Psychology 210 TERM PAPER
2012 - 2013
Dr. E. Pencer

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GUIDELINES

1. Choose one of the topics listed separately for your term paper. (follow the link "TOPICS", below)
2. Your paper should include a review the literature which provides the background for the topic you have chosen. You should, as well, discuss any unresolved issues, unanswered questions, criticism or controversies that might be the basis of future research. Be specific in discussing what additional research could be undertaken. Note the marking scheme provided. Use it as a guide in constructing your paper.

PLEASE NOTE

1. All essays must be typed ( word processor) and double spaced.
2. You must keep a hard copy of the final draft of your paper.
3. Consult the APA style handout available at the Bookstore. Information on how to reference material Material obtained online can also be found at  the APA site: http://www.apa.org/journals/webref.html
4. Your reference list should include at least eight and preferably more references. They should be recent and from professional journals.
5. Consult the reference librarians for assistance in locating material. They  are more than willing to provide assistance.
6. In locating material, you will probably wish to consult online material e.g., Google Scholar. The reference librarians will guide you in searching online. Remember - do not use material which is too old unless you have some good reason for doing so. Psychology, like any other science, changes a lot and older material may well be out-of-date.

PLAGIARISM: The University has adopted new regulations on Academic Integrity. It is in your interest not to violate these regulations. They may be seen HERE http://www.stfx.ca/services/registrar/academicintegritysummary.htm . Please note: This REPLACES what is stated in the University Calendar. More information on how to avoid plagiarism may be found HERE: http://libmain.stfx.ca/integrity/student/Plagiarismforstudents.htm

Please feel free to consult me about your paper at any time.

PLEASE NOTE

• Date Due: February 14, 2013
• This term paper has been assigned in the first week of classes, so you have approximately 6 months to complete it. Late papers will not be accepted without significant penalties (see penalties for late submissions on general information page). PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A REQUIRED COURSE COMPONENT AND MUST BE COMPLETED TO COMPLETE THE COURSE

Marking Scheme

Extent to which introduction leads reader to major theme of paper               /10

                Extent to which theme is adequately developed in main body of paper        /20

                Extent to which appropriate research is understood and described              /10

                Extent to which discussion section reaches appropriate conclusion             /20

                Readability                                                                                                            /10

                Sentence structure, grammar, spelling                                                              /10

                Proper Referencing Style APA                                                                           /10

                Quantity/suitability of reference material                                                            /10

TOTAL                                                                                                                   /100

TOPICS: