Instructions:
In-depth research on a social psychological theory or concept and then select a type of essay to write based on that concept. You can find a list of potential topics in your syllabus under Project Descriptions. You must submit a project overview this week to include the following:
1. Name the theory or social psychological concept that will be the focus of your paper. You may select one from the attached list titled “Project Topics”.
2. Write a paragraph about the type of paper you intend to write. Select from the list below and discuss how you will apply the theory to the style of paper.
a. Argumentative paper that argues the importance or effectiveness of a particular concept in understanding the human condition.
b. Comparative paper that compares and contrasts the theory or concept to another concept.
c. Persuasive paper that intends to convince an audience to implement a particular concept to solve a problem or sell a product.
d. Reflective paper where you might apply a theory or concept to your life or to a real world event and reflect on how the concept helps you to better understand the event.
e. Research paper that researches the history of the theory or concept – how the study of the concept came about, how it’s been used, what we have learned about it over the years, etc.
f. Analytic paper where you apply social psychology to a movie or ad to analyze the story or analyze why an ad is effective.
Instructions:
In-depth research on a social psychological theory or concept and then select a type of essay to write based on that concept. You can find a list of potential topics in your syllabus under Project Descriptions. You must submit a project overview this week to include the following:
1. Name the theory or social psychological concept that will be the focus of your paper. You may select one from the attached list titled “Project Topics”.
2. Write a paragraph about the type of paper you intend to write. Select from the list below and discuss how you will apply the theory to the style of paper.
a. Argumentative paper that argues the importance or effectiveness of a particular concept in understanding the human condition.
b. Comparative paper that compares and contrasts the theory or concept to another concept.
c. Persuasive paper that intends to convince an audience to implement a particular concept to solve a problem or sell a product.
d. Reflective paper where you might apply a theory or concept to your life or to a real world event and reflect on how the concept helps you to better understand the event.
e. Research paper that researches the history of the theory or concept – how the study of the concept came about, how it’s been used, what we have learned about it over the years, etc.
f. Analytic paper where you apply social psychology to a movie or ad to analyze the story or analyze why an ad is effective.
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