PSY102 General Psychology Paper ESSAY

PSY102 General Psychology Paper

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Topic 1 – Introduction to Psychology and Role of Biology

Mini Brain Project

Directions: Conduct research on a selected brain area or structure. Areas and structures available
for research include: frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, occipital lobe, medulla, pons,
cerebellum, reticular formation, thalamus, hypothalamus, limbic system, cerebrum,
hippocampus, amygdala, corpus callosum, Broca’s area, OR Wernicke’s area.
Conduct research using scholarly Internet sources, library sources, and the textbook.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines
which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. Each
question should be a minimum of 50 words.
Part 1: Using your research thoroughly answer the questions below:
Where is the area or structure located?

What are its major functions?

What techniques are used to view or measure it?

What happens when it is damaged?

What other structures is it near?

What other structures help or perform similar functions?

References:

Part 2: Once you have answered the questions above, please select an activity below and
complete it.
Make a model of the brain emphasizing your structure using food or common – everyday –
household items.
• Create a mnemonic device that will help classmates remember the most important
information about your structure.
Design a T-shirt with an illustration of structure and function.
Compose a motto/bumper sticker your structure might adopt (include a logo to
accompany the motto).
Create a cartoon featuring your structure.

Insert Picture: A picture of the product created must be inserted below. The student must be
included in the picture holding the final product or credit will not be awarded (Only instructor
will be able to see the picture added).

Grading Rubrics

Critical Elements

Distinguished

(100%)

Proficient

(85%)

Basic

(70%)

Below Expectations

(50%)

Non-Performance

(0%)

Thesis Statement

Raises the strongest objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.

The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Counter Argument

Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.

The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Conclusion

– Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.

Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.

Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.

Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay, however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.

The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.