For this assignment, create a one-page (front and back) fact sheet targeted at a public audience (students, parents, people with disabilities, children or teens, community members, clients, or constituents). This information sheet should concisely describe the issue at hand, what current research indicates about the issue, and what action items are recommended as a result. You should provide citations within the fact sheet, so that every statement made is clearly documented. Graphics that support rather than distract from the information are encouraged but should not dominate the fact sheet. The goal of this assignment is to provide an opportunity for you to practice translating complex information about a topic into a form that is easily understood by the general public.
Use the Fact Sheet Template [DOCX] to complete this assignment.
In your assignment:
Provide a brief description on how the brain encodes, consolidates, and retrieves information. It may help to include a visual aid to illustrate these memory processes.
Front page: Explain three techniques for enhancing learning and memory. These are general techniques that can be used by anyone, including yourself.
Back page: Explain three techniques for enhancing learning and memory for a specific population (such as students, children, teens, older adults, autistic individuals, or another special needs population).
Apply key theories and research relevant for the intended audience.
Communicate clearly, concisely, and directly, using active voice and in a manner consistent with the intended audience.
Additional Requirements
To achieve a successful experience and outcome, you are expected to meet the following standards:
Format: Use proper spacing for readability. Bullet points or mini paragraphs (2–3 sentences) for each section work best. It’s also advisable to use visual aids or graphics.
Written communication: Use the accepted form and style of the psychological professions, using proper grammar and punctuation.
Resources: Be sure to use reliable sources and cite them using APA style and formatting
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines. Refer to Evidence and APA page on Campus for guidance.
Length: Two pages (intended as the front and back of a single, 8 1/2″ x 11″ handout).
Template: Use the Fact Sheet Template [DOCX] for your handout.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 2: Apply research findings to topics in human learning and cognition.
Describe how the brain encodes, consolidates, and retrieves information.
Explain a sufficient number of techniques for enhancing learning and memory for both a general and a specific population.
Competency 4: Analyze theory and research to solve problems and inform professional behavior in human learning and cognition.
Apply theories and research findings to a topic in learning and memory in a way that is relevant for the intended audience.
Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
Writes concisely and directly, using active voice.
Apply current APA style, including in-text citations and full references for sources.
Resources:
• García-Lázaro, H. G., Ramirez-Carmona, R., Lara-Romero, R., & Roldan-Valadez, E. (2012). Neuroanatomy of episodic and semantic memory in humans: A brief review of neuroimaging studies. Neurology India, 60(6), 613-617. https://doi.org/10.4103/0028-3886.105196
• Yang, A., Goel, H., Bryan, M., Robertson, R., Lim, J., Islam, S., & Speicher, M. R. (2014). The picmonic® learning system: Enhancing memory retention of medical sciences, using an audiovisual mnemonic web-based learning platform. Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 5(default), 125-132. https://doi.org/10.2147/AMEP.S61875
Souza, A. S., Rerko, L., Lin, H., & Oberauer, K. (2014). Focused attention improves working memory: Implicationsfor flexible-resource and discrete-capacity models.Attention, Perception and Psychophysics,76(7), 2080-102
Lin, L., & Atkinson, R. K. (2011, April).Using animations and visual cueing to support learning of scientificconcepts and processes. Science Direct. Retrieved June 12, 2022, from https://www-sciencedirect-com.library.capella.edu/science/article/pii/S0360131510002927?via%3Dihub
Fact Sheet Example Link:
Please go here to look at examples of Fact Sheets
https://templatelab.com/fact-sheet-templates/#Tips_for_Making_Fact_Sheets
