Project Guidelines

APPENDIX A FILM REVIEW PROJECT GUIDELINES (General) I. involve an Appropriate Topic A. Relevant and Appropriate Check the following websites for ideas 1. http//www. sampsoncc. edu/ lag/pwolf 2. http//www. apa. org/monitor B. Be Specific Narrow general topics down C. Researchable Search http//www. nclive. org for hits II. deed of conveyance pageboy A. Title of Project B. Date C. Students Name D. Course Number E. Abstract (1-paragraph thick) III. schoolbook or Body A. Five (5) intact Pages, typed (double-spaced, 12 point propagation New Roman Font) B. APA Text Note Documentation Required (Get help on my website C. Review the Film Informatively find out the disorder/issue raised in the movie. D. Apply appropriate Psychological 1. Theories (Psychodynamic, Behavioral, etc. ) 2. Studies (case/experimental/correlational, etc. ) IV. Bibliography A. MINIMUM 5References 1. May use an encyclopedia a. drop only a specialized encyclopedia (i. e. psychiatry, psychology, etc. ) b. Avoid g eneral ones (i. e. Wikipedia, World Book, Britannica, etc. ) 2. May use a textual matterbook a. Abnormal psychological science b. Psychiatric Nursing 3. USE at least twain or three of the following a.Magazine, journal and/or news cover articles b. Interviews c. Valid Internet sources, i. e. http//www. nclive. org http//www. ask. com B. contention Sources in Alphabetical Order, by authors last name (APA Style) C. Include Complete Bibliographic Information SPECIAL NOTES . * Late projects go forth be subject to a 10 point per day penalty * Late projects must be HAND DELIVERED to Mr. Wolf in his office, by the student. *Search for APA Text Note and Reference Page examples on my website http//www. sampsoncc. edu/staff/wolf *Additional assistance available through SCC Student Support Services (Turoring)App end upix B detail Project Guidelines Abnormal Psychology Film Review pic In addition to their sheer entertainment value, popular movies often depict psychological disorders. There is sure no shortage of Abnormal Psychology movies available for viewing however, many provide inaccurate portrayals of psychological behaviors, traits and disorders. This often leads to the public at large having a distorted view of what Psychopathology is or how Clinical Psychologists work. Remember from General Psychology, a major part of get a critical thinker is becoming a critical consumer of popular information.Your mission in this assignment is to choose a film with an abnormal psychological ascendent or issue, research the theme or issue portrayed in the film, and then carefully analyze how well or accurately you believe the movie presented the theme to the viewing audience. operating instructions 1. Choose a movie from the attached list. I drop indicated which are available from the SCC Library. The remainder may be rented from Netflix, a local video parentage or perhaps borrowed from a friend or family member. 2. View the movie at least once). Even if you have seen t he movie previously, watch it again. You will take in to pay very close attention to hat is being portrayed and you should probably take some notes. They will come in handy later, as you write your newspaper publisher. 3. Write a reaction/research paper using the following guidelines a. In an opening paragraph (or two), summarize the plot of the movie. Remember, this is a center I dont need a description of every scene. b. Find three to fin internet articles that deal with the specific type of psychological disorder/issue portrayed in the movie (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Aversive Therapy, Insanity Defense, etc. ) and then write at least three pages on what you have learned from your internet research.You may also use your textbook as one of your sources, if you wish. Make sure to cite your sources in APA style, in the body of your paper and on your source page. (See my website for examples) c. In the final constituent of your paper, you will analyze (based upon your www. nclive. org internet research) how well you think the movie portrayed its abnormal psychological theme. You will do this by addressing the following questions How did the depiction of __________ in the film compare to what you learned in doing your research? Do you believe the film to be of educational value to the general public regarding its psychological content?Was the subject matter treated in a humorous manner? If so, do you think this took outdoor(a) from the seriousness of the psychological disorder being depicted in the film (or did it help by making a serious point without blowing the audience outside)? Which specific scenes (if any) in the film provided particular insight into the psychological disorder/issue being portrayed? Did you learn anything of value from viewing the film? (If so, what? ) Was the film entertaining to watch? Would you recommend the film to others? Why or why not? 4. document will be submitted, in class, on the assigned date.There will be a ten-poi nt per day late penalty for papers turned in after that date. Papers are to be submitted in a two pocket report folder. In the left side pocket, place the internet articles used in your research. In the right side pocket, place your paper, which will take on a title page, abstract page, text or body of report (5p), and credit rating page. 5. Papers should be word-processed in MS Word, double-spaced, using a 12-point Times