Mental Illness or Psycological disorders

Assignment Overview- Literature Review (15%)
Topic Options
• Sexual Orientation
• Types of Bullying
• Mental Illness or Psychological Disorders
• Love Relationships
• Abuse
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
• Or any other topic related to the field of psychology-Your Choice
• Use your textbook as a resource to get a better understanding of your
topic, or use other sources
Assignment Questions to Answer:
• What is your topic? Define your topic
• Why did you choose this topic?
• Why is this topic important?
• List pros and/or cons, if applicable
• What age group is more related to your topic, or is it all-inclusive?
This paper will be due by 11:59pm, EST Monday, April 10, 2023- submitted only via Blackboard- details under Announcements
(Late papers will not be accepted)
Double spaced, size 11 font and standard Microsoft word default- Calibri is preferred & APA Style citation info is listed on the Rubric, next page
Entire submitted work should include:
*Title page- 1 page (include your title, your name, school, course name and number,
my name (Roshelle Jones, MA), & due date)
*Introduction (Literature Review)-2 full pages minimum *References page- 1 page (2 minimum references/citations)
(Total of 4 pages, minimum, if all guidelines are followed)
Students are encouraged to contact professor if there are any questions about the assigned work

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Literature Review Rubric- grading will be submitted electronically, Rubric provided as a grading scale guide
Requirements 40-50 points 16-39 points 0-15 points Points Received
Understanding of Topic
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of topic
Demonstrates a basic understanding of topic
Does not demonstrate an understanding of topic
Proper spelling, sentence structure, grammar, and citations (APA style samples under Course Documents)
Less than five
spelling, sentence structure, or grammatical errors. Met minimum of 4 pages, and two minimum citations, cited in paper and on references page (APA Style)
Five to ten
spelling, sentence structure, or grammatical errors. 4 pages or less, and less than two citations, cited in paper and on the references page. 4 page minimum but NO citations OR citation errors (APA Style)
More than ten
spelling, sentence structure, or grammatical errors. 4 pages or less and 2 citations or less, or citation errors
(APA Style)
Total
___/100
Avoid using contractions in your paper. Deductions for contractions will be counted as grammatical errors. Examples may include- can’t, it’s, and won’t…instead use cannot, it is, and will not.

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• IN TEXT CITATIONS (These are examples of how citations should be listed in your paper)- per class-PSY 201, 203, & 208/textbook
Ex. as has been shown (Grison & Gazzaniga, 2022). Ex. According to Grison & Gazzaniga (2022)…..
Ex. as has been shown (Berk, 2023).
Ex. According to Berk (2023)………..
Ex. as has been shown (Hock, 2016). Ex. According to Hock (2016)………
• REFERENCE EXAMPLES FOR BOOKS (These are examples for the references page)- same order per class
Grison, S., & Gazzaniga, M.S. (2022). Psychology in your life. New York, N.Y.: W.W. Norton & Company.
Berk, L. E. (2023). Development through the lifespan. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage.
Hock, R. R. (2016). Human sexuality. Boston, MA: Pearson.

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