Psych HW

Psych HW 1

Paper Outline Assignment

PSY101 – Fundamentals of Psychology

Due: by 11:59pm EST on Sunday at the end of Unit 5

Prior to writing your course paper in paragraph form, you will create an outline for your paper. The outline should be organized similarly to the sample outline provided.

Your outline should have an Introduction section, Body section, and Conclusion section. The Body section should be organized according to themes you will discuss in your paper. The scholarly sources you are using must be included in the sections in which you plan to discuss their content.

For additional outline samples, refer to the following site:

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20081113013048_544.pdf

Students: Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper/project will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write.

Evaluation Rubric for Paper Outline Assignment

*CRITERIA*	*Deficient*	*Development Needed*	*Proficient*	*Exemplary* *to Proficient*
	0 – 35 points	36- 47 points	48 – 53 points	54 - 60 points
Content	Subject matter is minimally addressed. Outline format is not used or is minimal.	Subject matter is adequately addressed. Outline is partially completed but lacks thematic organization, sufficient detail, and specific examples. Introduction, Body, and Conclusion sections lack logical organization.	Subject matter is fairly well addressed. Outline is elaborated thematically and specific examples are provided. Introduction, Body, and Conclusion sections are fairly well organized.	Subject matter is thoroughly addressed. Outline is well elaborated according to theme and fully supported with specific examples. Introduction, Body, and Conclusion sections are well organized.
	0 – 11 points	12 – 15 points	16 – 17 points	18 – 20 points
Scholarly Sources	One or no scholarly sources are used.	Two scholarly sources are included.	Three scholarly sources are included.	Four scholarly sources are included.
	0 – 11 points	12 – 15 points	16 – 17 points	18 – 20 points
Clear and professional writing and format	Errors significantly impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed.	Numerous errors somewhat interfere with professional presentation.	Few errors that do not impede professional presentation.	Writing and format is clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free.