In this assignment, you will put into effect the lessons you have learned in writing a graduate-level research paper.
Resources: "Writing Process" video and Research Topic ListResearch Topic List
Choose one of the following topics to complete your Psychology Research Paper, due in Week 4.
Topic 1: The use of psychological principles in the workplace
Include the following:
• Which psychological principles are often used?
• How are these psychological principles used?
• Which psychological principles used are the most effective?
Topic 2: The benefits of understanding developmental psychology
Include the following:
• What is developmental psychology?
• How is developmental psychology applicable in life?
• Why can understanding developmental psychology be beneficial?
Topic 3: Considerations when conducting psychological research
Include the following:
• What are the main, important considerations when conducting psychological research?
• Why are these considerations important?
• What could potentially happen if these considerations were ignored?
Topic 4: The different methods of intelligence testing
Include the following:
• What are three methods of intelligence testing?
• How are these methods used?
• How do these methods differ?
Topic 5: Methods for modifying behavior in children
Include the following:
• What are three methods for modifying behavior in children?
• How are these methods used?
• Which method is most effective?
Using your chosen topic from the Research Topic List and the outline created in Week 3, conduct research via the University Library by locating 2 to 4 scholarly articles on your chosen topic.
Follow the steps in the "Writing Process" video.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word research paper on your chosen topic by including evidence from the 2 to 4 scholarly articles located in the University Library. Refer to the outline created in Week 3 for main points and subpoints to include in the paper.
Format your paper according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines located on the APA Templates page in the Center for Writing Excellence.