PSY 304 - Starkie

Topic – Write a diagnosis summary report about the main character from your selected movie. The report will consist of questions assigned by the professor, and a section describing the theorist who recognized the personality traits. A list of movies options will be provided.

ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES

I. Introduction of Main Characters

• Describe main character in movie
• What personality issues does the character display
• How does the character’s personality impact others
• What outcomes are revealed at the end of the movie about the character?

 

II. Pick One Theorist And Explain/Define His Theory In Relation To The Main Character.

• Apply Critical Thinking throughout this entire project!
• Pick one theorist from the textbook and explain/define his theory of personality. – 20pts
• Use a minimum of five outside sources (Three of the five sources should be scholarly sources) – your textbook can count as one. – 20pts
• APA Format - 4 pages of typed text – this does not include your reference page. - 20pts
• 7 key words/concepts- be sure and define the words as you write also BOLD your keywords- 20pts
• Grammar/Sentence Structure/APA formatting – 20 pts
  Total Possible Points – 100 pts

 

If student has a movie preference seek permission from professor to use first.

 

The due date for Movie Selection is February 26, 2017. You will present your Movie Selection to the class. I will want a list of your references. Each student’s presentation should be about 10 - 15 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

Topic – Write about two of the many personality theories covered in the text.

• Provide a description of each theory and discuss at least one leading theorist for each.
• Compare the two theories. What similarities do they share, if any?
• What differences do they have from each other?
• Explain at least two ways personality can be assessed.

 

APA Format 6 Pages of Typed Text – This does not include cover page, abstract or reference page- 30pts

 

15 Key Words/Concepts –define the words you write also BOLD your keywords- 30pts

 

5 Quality References – 20 pts

 

Grammar/Sentence Structure/APA Formatting – 20 pts

Possible 100 pts

 

Free Resources I Recommend:

• www.grammarly.com
• https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

 

Reference List – due by February 5, 2018, and you will be required to list your five references. 

 

Research Paper Drafts

Research Paper Drafts will be submitted by February 12, 2018. Aim to have at least three pages of your paper completed. Students are strongly encouraged to turn in a rough draft of the first part of this paper by February 12, 2018. This draft will not be graded, but if you do turn it in you will receive 5 ‘bonus’ points added to your lowest Exam. Rough drafts turned in after February 12th will lose one point each day not submitted. Any rough drafts turned in after February 17^th will not receive any points. I will provide feedback on the rough draft that will help you in preparing the final paper. Turning in a rough draft will be your only way of knowing if you are on track. Rough drafts turned in early are very welcome!  I WILL NOT be responsible for giving feedback on paper drafts that are turned in after February 24.

 

Research Papers will be submitted on February 26, 2018. Papers can either be submitted in class on the 26th, or online through Forum that will be created. If the student submits paper through discussion forum they have to be posted by 11:59 pm. Any papers submitted after that time will receive an automatic grade of “0”.