“Family Dynamics and The Chapters of My Life” Paper<\/p>\n
Due Sunday by midnight of week 3. <\/p>\n
This month you are to write a 1200 word research paper on concepts covered in this class and how you see them related to your own family life. This paper is worth 20% of your grade. As you read the text and do research throughout the class make notes of family systems concepts that you see illustrated in your own family life.You may use some of the concepts in bold print in the Weekly Summaries. You will identify each concept and tell how it applies to your own family system. Please use the APA format and cite at least four (4) sources. I have guidelines on using the APA format and citing sources posted in Student Resources for you. Please submit your research paper into THE Dropbox called \u201cFamily Dynamics Paper.\u201d Follow the directions below for a step-by-step process.<\/p>\n
Assignment Requirements (Use as a checklist):<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Identify six or eight marriage and family concepts and explain how they apply to your own family system over the years<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Use a 10 or 12 pt Arial or Times New Roman Font<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Double-space paper<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Minimum of 1200 words. No more than 2,000 words<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Minimum of four (4) cited sources<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Use APA format and parenthetical citations right after cited material (See below)<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Make sure your name is on your paper<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Paper should contain an introduction, a body, and a conclusion<\/p>\n
Suggested Outline<\/p>\n
Name on top right corner of page<\/p>\n
Title centered 4 spaces under name<\/p>\n
Introduction \u2013 1st paragraph<\/p>\n
A. Define concepts to be covered<\/p>\n
B. Explain how you see these concepts in your own family<\/p>\n
C. List the main concepts you are going to discuss in the body of the paper. Make sure to have at least 6. You need one paragraph in the body for each point you mention in this part of the introduction.<\/p>\n
D. State thesis: purpose of paper. This is the last sentence of your introduction. (Ex: Since families play such a major role in our lives, it is very important to understand the theories and systems at work within them .)<\/p>\n
Body \u2013 2nd thru 6th or 8th paragraphs<\/p>\n
A. The 2nd paragraph of your paper (or 1st paragraph of the body should discuss the first concept you listed in the introduction.<\/p>\n
B. The next paragraph of your paper should discuss the 2nd concept you listed.<\/p>\n
C. Continue in this pattern until you have addressed the concepts you listed.<\/p>\n
Conclusion \u2013 Last paragraph<\/p>\n
A. Restate your thesis or the purpose of your paper<\/p>\n
B. Write about why this is important<\/p>\n
C. Remember to make the conclusion similar in length to the other paragraphs.<\/p>\n
Many students write a one or two sentence conclusion. Do not do that.<\/p>\n
Grading Grid <\/p>\n
Item Description<\/p>\n
Percent<\/p>\n
Grade<\/p>\n
Correct definition of Concepts<\/p>\n
10%<\/p>\n
Statement of main points and thesis in introduction<\/p>\n
5%<\/p>\n
Properly indented paragraphs<\/p>\n
5%<\/p>\n
Content in introduction<\/p>\n
5%<\/p>\n
Content in body<\/p>\n
40%<\/p>\n
Content in conclusion<\/p>\n
5%<\/p>\n
Balance \u2013 paragraphs similar in length \u2013 about 150 words<\/p>\n
5%<\/p>\n
Organization \u2013 followed format (intro, body, conclusion)<\/p>\n
5%<\/p>\n
Spelling<\/p>\n
10%<\/p>\n
Grammar<\/p>\n
10%<\/p>\n
Total<\/p>\n
100%<\/p>\n
There will be a 20 pt. penalty for writing less than 1200 words on this assignment.<\/p>\n
There will be a 10pt. penalty for each day the assignment is late. It is due Sunday, by midnight, of week 3.<\/p>\n
There will be a 100 pt. penalty for plagiarizing. This means a 0. If in doubt, cite, cite, cite.<\/p>\n
Last, but not least, if you have any questions, please ask.<\/p>\n
Parenthetical (In-Text) Citations<\/p>\n
A parenthetical (in-text) citation is when you place the source in parenthesis ( ) right after the sentence you cited instead of waiting until the end of the paper. It helps the reader to know exactly what sentences and paragraphs are taken from particular sources.<\/p>\n
Place the author’s name and the source’s date of publication in parentheses immediately after the end of the cited material. If it is a direct quote, include the page number as well. For example:<\/p>\n
“Psychology is defined as the science of behavior and mental processes” (Coon, 2012 p. 12).<\/p>\n
If you have paraphrased the information then you do not need to include the page number. For example:<\/p>\n
Psychology is a scientific field that specifically studies both mental processes and the associated behaviors (Coon, 2012).<\/p>\n
Helpful Tips<\/p>\n
\u2022 Always use spell and grammar check<\/p>\n
\u2022 Make sure you indented the paragraphs (5 spaces in)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Balance \u2013 Each paragraph should be similar in length<\/p>\n
\u2022 Review the APA video and resource in Student Resources under Course Home<\/p>\n
\u2022 You can send your paper to the Keiser OWL (Online Writing Lab) for review and to ask for help.<\/p>\n
A Quick Guide to Referencing Sources<\/p>\n
Book<\/p>\n
Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher.<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
