SCHIZOPHRENIA
Assignment Instructions
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Final Paper
SEE THE EXAMPLE PAPER IN LESSONS-WEEK SEVEN BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
The Research Paper is due on Saturday of Week Seven. The research paper will be a thorough review and discussion of a topic which you will chose from the list below. It is important to note that this is not simply a summary review paper. You will be using the research literature to support a discussion of specific areas (as outlined below) within topic that you chose. The paper will consist of a current literature review and discussion of the current treatments for your selected topic. The body of the paper should be 6-8 pages in length (not including the title page, the abstract page, the reference page and the annotated bibliography). The paper must be completed and written in third person, Times New Roman, 12 font only.
Each student will pick one topic from the list below.
They include:
? Prader-Willi Syndrome
? Narcolepsy
? Korsakoff's Syndrome
? Schizophrenia
? Huntington's Disease
? Parkinson's Disease
? Balint's Syndrome
? Turner's Syndrome
? Klinefelter's Syndrome
? Tourette's Syndrome
Your Final Paper should include the following:
Title page in APA format (Times New Roman, 12 font only)
The below areas are required subheadings that must be included within your paper.
History: A history (historical perspective) of the topic (one to two pages). The history portion of the paper should be brief and relevant to the purpose of the paper (Written in third person, Times New Roman, 12 font only).
Epigenetic Causes: A detailed explanation of the epigenetic (genetic and environmental) etiology (cause) of the chosen topic (one to two pages) (Written in third person, Times New Roman, 12 font only).
Symptoms and treatments: A detailed discussion of the symptoms and treatments of the chosen topic (two to four pages) (Written in third person, Times New Roman, 12 font only).
Evaluation: A critical evaluation and summation of three current (no older than five years) research articles on the chosen topic (one to two pages) (Written in third person, Times New Roman, 12 font only).
Synthesis: Brief synthesis and conclusion of the material presented (one page) (Written in third person, Times New Roman, 12 font only).
This is a formal paper (not a list of responses, numbered points, or bullet-points) in APA format (Times new Roman 12 font, 6-8 pages in length (not counting title page, abstract, reference page or Annotated Bibliography), the use of five or more references is required (other than the textbook and website), and it must reflect the use of course content and critical thinking.
You must include an APA formatted title page that includes:
Student’s name
Course name and number
Title of paper
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
You must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
You must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
You must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
You must use APA style as outlined in your approved APA style guide to document all sources.
You must include, on the final pages, a reference page followed by an annotated bibliography that is completed according to APA style as outlined in your approved APA style guide.
Do NOT include quotes as they do not add to the critical analysis of the content.
Do NOT write in short (1-3 sentence) paragraphs.
Do NOT include bullet points or numbered items.
Do NOT include research older than 5 years.
All images and tables belong in the Appendix section of the paper (after the Annotated Bibliography) and are not considered part of the body content.
Do include citations in your paragraphs.
If you have an unavoidable reason for needing to make up an assignment you must contact your instructor before the assignment is due (personal or family emergencies, deployments, TDYs and TADs, base alerts and lock-downs or communications blackouts qualify—leisure activities or scheduling too many classes or other life activities don’t – Be prepare to provide documentation). I will consider a one-time extension on a case-by-case basis if you contact me BEFORE the assignment is due. ALL extensions are subject to the instructor’s approval and may be denied if the above conditions are not met. There are no extensions for work and final papers in the last two weeks of class. NO EXCEPTIONS.
PSYC325 Week Seven Final Paper Grading Rubric
Summative Assignment Grading Criteria
Content Criteria 133 Points
Introduction paragraph ending in a clear, directive thesis statement is included.
Detailed explanations of the epigenetic (genetic and environmental) etiology (causes) are presented in an equal fashion.
Five required sub headings are included in the paper.
Reference page is followed by the Annotated Bibliography and all references are fully annotated.
Body of the paper is 6-8 pages in length (History 1-2 pages, Epigenetics 1-2 pages, Symptoms and Treatments 2-4 pages, Critical Evaluation 1-2 pages, synthesis and conclusion 1 page).
Writing and Organization Criteria 19 Points
The central theme/purpose of the paper is clear.
The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow.
The tone is formal (not in 1st person) and appropriate to the content and assignment.
The thoughts are clear and include appropriate beginning, development, and conclusion.
Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.
Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
The paper uses words and language that are inclusive, clear, and unambiguous.
Spelling is correct.
Research Criteria 19 Points
The paper includes a summary and analysis of research materials that are relevant to the assignment, e.g. scholarly journals, professional articles, legal documents, government documents, legal decisions, media clips, software, measurement instruments websites, personal communication, etc.
Professional/scholarly journals are peer reviewed and focus on the profession/application of psychology (located on Proquest, EBSCOHost, PsycNET, etc.). Non-scholarly articles include newspapers, periodicals, secular magazines, etc, and are not peer reviewed. Websites not approved include wilkipedia.com and about.com.
Research focuses on the most current information (past five years).
Paper includes the appropriate number of references required by the assignment.
When appropriate, the paper addresses ethical considerations in research.
Style Criteria 19 Points
The paper is in the appropriate APA format used by the institution/program (e.g. the 6th edition).
The paper is double-spaced and in the appropriate length required by the assignment
The paper includes an APA style cover page.
The paper includes an Abstract that is formatted to support the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
The paper properly uses headings, font styles, and white space as outlined in the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
The paper includes an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
The paper addresses the topic of the paper with critical thought.
The paper concludes with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition) guidelines.
The paper includes a References Page that is completed according to the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
Total Possible Points 190 Points