C04 Introduction to Psychology - Case Studies

[07] Case Studies

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Instructions

C04V: Case Studies

Your project must be submitted as a Word document (.docx, .doc). Your project will be individually graded by your instructor and therefore may take up to five to seven days to grade.

Be sure that each of your files contains the following information:

  • Your name
  • Your student ID number
  • The exam number
  • Your email address

 

You'll find your case study assignments in the textbook, Psychology and Your Life, Fourth Edition. Use your textbook to complete your Case Study.  

Read the following case studies in your textbook and answer the questions in your text:

  1. Case Study 1: "The Woman Who Dreams of Stress," after Module 14
  2. Case Study 2: "John Buckingham, the New Guy on the Job," after Module 43

 

Process

Your assignment must include the following:

  1. A cover sheet
  2. The answers to both Case Study 1 and Case Study 2 written in complete sentences

The Cover Sheet

The first page of your paper will be the cover sheet. Provide the following information:

  • Case Studies
  • Your name and student ID
  • Current date 
  • Introduction to Psychology C04V
  • Assignment #

 

Formatting

Format your paper using a standard font, such as Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced. Set the margins at a standard 1 inch on all sides. Since you've given your information on the cover sheet, no header is necessary.

For the body of your paper, make a clear distinction when you're answering the questions about Case Study 1 and answer questions 1–5 in complete sentences. Then move on to Case Study 2 and continue in the same format.

For clarity, please include each question from the case study prior to your response. Number each question and answer accordingly.

If you use any direct quotations, you'll need to include an APA style citation and reference page. For help with APA style, see https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_basic_rules.html

Grading Criteria

Your instructor will use the following rubric when grading your essay. You may use this rubric as a guide when writing and completing your assignment. 

Introduction to Psychology
Case Studies Project

Name:

Student ID:

Skill Realized

Skill Developing

Skill Emerging

Skill Not Evident

CONTENT
• The student provided thoughtful answers in complete sentences for the questions regarding both case studies ("The Case of the Woman Who Dreams of Stress" and "The Case of John Buckingham, the New Guy on the Job.") (8 points per question)  _ /80

80

75

74

62

50

10

0

GRAMMAR, SENTENCES, and MECHANICS
• The student proofread his or her paper.  _ / 2
• The student used correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure.  _ / 5
• The student made sure that there were no typographical errors and chose appropriate and correct words.  _ / 3

10

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4

0

FORMAT and LENGTH
• The student's cover page contains all the required information (the title; his/her name and student number; the current date; the course title and number, Essentials of Psychology, SSC 130; and the case studies project number).  _ / 5
• The student used a standard 12-point font and 1-inch margins.  _ / 5

10

9

8

7

6

4

0