Psychology 448: Autumn 2011
Papers
Eight papers are due at various points throughout the quarter (see the syllabus for exact dates). For each paper, you will read a research article and then, in no more than two pages, summarize the article's main points, your reaction to it, and pose a discussion question we might use in class on the following class session.
Paper Specifications
Each paper must be no more than 2 pages in length with the following specifications:
- double-spaced with no extra spacing between any of the paragraphs
- normal font
- 1 inch margins on all sides
- Name, assignment # (e.g., Paper 3) and page numbers in a header that appears on every page. Note: You cannot just type this information on every page; instead you must learn to use a header
- You must submit an electronic copy to the course dropbox (see course website for URL) by 5 pm on the day the paper is due. Late papers will not be accepted unless accompanied by a doctor's note. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Paper Points
Papers will be graded on a pass/fail basis. There are 8 papers and you must receive credit on 6 of them to receive credit for the course.
Week | Date | Paper | Lecture Topic | Reading |
01 | Monday, October 3 | No Paper | Introduction | None |
02 | Monday, October 10 | Paper 1 | Understanding Self-Esteem | Article 1 |
03 | Monday, October 17 | Paper 2 | Self-Esteem Development | Article 2 |
04 | Monday, October 24 | Paper 3 | Self-Evaluations | Article 3 |
05 | Monday, October 31 | Paper 4 | Feelings of Self-Worth | Article 4 |
06 | Monday, November 7 | Paper 5 | Self-Evaluations and Feelings of Self-Worth | Article 5 |
07 | Monday, November 14 | Paper 6 | Self-Verification | Article 6 |
08 | Monday, November 21 | No Paper | No Class | None |
09 | Monday, November 28 | Paper 7 | Self-Esteem and Culture | Article 7 |
10 | Monday, December 5 | Paper 8 | Reflections | None |