1200 words work
“Psychological Testing Using the ___________” (the instrument you select)
NOTICE***(Due Sunday by midnight at the end of week 3)
- This month you are to write a 1200-word research paper on psychological testing using one of the following instruments: California Psychological Inventory, 16 Personality Factors or the MMPI.
- This paper is worth 15% of your grade.
- Please use the APA format and cite at least four (4) sources. Take time to review the APA video posted in the Getting Started area of the course.
| Assignment Requirements (Use as a checklist): You will select one of the above testing instruments:
and research and discuss the following aspects of the test:
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* There will be a 20 pt penalty for writing less than 1200 words on this assignment.
Suggested Outline
State thesis: purpose of paper. This is the last sentence of your introduction. (E.g., “Since families play such a major role in our lives, it is very important to understand the theories and systems at work within them.”)
Many students write a one or two sentence conclusion. Do not do that. |
Grading Rubric for Final Project
| Item Description | Percent |
| Correct definition of Concepts | 10% |
| Statement of main points and thesis in introduction | 5% |
| Properly indented paragraphs | 5% |
| Content in introduction | 5% |
| Content in body | 40% |
| Content in conclusion | 5% |
| Balance – paragraphs similar in length – about 150 words | 5% |
| Organization – followed format (intro, body, conclusion) | 5% |
| Spelling | 10% |
| Grammar | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
- There will be a 10pt. penalty for each day the assignment is late. It is due Sunday, by midnight, of week 3.
- There will be a 100 pt. penalty for plagiarizing. This means a 0. If in doubt, cite, cite, cite.
