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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
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NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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PSYC-2301-017 General Psychology
General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
Myers, D.G. (2011). Exploring Psychology (12th ed.) Worth Publishers. ISBN: 1319470769 (Required) | ACCESS CODE REQUIRED
No supplies available
No performance information available
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Critical Information on How To Use Email in This Course!
In order to receive email from the instructor you must use your AC Connect Google Email account. If you do not activate and use your AC Connect Google Email account, you will be lost in this course because you will not be able to receive email from your instructor.
There is one way to email your instructor. You must use your AC Connect Google Email account, and you will have to construct your email from within the course you are taking. Go to the top left hand corner of the home page of the course and click “Send Email” to construct your e-mail from within the course. Next, you will click on “All Instructor Users,” and make sure your email is being sent to Krystyne Mendoza (your instructor for this course).
Also, students are responsible for accessing e-mail messages sent to their AC Connect Google Email account; thus, students are responsible to check their AC Connect Google Email account on a daily basis. The instructor will only respond to e-mails sent from the student’s AC Connect Google Email account. These e-mails must identify the applicable class in the subject line; this information is automatically included in messages sent from within the course when you use your AC Connect Google Email account.
If you do not follow these instructions, you email is at risk of getting lost. I teach 3 courses per semester, and I have to create folders in my Outlook e-mail for each class. If you follow these instructions, your email will automatically go into the proper folder for your course, and I will then be able to respond to you in a timely manner. Also, I have a 48hr email policy. I do my best to respond to your email within 48 hours.
You will need to learn how to use email in this course by viewing two tutorial videos on how to access email as a student in the portal and on how to send email from Blackboard.
Census Requirement
If you are attending this class, your first assignment will be the Syllabus Quiz. You will need to complete this assignment ASAP, in order to be counted as attending. You must complete this assignment by Sunday, October 29th @ 11:55PM. The reason for this assignment is that the college needs proof that you are participating in the class before your first written assignment and exam 1 is due. It is a way I can count you as attending early in the semester; if you do not complete this assignment, you will appear to the registrar as not attending the class. If you appear as not attending, your financial aid can be terminated.
The syllabus quiz will consist of 25 questions. There is no time limit on this quiz. You may use your syllabus to answer the questions.
COURSE NAME: General Psychology (Online)
COURSE NUMBER: Psychology 2301-017 WEB
HOURS: 3 Credit Hours
FACULTY: Dr. Krystyne Mendoza, PhD, LPC, NCC, RPT
OFFICE: As needed per request by student.
PHONE: You can reach me through Zoom, by emailing me and setting up an appointment.
E-MAIL: I prefer that you email me using the instructions I provided at the beginning of this syllabus. In those instructions, I indicate that you must use your AC Connect Google Email account. This way I will know which course you are in and I can keep track of our messages.
OFFICE HOURS: I do not have an office on campus. But I will meet via Skype, per request by student setting an appointment.
PREREQUISITE: Scores on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills or a C or higher in RDNG 0331.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is an introduction to psychology covering the principles of human behavior relating to heredity, maturation, intelligence, learning, motivation, perception, emotions, personality, psychological disorders, therapies, and social context.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Log in using the AC Connect Portal
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
DISABILITY STATEMENT:
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Location: Student Service Center, Room 119, Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is the responsibility of the student to attend class. In this class, attendance will be accounted for by logging into blackboard. Though I do not require you to log in every day, one should be logging in at least 2 to 3 times per Unit.
MAKEUP POLICY:
No exams will be given after the deadlines posted in your course schedule with the exception of a true emergency such as death in the family or serious illness. In such a case you must provide documentation from a physician or psychologist indicating that you were not able to complete the exam.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND THE ADVOCACY & RESOURCE CENTER:
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student’s ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5191. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/. Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is www.actx.edu/arc
Also, it is important to understand, that though I am a mental health professional, I CANNOT AND WILL NOT give you counsel regarding any personal situations you might have, as that is not a part of my role as an instructor at Amarillo College. If you find that while interacting in the course that you or someone else might need mental health services, please contact the Amarillo College Counseling Center.
Grading Criteria
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE EXAMS?
