You will reflect on your learning experience throughout the course by using your reflective journal entries as the foundation for your paper. The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your understanding of key course concepts and how they can be applied to your personal and professional life. You are required to cite at least two peer-reviewed journal articles in accordance with APA 7 style guidelines. The paper should consist of the following components: a title page, 2 pages of the body, and a reference page.
Paper Structure
Title Page:
- Title of the Paper:
- Your Name
- Course Name and Number
- Professor’s Name
- Date
Body (2 pages):
Introduction:
- Provide a brief introduction to the purpose of your paper.
- Mention the course name (Psychology) and its relevance to your academic and professional goals.
- Include a clear thesis statement that outlines the main purpose of your paper.
Reflection:
Reflect on three topics or concepts from the course that you found particularly interesting. Each topic should be discussed in its own section.
For each topic, follow this structure:
Topic Heading: (e.g., “Topic 1: [Insert Topic Name]”)
- Describe the topic and why it caught your interest during the course.
- Explain the key concepts and ideas related to this topic.
- Discuss any real-world examples or case studies covered in the course related to this topic.
- Analyze how this topic can be applied to your personal life. Share personal experiences or reflections.
- Discuss the relevance of this topic to your future professional goals and career aspirations.
Repeat this structure for each of the three topics.
Conclusion:
- Summarize the main points of your paper.
- Highlight the key takeaways from the topics you discussed.
- Emphasize how your learning from the course can benefit you personally and professionally.
Reference Page:
- Cite at least two peer-reviewed journal articles using APA 7 style. Ensure proper formatting for both in-text citations and the reference list.
Formatting Guidelines:
- Use 12-point Times New Roman font.
- Set margins to 1-inch on all sides.
- Double-space the entire paper, including references.
- Number the pages consecutively in the upper-right corner.
- Ensure proper APA 7 style formatting for citations and references
