Assignment: Thought Paper 1

PSYC100 #65090 M/W 11:30am (8/27/18 - 10/17/18)
2018-09-11T21:59:06Z

Due: Sep 24, 2018 by 11:30am

Thought Papers

In this course, you will be required to complete two thought papers. Each thought paper is worth 75 points. Thought papers must be turned in at the beginning of class, on the due date. Late thought papers will be deducted points. Thought papers should be 2 pages and include concepts from lecture and readings.

Thought Paper #1 History of Psychology (September 24th @ 11:30 a.m.)

There have been some very important people in the history of psychology. These people have had a profound impact on the field of psychology. Although they have celebrity status, they had their own personal stories that impacted their theories and the field of psychology. In a three page essay, using APA guidelines, present your own personal history. In this history, identify important people, important places, and important events. Discuss how these important people, places, and events have contributed to your own outlook on life.

These essay assignments should be written with paragraph structure. Your essay should contain an introduction, body, and conclusion. I expect that you will follow the guidelines below so that your essay conforms to APA (American Psychological Association) format.

Writing a Paper using general APA guidelines:

APA Format APA Writing Style

1 inch margins all around Use correct grammar

12 point Times New Roman font Use correct spelling

Double-space everything No contractions

Left alignment No informal language (slang, obscenities)

Use name as header

No bold

Black ink on white paper

Thought Papers

In this course, you will be required to complete two thought papers. Each thought paper is worth 75 points. Thought papers must be turned in at the beginning of class, on the due date. Late thought papers will be deducted points. Thought papers should be 2 pages and include concepts from lecture and readings.

Thought Paper #1 History of Psychology (September 24th @ 11:30 a.m.)

There have been some very important people in the history of psychology. These people have had a profound impact on the field of psychology. Although they have celebrity status, they had their own personal stories that impacted their theories and the field of psychology. In a three page essay, using APA guidelines, present your own personal history. In this history, identify important people, important places, and important events. Discuss how these important people, places, and events have contributed to your own outlook on life.

These essay assignments should be written with paragraph structure. Your essay should contain an introduction, body, and conclusion. I expect that you will follow the guidelines below so that your essay conforms to APA (American Psychological Association) format.

Writing a Paper using general APA guidelines:

APA Format APA Writing Style

1 inch margins all around Use correct grammar

12 point Times New Roman font Use correct spelling

Double-space everything No contractions

Left alignment No informal language (slang, obscenities)

Use name as header

No bold

Black ink on white paper