1. This is a three hour course. An estimate of study time outside of class is 3 hours for every 1 hour in class. Therefore, you need to plan on spending at least 9 hours per week in studying for this class outside of class.
2. Studying in college is a complex task in that it involves many factors such as time management skills, reading ability, nutrition, exercise, study skills, motivation, sleep, and stress among others. The guidelines offered in this section may help to some degree. However, I recommend that you take the course on Student Success at AC (First Year Seminar), which teaches important areas such as study skills, motivation, time management, and stress management.
3. Achieving success in this course will require a time commitment. I recommend that you prepare for your exams and for class by ACTIVELY reading and outlining (taking detailed notes).
4. I recommend that you use a word processor to create your own outline of the reading material. After you complete this process, you have a way to test your knowledge level and you will have covered the material in a systematic and comprehensive manner. This process will allow you to “chunk” the material into smaller pieces, which is more effective than trying to “digest” it all at once by cramming or just “reading over” or skimming over the reading. (This can also be done through the Launch Pad Learning Software).
5. If you are having difficulty with the material, you may want to receive tutoring or study skills training free of charge from the Access Center (Library; 3rd floor). There are also many web sites on study skills and strategies.
6. Study "How To Prepare For Exams" and “How to Study by Summarizing and Marking the Text.” This information will help you to develop effective study skills. These documents can be found under the Lessons Tab.
7. Students report that it is helpful to make a flash card for each paragraph of reading material. They ask a question on one side of the card and answer it in their own words on the other side of the card. Then, they have a way of testing their understanding of the content.
EXAMS AND Syllabus QUIZ:
1. How many exams are there in this course?
There will be 16 Quizzes (15 Chapter Quizzes [Taken through Launchpad] and 1 Syllabus Quiz). There will be two exams, a Midterm Exam and Final Exam. Each exam and is scored on a 100-point scale.
2. How many questions are on the exams? How much time do we have to take each exam?
Each online exam will have 80 questions that will be randomly selected from a test generator and composed of class material. Each online exam will have a time limit of 180 minutes (approximately 3 hours) so you will not have much time to look up the answers. In other words, you will need to know the information well before you take the online exams.
3. What time do the exams and quizzes open and close?
I will open all quizzes at the beginning of the semester for those who want to work ahead. However, each exam will Sunday, of the respective week it is due. Therefore, you will need to be sure to allow plenty of time to take the exam.
4. What are the basic instructions for taking the exams online?
All exams and quizzes will be taken online. You are allowed to use your notes on the exams. You will be able to see all questions at once, and you will have one attempt for each question. You are not penalized for guessing. You will able to go back and review or answer questions. Do not skip any questions. If you do, the question will be counted as incorrect. There is no penalty for guessing. Remember to click the “submit” button at the end of your exam.
The computer will allow you to stop the exam at any given time during the time allowed. You can then go back into the exam and resume taking the exam. However, no matter how many times you stop and resume the exam, the timer NEVER STOPS. For example, let's say that you have an exam set for 150 minutes. You start taking the exam at 3:00pm. Again, no matter how many times you stop and resume the exam, the timer NEVER STOPS. (If you stop an exam, the timer will continue to run.) Therefore, your access to the exam will be over at 5:30 (150 minutes) no matter how many times you start and stop the exam.
No exams will be given after the deadlines posted in your course schedule with the exception of a true emergency such as death in the family or serious illness. In such a case you must provide documentation from a physician or psychologist indicating that you were not able to complete the final exam. Remember, the lowest exam grade is dropped.
5. What is the penalty for cheating on an exam?
You may NOT have another person with you at the time that you are taking one of the online exams. If there is indication that you received help during an online exam, the penalty will be an F in the course and likely expulsion from Amarillo College.
6. Do you release the tests or allow additional time to go back and review the exams?
For test security purposes I do not release the tests or allow additional time to go back and review the exams. I offset this policy with open book / open note exams.
7. Do you offer extra credit?
There is not an “extra credit” option. I want you to learn how to do college level work and do well in your class as opposed to passing a class based on extra credit. I want you to learn the study skills necessary to be successful as you continue taking courses in college. I recommend that you take the First Year Seminar course at AC on how to be a successful student - you would need to talk to your advisor about this class. That course teaches you how to study and take exams so you can be successful in your future college courses.
