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Term Paper Instructions: 

You will write a 4-5 page paper of at least 2000 words (does not include Title and Reference pages) on a topic covered in class following the instructions below. This paper will include a review of the literature and relevant theory and a discussion of how the topic you have chosen might be affected by one individual difference variable (gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, culture, age, religion, disabilities).  A first draft and final draft are REQUIRED.  If the student submits one draft, they will receive a score of 50.  Both drafts are to be submitted in Canvas and will be analyzed by Turnitin.  A similarity score of 15% or less is required.

 In this paper you are required to cite and reference at least five peer-reviewed  sources and your textbook (if you use it). If needed, you can include additional citations and references. 

Two Drafts of this Paper are Required 

1.     First Draft: This draft will be graded by the instructor.  It is due June 25, 2021 at midnight.    
Be sure to work on this part of the assignment very diligently.  It is the majority of your grade for it!

2.    Final Draft: Students final drafts of this paper will be a revised version of their first drafts. The revisions should include those specified by the instructor.   It is due July 16, 2021 at midnight.     Without a second draft, your score will be 50 points for this assignment.

3.    By revising the paper students will be able to increase their grades on this paper by 5 percent. Please keep in mind you will want to work on your first draft as it will carry the majority of your grade.  And without a second draft, you will receive a score of 50 no matter your initial grade.

Suggested Steps for Completing this Assignment

 Step 1: Select a concept covered in class.  You may choose any concept/topic related to this class.  Some good ways to find a topic are to review the chapters and lecture notes, think back to an interesting statement or finding reported during the lecture, or an interesting question asked by another student (or yourself) in class. 

 Step 2a: Research your topic.  You should start your essay with an opening paragraph that introduces your topic. Subsequent paragraphs should include a thorough review of the research related to your topic. A good way to start this process is by finding a research article cited in your textbook or one covered during class.  You will want to look specifically for original research articles that have an Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion section.   For example, if I was interested in learning more about depression, I would look in Chapter 7 of the textbook for any statements similar to my topic.  I would specifically look for citations of articles that I could read.  I would then go and read those original articles and start to build a background section.  I would summarize, paraphrase and take notes on any article I read. 

 Step 2b: Discuss individual differences. You should include a discussion of how your topic might affect or be affected by one individual difference variables (gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, culture, age, religion, disabilities). In your explanation, be sure to provide evidence from relevant research to support your assertions. For example, if I suspect that gender might impact personality, I could search for evidence of this idea by searching for articles on gender and personality.  

Step 3: Future Directions/Conclusions. Now that you have familiarized yourself with the theories and current research on your selected topic, what future work is needed to further the field’s understanding of the topic? What questions do you think are still left unanswered? 

Thank you so much. Not sure hiow many sources think thats up to you