FINAL CLASS PAPER PROMPT
Purpose: Students will write a 10-page (reference page & title page
included) 12pt. Times New Roman font, double-spaced paper based on an
argumentative topic relevant to the material discussed within the course in
order to identify and describe a topic in psychology by critically evaluating
psychological information.
o Incorporates the following learning objectives:
Use psychology databases to locate relevant research sources
Read and summarize information from various sources,
including professional journals, mass media sources, and the
internet.
Critically evaluate psychological information.
Identify and describe a number of controversial issues in
psychology.
Express ideas in written formats using APA style.
Who is the paper and presentation for? Other students in your class that
may not be knowledgeable of the psychological issue
Paper must be written in APA-format (7th edition)- no abstract
Paper Content (8 pages total of content)
o Introduction (15 pt)
State your topic and define your stance on the topic (must be
relevant to the class)
Brief description of the main body of text
o Body of Text (50 pt)
Provide the opposing stance of the argument using at least 2
scholarly references
Support your opinion with at least 6 scholarly references
thoroughly (total of 8 scholarly references all together)
You can use the text we have read/discussed in class as
well as outside sources
The articles should be relevant to your topic and your
stance on the topic
o Discussion (15 pt)
In this section, link your main point of view and the research you
found on the topic.
Depending on the argument, what are some future directions
related to your stance on the paper?
o APA format (15 pt)
Cover page with correct title, Running head, and page numbers
(5pt.)
Cite all of the references you used throughout your paper in the
reference page
Zero to minimal issues with using formal language (i.e., very
minimal first person language)
o Paper Clarity (5 pt)
Body flows well
Minimal issues with paragraph transitions