8. Do you round up grades that are “borderline?”
Yes, I round up grades that are “borderline”, for example, 79.5 would be rounded up to a “B” and a 79.4 would round to a “C.”
9. Where do I go to check my grades?
In order to check your grades, you can go to “My Grades” on the Home Page for the course.
10. How do I calculate my grade in the course?
Here is an example of how to calculate your grade. The Exams are worth 30%, Weekly quizzes are worth 25%, Discussions are worth 15%, the Class Project is worth 10%, the Social Responsibility Essay Quiz is worth 10%, and the Syllabus Quiz is worth 5% Comprehensive Review Essay is worth 5%.
Let us say, for example, that you made the following grades in the course:
Exams Average: 86.25
Midterm = 82.5; Final Exam = 90.0
Weekly Quizzes Average = (15 Quizzes: 60+100+70+80+76+87+100+50+90+88+90+100+ 80+ 90+ 100)/15 = 84.06
Discussion Average = 3 Discussions (100 +85+ 90)/2 = 91.667
Social Responsibility Project = 85
Class Paper=90
Syllabus Quiz = 85
Comprehensive Review Essay =75
Here is how you would do the math:
86.25 X 30 = 25.875 (Exams)
84.06 X .25 = 21.015 (Weekly Quizzes)
91.667 X .15 = 13.75 (Discussions)
90 X .05 = 4.5 (Class Paper)
90 X .05 = 4.5 (Class Paper Handout)
80 X .10 = 8 (Social Responsibility Essay Quiz)
85 X .05 = 4.25 (Syllabus Quiz)
75 X .05 = 3.75 (Comprehensive Review Essay)
Now, add the numbers for each category: 25.875 + 21.015 + 13.75 + 4.5 + 4.5 + 8 + 4.25 + 3.75 = 85.64 ( B as Course Grade)
11. What is the Grading Schema for the Final Grades?
89.5 to 100 = A
79.5 to 89.4 = B
69.5 to 79.4 = C
59.5 to 69.4 = D
0 to 59.4 = F
Please be aware that the Course Average grade that you see will NOT BE ACCURATE UNTIL all of the Exams, and Unit Assignments, have been completed for the class. Therefore, you need to calculate your grade by hand to help determine how you are performing in the course.
12. DISCUSSIONS / PARTICIPATION:
What are the ground rules for group discussion in class?
The objective of establishing ground rules is to honor free speech and the dignity, respect, and worth of everyone in the classroom.
• In order to create a climate for open and honest discussion and to encourage the broadest range of viewpoints, it is important for class participants to treat each other with respect. Name calling, accusations, verbal attacks, sarcasm, and other negative exchanges are counterproductive to successful teaching and learning about topics. I will not tolerate disrespect in my classroom. If I deem your behavior and or comments as inappropriate or offensive to me or another student, I will ask you to leave the classroom.
• The purpose of class discussions is to generate greater understanding about different topics. The expression of the broadest range of ideas, including dissenting views, accomplishes this goal. However, in expressing viewpoints, students should try to raise questions and comments in a way that will promote learning, rather than defensiveness and conflict in other students. Thus, questions and comments should be asked or stated in such a way that will promote greater insight into and awareness of topics as opposed to anger and conflict.
Example of a question that may put students on the defensive: Why do you insist on calling yourself Hispanic? That's wrong. It seems to me that Latino is the correct term? Can you explain to me why you insist on using the term Hispanic?
Example of a non-defensive question: I don't understand. What is the difference between the terms Hispanic and Latino?
• Learning is both about sharing different views and actively listening to those with different views. Students in this class are expected to do both. Learning is maximized when many different viewpoints are expressed in the classroom.
• Keep the discussion and comments on the topic, not on the individual. Don't personalize the dialogue. Rather than personalizing the dialogue, please direct challenging comments or questions to the instructor or the entire class.
• Remember that it is OK to disagree with each other. Let's agree to disagree. The purpose of dialogue and discussion is not to reach a consensus, nor to convince each other of different viewpoints. Rather, the purpose of dialogue in the classroom is to reach higher levels of learning by examining different viewpoints and opinions.
