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Instructions:
File types accepted: doc, docx or pdf ONLY.
FINAL Paper MUST be APA formattedLinks to an external site..
Content (40 points)
In an approximately 2000-3000 worded (yes, you can write more than 3,000 words) paper (excluding references, title page, etc.)
EXTEND the topic BEYOND what was covered in class. Include personal experiences/perspectives/opinions as they relate to the class. Support them with factual evidence (e.g. peer-reviewed articles)
Reviews the main theories related to your paper topic and provide a background. (for example, if you are presenting a topic on sleep and cognitive performance, explain the major theories about sleep and how it is related to memory, reaction time etc.)
Address the topic by answering things like “how, why, where, etc.” from a neuroscience/biological psychology perspective. (for example on the topic of sleep and cognitive performance, explain how sleep is defined, what are the stages of sleep, what each stage is responsible for, etc. Then explain how sleep can affect cognitive performance, such as memory, etc. When explaining include things (when possible) that we discussed in class, such as location of certain functions in the brain (using the correct terms)
Your Research Summaries should be used in the drafting of your final paper.
Organization/Development (7.5 points)
The research paper is clear and organized; major points are supported by details, examples, or analysis.
The research paper effectively incorporates design elements, such as font, color, headings, and spacing.
The research paper is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.
The research paper MUST include the following:
1) Title Page
2) Introduction
3) Summary research papers
4) Discussion/Conclusion
5) Reference page
Mechanics/Format (7.5 points)
The research paper is consistent with APA guidelines.Links to an external site.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct throughout the paper.
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