Psychology 448: Autumn 2015

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 FRIDAY afternoon, three days before the upcoming class. Late papers will not be accepted unless accompanied by a doctor's note. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• The title of your paper MUST include your name and the paper number. For example: Jon Doe, Paper.1.docx.

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.