TECHNICAL PROBLEMS:
If you experience a technical problem with some online aspect of the course, you will need to contact the Helpdesk at 371-5992.
DROPPING/AUDITING THE CLASS:
The last day to withdraw is May 2nd. You must officially drop a class in the Registrar's office. If you simply stop attending, a grade of F will appear on your transcript. An F will have a negative effect on your GPA.
Assignments & Calendar
Syllabus Quiz:
The testing date is Sunday, October 29th due by 11:55PM. To open this quiz, click on the Exams tab and then click on Quiz: Syllabus Quiz. This quiz is online. *I recommend that you print out your syllabus as a reference to use during the quiz and keep it as a reference to refer to throughout the course. Again, there is no time limit and you may use your syllabus.
Week #1-Assignment One
Introduction: Thinking Critically with Psychological Science:
Chapter 1 is an introduction to the science of psychology. The purpose of the chapter is to get you to think about how you think. It is common for people to accept things they read and hear in the media as the "truth" without asking how they reached such a conclusion. This chapter teaches you how to think critically and apply this type of thinking to your life. Appendix C: Careers in Psychology describes the professional fields of psychology.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder. NOTE: Each chapter will have it’s own folder containing a PowerPoint and any other reading that I feel will further help your understanding of the subject matter.
Your Body:
We cannot understand our psychological selves without understanding our physical selves. These chapters describe how brain activity, neurons and hormones affect your psychological functioning.
Read: Chapter 2 - The Biology of Behavior – Myers
*Watch Assigned Video(s)
Complete 1st Discussion
Complete Syllabus Quiz
Complete Ch. 1, 2 Quizzes
Week #2-Assignment Two
Your Mind:
Read: Chapter 3 - Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind - Myers
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
*Watch Assigned Video(s)
Your Self:
At the heart of psychology lies a question: What is a person as they develop across the lifespan? What role does work and love play in our development? What is involved in human motivation? What milestones occur on the way to becoming a person?
Read: Chapter 4 - Developing Through the Lifespan – Myers
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
Your Sexuality:
Read: Chapter 5 – Sex, Gender and Sexuality- Myers
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
*Watch Assigned Video(s)
Complete Ch. 3, 4, 5 Quizzes
Week #3- Assignment 3
Your Senses:
Read: Chapter 6 – Sensation & Perception- Myers
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
How We Learn and Develop Self-Control:
This assignment discusses the fascinating process of learning. The chapters below on Learning and Self-Control can be applied to improving your own process of learning to make college a more enjoyable and successful experience.
Read: Ch. 7 - Learning – Myers
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
*Watch Assigned Video(s)
Complete Ch. 6, 7 Quizzes
MIDTERM
Week #4- Assignment 4
How You Remember:
Read: Chapter 8 – Memory- Myers
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
Your Thinking
Chapter 9 – Thinking, Language and Intelligence.
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
*Watch Assigned Video(s)
Complete Ch. 8, 9 Quizzes
Week #5- Assignment 5
Your Motivation:
Read: Chapter 10 – Motivation & Emotion – Myers
Your Life:
A satisfying life depends on having healthy emotions, coping well with stress and knowing how to reach your goals. In these chapters, we see how personality, body, mind and environment affect your emotional health.
Read: Chapter 11 – Stress, Health, & Human Flourishing - Myers
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
*Watch Assigned Video(s)
Class Paper and Handout Assignment Due
POST HANDOUT to Discussion Forum
Complete Ch. 10, 11 Quizzes
Week #6- Assignment 6
Your Personality & Social Influences:
Read: Chapter 12 – Social Psychology - Myers
Read/Outline:
Chapter 13 - Personality - Myers
*Read the PowerPoint and any other Supplemental reading present in this weeks’ folder.
*Watch Assigned Video(s)
*Complete Video Discussion Responses
*Complete Social Responsibility Essay Quiz
Complete Ch. 12, 13 Quizzes
Week #7- Assignment 7
Your Mental Health:
At some point, many of us struggle with psychological problems, which range from everyday difficulties to incapacitating conditions. This part describes the major mental and emotional disorders and evaluates the therapies that have been designed to treat them.
