The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate your ability to apply what you have learned about psychological concepts and theories. It is not a research paper, but be sure to use appropriate citations if you refer to outside sources. The paper must be at least seven full pages, but no more than ten. The grading rubric for this paper is located at the end of the syllabus. In this paper you are required to identify the eight course ideas (i.e., concepts, principles, and/or research findings) that had the greatest impact on your understanding. Specifically, what ideas helped you understand something in yourself, others, or society in a better or different way; assisted you in solving problems in your life; helped you in making decisions in various roles (e.g., as students, parents, workers, friends, citizens, etc.); motivated you to make changes in your life or take action in relation to social issues; or otherwise had a significant impact on your understanding, thinking, motivation, and/or behavior. These eight ideas must come from at least five different chapters of the textbook. Application Paper Evaluation Rubric PSYC 101 – Introduction to Psychology Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Papers will be graded by the following criteria. Possible points are indicated in parentheses. Specific feedback will not be provided for papers that do not meet minimum length requirement. Formatting Length (7-10 pages; less than 7 full pages will result in a 0 for this criteria) (5) ________ Grammar/Punctuation (5) ________ Structure/Organization/Page Layout (double spaced, 12 pt. Calibri font and 1” margins and includes an APA formatted cover page) (5) ________ Total points for Formatting (15) ________ Content Concepts/theories come from at least five different chapters (5) ________ The paper must discuss eight different concepts/theories. Each discussion will be graded based upon appropriate application and depth of discussion. Concept/Theory 1: _______________________________________________ (10) ________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Concept/Theory 2: _______________________________________________ (10) ________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Concept/Theory 3: _______________________________________________ (10) ________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Concept/Theory 4: _______________________________________________ (10) ________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Concept/Theory 5: _______________________________________________ (10) ________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Concept/Theory 6: _______________________________________________ (10) ________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Concept/Theory 7: _______________________________________________ (10) ________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Concept/Theory 8: _______________________________________________ (10) ________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________