Term Paper: Each student will also submit an original APA-style paper:
•••Your grade for this paper will be based on clarity, effectiveness of writing
style, accuracy, correct
4-5 typewritten, double-spaced pages; font size 12Title page, and
references on additional pages, not included in the page count Minimum of
six references, none of which should be from the Internet
use of APA style, development of a convincing and logical argument, and
thoroughness of information presented. A summary of the main APA style
details required for this paper will be provided.
Paper Topics. Select two scholars that are covered in the history of
psychology. Find readings beyond class material that provide you with
additional information about each person’s research, theoretical perspective,
and contributions to the field of Psychology. You may choose scholars from
different theoretical perspectives or two from the same perspective at
different points in time. In the term paper, you should compare and contrast
their approaches and contributions using the guidelines below to highlight
similarities and differences. This is the major purpose of the paper.
As you structure the paper, decide on key questions you would pose to each
of the scholars and then construct their hypothetical answers. You should
explain the comparisons and contrasts in terms of cultural differences, the
current thinking of their time, advances in science and technology that
changed understanding of the time, or different theoretical perspectives, etc.
Sources should only peer reviewed articles from https://library.csi.cuny.edu/az.php
Do not use direct quotes, only paraphrasing