Read: Chapter 14 - Psychological Disorders – Myers
Your Therapy:
Read: Chapter 15 - Therapy – Myers
*Complete the 2nd Weekly Discussion Post and Response and turn in online.
*Watch Assigned Video(s)
Complete Ch. 14, 15 Quizzes
Week #8- Review (Final Week)
Please review your notes from the semester. Contact me with any questions.
*Complete the Final Exam and the Final Comprehensive Review Essay
Final Exam and Paper:
Comprehensive Review Essay: I want you to write a 2-page paper (600 words), double spaced, APA style standards, that discusses your experience in this course. This paper is due Tuesday, December 12th @ 11:55PM. Cover the following:
Comprehensive Final Exam: This exam covers all of the material assigned in the course. To get to the exam, click on Exams. The testing date is Wednesday, December 13th @ 11:55PM. This exam is online.
Class Paper & Video Presentation Project
In addition to having Chapters 1-16 to complete, you will need to complete the class paper and video presentation project. This assignment is not particular to any one weeks’ assignments but is a representation of the class as a whole. Thus, you will learn of this assignment at the beginning, and it is expected to be completed throughout the course.
The respective due dates are as follows:
Class Paper Due: Due Sunday, November 19th @11:55 PM
Class Paper Handout Due: Due Sunday, November 19th @11:55 PM
Post Paper Handout in Discussion Forum: Due Sunday, November 19th @11:55 PM
Paper Handout Peer Responses in Discussion Forum: Due Sunday, November 26th @11:55 PM
The assignment for this project is to pick one of the following and write a 3-page research paper (APA style) and create a minimum 2 page handout presenting the information visually that you covered in your paper. You can do this via Canva, Word, etc. You should create the handout to portray the topic you choose, as if you are teaching someone who knows nothing about the topic (think of teaching Juniors/Seniors in High School). You will then post the handout in the discussion forum for your classmates to review. Your handout should be informative and visually engaging. Get creative with this!!
You will be required to review AT LEAST TWO OF YOUR PEERS HANDOUTS, and comment on them.
The three topic areas that you may choose from (YOU ONLY CHOOSE ONE AREA FROM BELOW), as they relate to the course, are as follows:
Please note that this is a class project, so it will be a more extensive review than your other class assignments. I want to see that you have THOUROUGHLY explored the topic of your choice. I have left the options open, so that you may have a chance to explore anything you are interested in that relates to psychology.
I expect you to use appropriate academic resources (no Wikipedia). You may need to set an appointment with a librarian to learn how to find peer reviewed scholarly journals through the AC Library. Because seeing a librarian is so vital to your academic career, if you email me (have the librarian email me) verification of your appointment/meeting, I will give you 10 bonus points on this assignment!
You will need to use professional websites. The NIH- National Institute of Health or APA- American Psychological Associations, etc.) are examples. Also I require a minimum of 5 Citations for your project.
Please see the Rubric Below as to how your paper and Presentation will be graded:
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Criteria |
Exceeds Expectation |
Meets Expectations |
Needs Improvement |
Does not meet expectations |
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Knowledge |
40 Points Reflects knowledge gained through reading the assigned articles and reflects on own experiences and personal knowledge of the subject making sure to answer every part of the question presented. Referencing direct information from at least 2 of the articles. |
32 Points Reflects using minimal information from the assigned articles and most from personal knowledge and experience making sure to answer all parts of the question presented. Referencing direct information from at least 1 of the articles. |
24 Points Reflects only using personal knowledge and nothing from assigned articles, answering most of the questions presented. Does not directly reference anything from the articles. |
18 Points Reflects only on using personal knowledge and does not answer the questions presented. Does not directly reference anything from the articles. |
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Organization |
40 Points Information is clearly organized. |
32 Points Information is semi-organized. |
24 Points Information is loosely organized. |
18 Points Information is present, but very difficult to understand due to poor organization.
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Mechanics
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10 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written work. 5 Citations. |
14 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written work with minimal errors. 4-3 Citations |
10 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written work with major errors. 2 Citations |
2 Points Very poor grammar and spelling used throughout written work. Citations were not appropriate. |
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Presentation |
10 Points The visual aid is exceptionally appealing. Appropriate graphics and diagrams have been used. The information presented is clear and easy to understand. |
2 Points The visual aid is aesthetic. The info is clear and concise with minimal error. |
5 Points There is major error regarding the presentation of the work. No graphics were used and information was not presented well. |
2 Points Student shows little effort in constructing the visual aid. No graphics, hard to read, difficult to understand the information presented. |
Social Responsibility / Service Learning Project
This Social Responsibility / Service Learning Project is due.
