AP phychology

AP PSYCH PROJECT: PSYCH IN YOUR WORLD
One thing you might start to notice as an AP Psych student is that you start to acknowledge the world of Psychology outside of the textbook and our classroom. In this project, you will identify at least five examples of psychology in your life/the world (articles, news stories, videos, pictures, advertisements, personal experiences, etc.). For each of the examples, you will write a written response that incorporates the criteria below. Your combined entries will form the “Psych in My World” Scrapbook.
SPECIFICATIONS:
• At least five artifacts from a variety of sources (video, article, news story, advertisement, picture, art, personal story, etc.) • Each artifact accompanied by a written response (in paragraph form) connecting it to one or more AP Psych concepts • Overall, at least one concept from each unit in the course must be referenced at some point in your scrapbook • Written responses (point 2) should include the following:
o A description of the artifact
o A full explanation of how the artifact connects to concept(s)/terminology covered in AP Psychology o Further question(s) you wish to explore after exploring the artifact
o Written in a clear and objective voice (think about coming at it from “the psychologist” perspective) • All sources referenced with APA citation(s) (including in-text references for text/images and bibliography).
MAKE SURE YOU RELATE YOUR RESPONSES TO PSYCHOLOGICAL CONCEPTS AND TERMS COVERED IN THIS COURSE!
PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESSMENT:

Beginning
Developing
Accomplished
Exemplary
CONNECTION
Fewer than 5 artifacts that do not clearly connect to psychological concept(s) from different units
Fewer than 5 artifacts that are somewhat connected to psychological concept(s) spanning some units of the course
at least 5 (somewhat varied) artifacts that are well
connected to psychological concepts spanning most
units of the course.
A diverse selection of 5 or more artifacts that are clearly connected to multiple psychological concepts spanning all units of the course.
CONTENT
Evidence of limited
understanding of
psychological concepts
Evidence of basic
understanding of
psychological concepts
Evidence of complete
understanding of
psychological concepts
Evidence of comprehensive and thorough understanding of psychological concepts – Psychological concepts are clearly and accurately described in context of artifact
– Appropriate terminology is used to enhance response
– Relevant psychologists and research are referenced when applicable
– Further questions are complex and relevant
CLARITY
Although an attempt is
made, it is difficult to
understand most of the project.
– Messy/ Disorganized
– Difficult to read & understand
Most of the project is well organized but some
sections are not.
Entire project is well
organized with clear
descriptions.
Entire project is very effectively organized.
– Sentence structure effectively used to enhance ideas
MECHANICS
Some entries accompanied by an artifact
Responses are point form
No sources cited, or simple list of urls
Almost all entries
accompanied by an
artifact
Responses are in sentence form.
Sources not cited in APA format
All entries accompanied by an artifact
Responses mostly in
paragraph form but may not be written in objective voice
Source cited in correct APA format with minor errors
All entries accompanied by an artifact that is described
Responses are in paragraph form and written in objective voice
All sources correctly cited in APA format

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