Task: It will examine a recent (within the last 6 months) event in terms of concepts learned in class. You can use any bona fide news outlet (either newspapers or online news, not TV news). The real-life events can be local, national, or international news.
Briefly describe the event (no more than one paragraph).
Use your newly acquired psychological terminology (boldface or underline the terms).
Define each term and explain how it relates to the event. Be sure to avoid name-dropping. For example, do not just say that an event illustrates operant conditioning. How so? Explain this in detail.
Apply at least 6 relevant concepts and develop them in depth (i.e., provide explanations and how theyre relevant).
It is very important that you give proper credit to the source both in-text and in the reference section. The sources you cite should include the article you are basing the paper on (newspaper or online resource) AND your textbook or the PP slides from class. Do not use dictionary definitions. If you use wording verbatim, you HAVE TO use quotation marks.
Proofread your paper as spelling errors, incorrect grammar, and poor writing will result in a reduction of your grade.