I want to provide the instructions for this assignment early in the semester to get you started even though you have until December 3rd complete it. What is social responsibility? Social responsibility is an ethical structure which suggests that an individual has an obligation to act for the benefit of society as a whole. Social responsibility is a duty every individual has to perform so as to maintain a balance between the community and the individuals who live in them. For this project, you will be required to volunteer at least 4 hours, during the time that you are enrolled in this course – past volunteer work will not be accepted.
After you choose a location to volunteer and complete your volunteer work, you will then reflect on your service learning by completing a short answer essay exam online. When answering these questions, you must answer in complete thoughts and complete sentences. You will need to read the questions below before you start your volunteer work. This way you can have the questions in mind before you start.
Here is a small list of some possible places you could chose to volunteer. Please check with your professor if you have an idea of a place you would like to volunteer to make sure it will be applicable to this assignment.
Here are the questions you will be required to answer in your essay exam. Please be sure you pay attention to the specific questions and the required word length for each question. Please study the rubrics for each question; this information will help you better answer the questions. You are allowed to use sources from your agency or online sources to help you answer these questions.
1. Social Responsibility / Service Learning Essay Exam Part 1.
Describe some of the history of the agency where you selected to volunteer. What is the name of the agency/organization? Where is it located? What does your agency/organization do? You are required to research online about your chosen organization. This question must be a minimum of 100 words. (10 points)
2. Social Responsibility / Service Learning Essay Exam Part 2.
What social problem is your agency working on and what specific intervention are they using? This question must be a minimum of 100 words. (10 points)
3. Social Responsibility / Service Learning Essay Exam Part 3.
How does your time serving in the community influence your ideas and perceptions about the city of Amarillo and the people who live here? This question must be a minimum of 100 words. (20 points)
4. Social Responsibility / Service Learning Essay Exam Part 4.
Relate what you have learned in the readings and class discussion to your experience in your agency. Specifically, you must relate at least 2 specific concepts from any of the reading or video assignments in this class (your textbooks, lectures, films) in this class to your experience in your agency. You MUST reference in the body of your paper the sources that you used with the specific page number (if it was from reading material). For example, if you used page 35 in the textbook I Never Knew I Had A Choice by Corey and Corey, indicate in the body of your paper that you used this text and the page number: (Corey and Corey, 2010 p. 35). This question must be a minimum of 200 words. (50 points)
5. Social Responsibility / Service Learning Essay Exam Part 5.
Will you continue to volunteer? What impact do you hope to have by continuing to volunteer at your selected agency? If you choose not to volunteer at your selected agency, then describe and discuss in DETAIL, ONE ACTION STEP that you would be willing to do to apply some aspect of “social responsibility” that you learned in your volunteer work in your life. This question must be a minimum of 100 words. (10 points)
Your Answers will be graded by the following Rubric:
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Knowledge |
4 Points Contains clear, thorough responses to the question identified in the assignment. It provides evidence that the student has diligently described the impact he or she hopes to have by continuing to volunteer at their selected agency. If the student chose not to volunteer at their selected agency, then he or she described in detail one action step that they would be willing to do to apply some aspect of “social responsibility” that they learned in their volunteer work in your life. |
3 Points Does not address all of the parts of the questions in the assignment. It provides minimal evidence that the student has diligently described the impact he or she hopes to have by continuing to volunteer at their selected agency. If the student chose not to volunteer at their selected agency, then he or she described in detail one action step that they would be willing to do to apply some aspect of “social responsibility” that they learned in their volunteer work in your life. |
1 Points Minimally addresses the items in the assignment. It does not provide evidence that the student has described the impact he or she hopes to have by continuing to volunteer at their selected agency. If the student chose not to volunteer at their selected agency, then he or she described in detail one action step that they would be willing to do to apply some aspect of “social responsibility” that they learned in their volunteer work in your life. |
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Organization |
3 Points Information is clearly organized. |
2 Points Information is loosely organized. |
1 Points Information is present, but very difficult to understand due to poor organization. |
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Mechanics |
3 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout the answer to the question. |
2 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout the answer to the question with major errors. |
1 Points Very poor grammar and spelling used throughout the answer to the question. |
Please note that time management for this project is imperative to your success. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE, or you will find yourself experiencing a lot of difficulty. The assignment is one of stages. It will be near impossible to complete everything in one day.