Calfee, R. C., & Valencia, R. R. (1991). APA guide to preparing manuscripts for journal publication.<\/p>\n
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.<\/p>\n
Article or Chapter in an Edited Book<\/p>\n
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year of publication). Title of chapter. In A. Editor & B. Editor (Eds.), Title of<\/p>\n
book (pages of chapter). Location: Publisher.<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
O’Neil, J. M., & Egan, J. (1992). Men’s and women’s gender role journeys: A metaphor for healing,<\/p>\n
transition, and transformation. In B. R. Wainrib (Ed.), Gender issues across the life cycle (pp.<\/p>\n
107-123). New York, NY: Springer.<\/p>\n
Article from Library Database<\/p>\n
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume<\/p>\n
number(issue number), pages.<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
Harlow, H. F. (1983). Fundamentals for preparing psychology journal articles. Journal of Comparative<\/p>\n
and Physiological Psychology, 55(3), 893-896.<\/p>\n
Note – If the article can also be found in print you do no need to provide the database or online location.<\/p>\n
If there is a doi # that should also be given at the end of the reference.<\/p>\n
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number, page range. doi:0000000\/000000000000<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
Brownlie, D. (2007). Toward effective poster presentations: An annotated bibliography. European Journal of Marketing, 41(11\/12), 1245-1283. doi:10.1108\/03090560710821161<\/p>\n
Article in Online Journal<\/p>\n
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Online Periodical, volume number(issue number if available). Retrieved from http:\/\/www.someaddress.com\/full\/url\/<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
Bernstein, M. (2002). 10 tips on writing the living Web. A list apart: For people who make websites, 149. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.alistapart.com\/articles\/writeliving<\/p>\n
Web Page<\/p>\n
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Retrieved from http:\/\/webaddress.com<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
Cressia, L. L. (1997). Copyright and fair use: Future of fair use. Retrieved from<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.cas.usf.edu\/english\/walker\/courses\/fall97\/concl.html<\/p>\n
Web Page without Author<\/p>\n
Bipolar disorder. National Institute of Mental Health. Retrieved from<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/publications\/bipolar-disorder\/complete-index.shtml<\/p>\n
Online Lecture Notes or Presentation Slides<\/p>\n
Hallam, A. Duality in consumer theory [PDF document]. Retrieved from Lecture Notes Online Web site: http:\/\/www.econ.iastate.edu\/classes\/econ501\/Hallam\/index.html<\/p>\n
Newspaper Article<\/p>\n
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Title of Newspaper. Retrieved from<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.someaddress.com\/full\/url\/<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
Parker-Pope, T. (2008, May 6). Psychiatry handbook linked to drug industry. The New York Times. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.nytimes.com<\/p>\n
Graphics, Audio, or Video Files<\/p>\n
CBS News. (2006). MLK Jr.\u2019s legacy [Video]. Available from http:\/\/www.cbsnews.com<\/p>\n
For files without titles, use the file name instead. <\/p>\n
press-image4.jpg [Graphic]. Retrieved from http:\/\/universe.nasa.gov\/images\/press-image4.jpg<\/p>\n
Online Encyclopedias or Dictionaries<\/p>\n
Feminism. (n.d.). In Encyclop\u00e6dia Britannica online. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.britannica.com\/EBchecked\/topic\/724633\/feminism<\/p>\n
Blogs<\/p>\n
Bartow, A. (2006, March 26). Parody is fair use! Sivacracy.net. Retrieved from<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.nyu.edu\/classes\/siva\/<\/p>\n
Psychology Video Blog #3 [Video file]. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lqM90eQi5-M<\/p>\n
Interview, Emails, or other Personal Communication<\/p>\n
No personal communication is included in your reference list; instead, parenthetically cite the communicator’s name, the phrase “personal communication,” and the date of the communication in your main text only.<\/p>\n
(E. Robbins, personal communication, January 4, 2001).<\/p>\n
Example of how this would be presented as an in-text citation<\/p>\n
E. Robbins also claimed that many of her students had difficulties with APA style (personal communication, January 4, 2001).<\/p>\n
Reference<\/p>\n
Purdue Online Writing Lab. Retrieved from http:\/\/owl.english.purdue.edu\/owl\/<\/p>\n
A Few Other Helpful Websites on Referencing Sources<\/p>\n
\u00b7 APA Online \u2013 Electronic Resources: http:\/\/www.apastyle.org\/elecref.html<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Keiser is a great resource! -They will read and help you edit your papers. <\/p>\n
\u00b7 APA Power Point Presentation under the Course Home heading of your Student Resources<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The Writer\u2019s Workshop: http:\/\/www.english.uiuc.edu\/CWS\/wWORKSHOP\/writer_resources\/citation_styles\/apa\/apa.htm<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Online Writing Lab at Purdue University: http:\/\/owl.english.purdue.edu\/owl\/resource\/560\/01\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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