
(0)
Multiple errors
or omissions
(25)
Some errors or
omissions
(30)
Most complete
and accurate
1-2 mistakes
(35)
Complete and
accurate
(40)
Successfully discussed the
Influence, Impact, and
Importance of the
individual and their work
for Psychology
(40 points)
Missing or
Incorrect
(0)
Multiple errors
or omissions
(25)
Some errors or
omissions
(30)
Most complete
and accurate
1-2 mistakes
(35)
Complete and
accurate
(40)
Formatting, Title Page,
References, APA Style
(10 points)
Didn’t follow
formatting
instructions and/
or missing
sections
(0)
More than 8
errors
(7)
More than 5
errors
(8)
More than 3
errors
(9)
Formatting &
APA style
generally well
done.
Included all
Sections.
(10)
Grammar, spelling, and
flow.
(10 points)
Paper poorly
written with bad
grammar/spelling
(0)
More than 8
errors
(7)
More than 5
errors
(8)
More than 3
errors
(9)
Grammar,
spelling, and
writing structure
generally well
done
(10)
Grading Notes
● Writing about someone not on the 190 Psychologists list will be an automatic zero.
● Unless explicitly cleared by me in writing/email.
● Don’t forget to properly cite your sources using APA style.
● Forgetting in-text citations and references will count as PLAGIARISM.
● No more than 2 quotes and they may not be longer than 2 sentences.
● If you exceed this and you will lose 1 letter grade on this assignment (13 pts.)
Research Paper Rubric
An Influential Person in Psychology
Assignment Description:
In this paper you will write a short biography about an influential person in the field of psychology and discuss their research/theories and the impact of their work on the field of psychology. This paper is intended to help you learn about the lives, careers, and influences of a prominent Psychologist. The paper is due Friday, April 17, 2020 by 11:59pm.
Formatting Guidelines:
Must submit in the appropriate format: PDF, DOC, or DOCX. Do not submit a pages or alternative format.
· Font: Times New Roman
· Size: 12
· Length: 8 – 12 pages (Text)
· Spacing: double-spaced
· Margins: 1-inch
· Need to Include: Title Page & Reference Section
Prompt:
1. Look over the list of 190 Psychologists posted to Blackboard and choose 1
2. Research them
· This should be done using Scholarly resources (textbooks, Journal Articles, Biographies, Autobiographies, etc.)
· Some Non-Scholarly Resources can be used as well (Obituaries, Newspaper Articles, etc.)
· Sources such as Wikipedia can be a good place to start your search and find sources but should not be used as a source (that includes other publicly editable webpages).
3. “Paint” a picture of their life and their influence on the field of psychology.
· In other words, write about them and include information about their personal life, professional life, prominent theories, influential studies, lasting influences etc.
Notes
· The entire lifetime of any one of the psychologists suggested can’t fit in such a short paper, so focus on the aspects of their life you find meaningful/important.
· Present this paper in an objective manner.
· Don’t present the individual in a largely positive light unless it is warranted.
· Don’t present the individual in a largely negative light unless it is warranted.
· Paint a realistic word picture of their life.
You will be graded on the following rubric: 130 pts (26% of Final Grade)
Objective: |
Missing |
Poor |
Fair |
Good |
Excellent |
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Successfully described/summarized their personal background (15 points) |
Missing or Incorrect (0) |
Multiple errors or omissions (9) |
Some errors or omissions (11) |
Most complete and accurate 1-2 mistakes (13) |
Complete and accurate (15) |
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Successfully described/summarized their professional background (15 points) |
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Successfully discussed prominent theories and research of the individual (40 points) |
Multiple errors or omissions
(25) |
Some errors or omissions
(30) |
Most complete and accurate 1-2 mistakes (35) |
Complete and accurate (40) |
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Successfully discussed the Influence, Impact, and Importance of the individual and their work for Psychology (40 points) |
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Formatting, Title Page, References, APA Style (10 points) |
Didn’t follow formatting instructions and/ or missing sections (0) |
More than 8 errors (7) |
More than 5 errors (8) |
More than 3 errors (9) |
Formatting & APA style generally well done. Included all Sections. (10) |
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Grammar, spelling, and flow. (10 points) |
Paper poorly written with bad grammar/spelling (0) |
More than 5 errors (8) |
Grammar, spelling, and writing structure generally well done (10) |
Grading Notes
· Writing about someone not on the 190 Psychologists list will be an automatic zero.
· Unless explicitly cleared by me in writing/email.
· Don’t forget to properly cite your sources using APA style.
· Forgetting in-text citations and references will count as PLAGIARISM.
· No more than 2 quotes and they may not be longer than 2 sentences.
· If you exceed this and you will lose 1 letter grade on this assignment (13 pts.)
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