New Roman font and should be at least eight (8) total pages in length if the directions, indicated above, are followed completely.The kickoff parting (see 3-a above) and last section (see 3-c above) of your paper will be your own words/opinion and will require no reference citations. HOWEVER, YOU WILL NEED TO CITE YOUR REFERENCES, APA STYLE, IN THE third PAGES OF RESEARCH (see 3-b above) WRITTEN FROM YOUR INTERNET SOURCES. NOT DOING SO WILL BE CONSIDERED PLAGIARISM AND WILL SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE YOUR PAPERS GRADE 6. Papers will be graded based upon the followin g rubric * Following directions (length, font, double-spacing, etc. ) 5pts. * masking Sheet 5pts. * Abstract 5pts. * Film summation 10pts. * Research portion 50pts. Analysis of film 20pts. * Reference page 5pts. Total100 7. Guidelines for APA-style (citations, abstract, reference page, etc. ) are attached. Further examples can be found on my website http//www. sampsoncc. edu/staff/wolf 8. Films not included on the attached list may be used, BUT ONLY WITH PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE INSTRUCTOR. In preparing a paper in APA style, the following general guidelines should be followed. Font Selection Font size should be 12 points, with Times Roman being preferred. Line pose Double-space everything title page, abstract, paper, and reference list. Margins and Indentations Leave one-inch margins at the left, right, top, and bottom of each page. Indent paragraphs five spaces using the Tab feature. Page Header The page point consists of a brief version of the papers title (usually 2 or 3 words) , followed by five spaces and then a page number. get-go with the title page, it appears in the upper-right corner of each page of your paper, including the reference page. Use the Header feature of your word-processing program to insert the header information. I. Title Page (or Cover sheet) (page 1) Name Title of ProjectPSY 281-0A Date II. Abstract Page The abstract follows the title page/cover sheet (it is page 2 of your paper) and is a one- paragraph summary of the content of your paper. The abstract should be no longer than 120 words. Because it is a summary of your project, it should be written after your paper is complete. Guidelines Two lines below the page header, type the word, Abstract, and center it. Two lines below that, begin the paragraph, which should be unindented and double-spaced. III. Text (or Body) of Paper The text of your paper begins on page 3.The page header appears on the top line. Two spaces below that, center the title. Two spaces below the title, the pap er begins. Five pages, minimum, with text notes when citing research. IV. Reference Page The list of references used comes at the end of your paper and begins on a new page, continuing the numbers from the text of your paper. Two spaces below the page header, center the word, References. Two spaces below that, begin the first reference entry. The entries should be entered alphabetically by the authors last name.If the authors name is not given, alphabetize by the first major word of the title of the source, omitting A, An, or The. Each entry should start at the left margin additional lines for that entry should be indented 5 spaces from the left margin. The reference page should be double- spaced. There are NUMEROUS sources on the internet for APA-style papers (besides my web site). One very good one is http//owl. english. purdue. edu/handouts/research/r_apa. hypertext mark-up language Parenthetical Citation The APA system of citing sources indicates the authors last name and the d ate, in parentheses, within the text of your paper.A. A typical citation consists of the authors name and the year of publication. theoretical account Charlotte and Emily Bronte were diametric opposites, not only in their personalities but in their sources of inspiration for writing (Taylor, 1990). Use the last name only in both first and consequent citations, except when there is more than one author with the same last name. In that case, use the last name and the first initial. B. If the author is named in the text of your paper, only the year is cited. object lesson According to Irene Taylor (1990), the personalities of Charlotte and Emily. . C. If both the name of the author and the date are used in the text, parenthetical reference is not necessary. Example In a 1989 article, Gould explains Darwins most successful. . . D. When the reference is to a work by two authors, cite both names each time the reference appears. Example This theory often has been used to explore patter s of various insect mating (Alcock & Thornhill, 1983). OR- Alcock and Thornhill (1983) also demonstrate E. When the reference is to a work by three to five authors, cite all the authors the first time the reference appears.After that, use the first authors last name followed by et al. (Which means and others). Example This pattern has long plagued the inseparable politics of college administration in Texas (Douglas et al. , 1997). F. When the reference is to a film, begin with the directors name followed by the year of the films release. Example (Speilberg, 1989) G. When the reference is to a work by a corporate author, use the name of the organization as the author. Example Retired officers retain access to all of the universitys educational and recreational facilities (Columbia University, 1987).