PSY 330 WEEK 5 ASSIGNMENT FINAL PROJECT
PSY 330 Week 5 Assignment Final Project,
Final Project
Final Project
Select one of the following options for your Final Project:
Option 1: Models of Personality Critique
Focus of the Final Project
Using the model of personality you selected in Week One, write an eight- to ten- page, double-spaced (not including title and reference pages) critique of the model. Your discussion should incorporate a minimum of six to eight scholarly, peer-reviewed sources that were published within the last five years. Your critique should provide an evaluation of the selected model rather than a simple summary. Your Final Project critique must contain the following:
Introduction
Provide a general introduction to the selected model, as well as, the focus of this critique and the overall direction your paper will take.
Discussion
Present a detailed critique and/or evaluation of the model of personality you have selected. Be sure that your opinions about the model are substantiated by citations from scholarly research. As the majority of your Final Project, this section must contain an evaluation of:
1. The theories present within your selected model
2. The major contributors in the field of your selected model
3. The methods of inquiry used by your selected model
4. An overview of the strengths and weaknesses of this model of personality
Conclusion
Provide a summary of your critique of the selected model of personality. Address the current relevance of this model in explaining theories of personality. Additionally, discuss the possible future research directions that could be taken to further elucidate the role of this model in explaining personality.
Writing the Final Project
The Final Project:
1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least six to eight scholarly, peer-reviewed sources that were published within the last five years. Visit the Ashford University Online Library to locate these resources.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Option 2: Models of Personality Lecture
Focus of the Final Project
Imagine you are interviewing for an instructor position at a college to teach a theories of personality course. The hiring committee has asked you to prepare a PowerPoint presentation on one of the theoretical models of personality. Using the model of personality you selected in Week One, create a 15-to 20-slide PowerPoint presentation (not including title or reference slides) that critiques the model. Your discussion should incorporate a minimum of six to eight scholarly, peer-reviewed sources that were published within the last five years. Your presentation should provide an evaluation of the selected model, rather than a simple summary. Your Final Project lecture must contain the following:
Introduction
Provide a general introduction to the selected model, as well as, the focus of this critique and the overall direction your paper will take.
Discussion
Present a detailed critique and/or evaluation of the model of personality you have selected. Be sure that your opinions about the model are substantiated by citations from scholarly research. As the majority of your Final Project, this section must contain an evaluation of:
1. The theories present within your selected model
2. The major contributors in the field of your selected model
3. The methods of inquiry used by your selected model
4. An overview of the strengths and weaknesses of this model of personality
Conclusion
Provide a summary of your critique of the selected model of personality. Address the current relevance of this model in explaining theories of personality. Additionally, discuss the possible future research directions that could be taken to further elucidate the role of this model in explaining personality.
It is critical that this project is developed as a presentation. The slides should contain relevant graphics, images, tables, and utilize some of the functions of PowerPoint, where appropriate. Simple slides that only feature text are not adequate for this assignment. For tips on creating an excellent presentation, read the following overview.
Remember to submit a Word document that contains the same information as your title slide, so your instructor can provide you with feedback on your presentation. This document should be submitted in the dropbox in addition to the presentation file.
Writing the Final Project
The Final Project:
1. Must be at least 15-20 PowerPoint slides (not including title and reference slides).
2. Must include a title slide with the following:
a. Title of presentation
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introduction containing a thesis statement, address the topic with critical thought, and end with a conclusion that reaffirms the thesis.
4. Must use at least six to eight scholarly, peer-reviewed sources that were published within the last five years. Visit the Ashford University Online Library to locate these resources.
5. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
6. Must include a separate reference slide, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
7. Must include detailed speaker’s notes in the notes section of the PowerPoint presentation.
8. In addition to the presentation, please submit a Word document containing the same information as the title slide. This document will be used for your instructor to provide you with feedback regarding your work. Submit this file along with the presentation in the assignment dropbox.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
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