PSY 150-GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH PROJECT Requirements/Rubric

Student Learning Objective (SLO): The student will demonstrate abilities to recognize, respect, and

value differing opinions and experiences of others in order to interact collaboratively and include global

perspectives when synthesizing information and making decisions.

Project Objective: To sharpen skills in the core competencies of reading, comprehension, research and

following directions. To analyze information and make logical decisions using critical thinking skills, while

evaluating, analyzing and applying knowledge to a global setting from a cultural context.

Grading: There are two parts to your grade; the PowerPoint and Discussion/Collaboration. The PowerPoint is

required, or the Discussion Board cannot be completed. To view the Rubric, click "My Grades" in Blackboard.

Project Instructions: Students will conduct research and create a PowerPoint Project on the topic below.

Each student will share/upload their Project and engage in conversation about their varying conclusions.

Projects that score a 70% (or more) may earn maximum collaboration points.

How does the Topic apply to Psychology?

Social Psychology is the concept that individuals are not only connected to their immediate social world

(family, work, church, community), but are also connected to the entire world (events in China can affect you

personally). COVID-19 is an example of Social Psychology on both a personal and global scale.

Research Project Topic:

Explore the differing opinions and facts surrounding the origin of Covid-19./nProject Formatting:

• Each student will create a Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation (no essay or paper)

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5-6 academic/scholarly sources. Sources must have a date of 2015 or newer (no n.d. is accepted).

Link to JCC Library and library handout is also included in the "course documents" section.

Student may use the Internet, too, for some research. Use "caution" and choose reputable authors

and websites. Ex. A blog written by a mom is not reputable, while a health organization would be.

Pictures should balance the content and not be larger than 4 inches (on each slide)

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• Pictures are considered "content" on the rubric. "What does this picture teach the learner?"

Content must be in your own words, while cited in APA format. Only cite content, not pictures.

• Organize content with accurate and appropriate headings; also use bullets and/or numbering.

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APA citing and referencing are required.

1. In-text citations go after each fact/concept used, on each slide.

2. Reference Slide (sources used) are all listed on the last slide. See APA tutorial/video.

Deliverable 1: Teaching PowerPoint

Requirements for Content:

a. Introduction Slide (title of project, your name, class) (1 slide)

b. List 3 Learning Objectives, use bullets (example) (1 slide)

c. Discuss Covid (define, symptoms, deaths, variations, and other important information (2-3 slides)

Revised: 07/11/2023/nRequirements for Content:

Deliverable 1: Teaching PowerPoint

a. Introduction Slide (title of project, your name, class) (1 slide)

b. List 3 Learning Objectives, use bullets (example) (1 slide)

c. Discuss Covid (define, symptoms, deaths, variations, and other important information (2-3 slides)

Revised: 07/11/2023

d. Where/how did Covid originate?

A. Discuss the Science; where/how/when do scientists believe it originated? (3-5 slides)

B. Discuss three popular conspiracy theories (3-5 slides)

Summarize the data; make sure to cite your content (2-3 slides) Help here

Conclusion: Based on your research, do you think COVID-19 a scientific illness or a conspiracy? (3-5

slides). There are no right or wrong answers, but you must be able to defend your answer; citing is

required.

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g. Write 3 thought-provoking questions, for students to answer, about this topic (1 slide)

h. Reference slide (format to APA) (1 slide) Note: include the links and make sure links are clickable./nHelpful Information:

• Picture, content, and in-text citations are on each slide. Do not take up an entire slide with a picture.

• If data is "inferred" or "paraphrased", it must also be cited to APA. See syllabus for more information.

• Stay focused on the topics required above and do not include additional content.

• Use third person throughout, as well as consistent tense (past, present, future).

• Do not use Google Docs, PPTM, PDF, SharePoint, or PowerPoint online.

• The first upload to Blackboard will be graded. Do not email submissions.

How to make a PowerPoint Presentation: How to Video; For Beginners Video; Intermediate; Advanced

• Must be submitted on time and will not be received late. Do not use links, only attachments.

• Do not use CAPS font, be careful of your background choice (use neutral colors).

• Use headings and bullet points. Do not write in one long paragraph, organize the content.

• The "notes" section should be left blank at the bottom of the PPT.

Single space content; do not double-space.

Deliverable 2: Reply to a classmate

Reply to one classmate's "Teaching PowerPoint". Consider the perspective they detailed and respond to the

questions in the Discussion Board. Students can ask questions for clarity, more information, and/or to understand

the teaching student's perspective regarding their conclusion. Be kind, use tact, and no text-speak.

Deliverable 3: Reply to a different classmate

Answer the questions listed in the Discussion Board, for reply 2. Students can ask questions for clarity, more

information, and/or to understand the teaching student's perspective regarding their conclusion. Be kind, use tact.

and no text-speak./nGuidelines for replies

1. Check for spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.

2. All replies must be submitted to the teaching student by the due date.

3. Add factual information to your replies, and cite your sources.

4. Content development and quality of the reply is important. Babbling, opinions not based in facts, and filler

words will earn failing grades. Think, study, and re-think before answering.

5. "I don't know" or "I agree" are not considered gradable content and will earn zeros.

6. Reply directly to a student's project and stay focused on what is required. Do not veer off topic by talking

about yourself or telling a story. Keep the reply about their content and project.

7. Be kind, use tact, and no text-speak. Be cautious with your words and respect varying opinions./nADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

Need to do only deliverable 1 following all the guidelines

Part 1 (Initial Post): Attach your Research Project to the discussion board (no link sharing, no

PPTM files, no SharePoint, no One Drive, no Google Drive) PPTX attachments only. Then,

write 100+ words about your Project and give an overview of your approach, content, and

conclusion. "Why should a classmate choose your PowerPoint to view?"