Please again, feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns pertaining to the units and/or class project. I hope you enjoy the course! I look forward to a great semester with you all!
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Class Schedule This is the class outline and schedule of due dates for this course semester. I recommend that you print this off and use it as a continual reference throughout this course to ensure you do not miss any deadlines. FALL II 2023 Class Schedule
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Week #1: 10/23/2023 – 10/29/2023 Assignment 1 |
Watch Video: Intro to Psychology
Syllabus Quiz Due Sunday, October 29th @ 11:55PM *NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE SYLLABUS QUIZ, YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DROPPED FROM THE COURSE ON MONDAY—EVEN IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED OTHER ASSIGNMENTS. NO EXCUSES.
Read Chapter 1 Read PowerPoints
Read Chapter 2 Read PowerPoints
Launch Pad Welcome Unit, and Chapter 1 & 2 Quizzes Due Sunday, October 29th @ 11:55 PM
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Week #2: 10/30/2023 – 11/05/2023 Assignment 2 |
Read Chapter 3 Read PowerPoints
Read Chapter 4 Read PowerPoints
Read Chapter 5 Read PowerPoints
Watch Videos: Nature v. Nurture Debate & The Growth of Knowledge
1st Discussion Post: INTRO Discussion Initial Post Due: Wednesday, November 1st @ 11:55 PM
Two Peer Responses Due: Sunday, November 5th @ 11:55 PM
Chapter 3, 4, & 5 Quizzes Due Sunday, November 5th @ 11:55 PM |
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Week #3: 11/06/2023 – 11/12/2023 Assignment 3 |
Chapter 6 Read PowerPoints
Chapter 7 Read PowerPoints
Watch Video: How to train a Brain
Chapter 6 & 7 Quizzes Due Sunday, November 12th @ 11:55 PM |
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MIDTERM: Chapters 1-7 |
DUE Sunday, 11/12/2023 @ 11:55 PM |
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Week #4: 11/13/2023 – 11/19/2023 Assignment 4 |
Chapter 8 Read PowerPoints
Chapter 9 *Read PowerPoints & Supplemental Material
Watch Videos: How we make Memories; Remembering & Forgetting; & Unlocking the Secrets of our Memory
Class Paper Assignment Due Sunday, November 19th @11:55 PM
Handout for Class Paper Due Sunday, November 19th @11:55 PM
POST HANDOUT in Discussion Forum DUE November 19th @ 11:55 PM
Chapter 8 & 9 Quizzes Due Sunday, November 19th @ 11:55 PM |
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Week #5: 11/20/2023 – 11/26/2023 Assignment 5
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Chapter 10 Read PowerPoints
Chapter 11 Read PowerPoints
Video Discussion Peer Responses DUE November 26th @ 11:55 PM
Chapter 10 & 11 Quizzes Due Sunday, November 26th @ 11:55 PM |
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Week #6: 11/27/2023 – 12/03/2023 Assignment 6
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Chapter 12 Read PowerPoints
Chapter 13 Read PowerPoints
Watch Video: Getting Help & Biomedical Treatments
Social Responsibility Essay Quiz DUE December 3rd @ 11:55 PM MST
Chapter 12 & 13 Quizzes Due Sunday, December 3rd @ 11:55 PM |
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Week #7: 12/04/2023 – 12/10/2023 Assignment 7 |
!!! LAST DAY TO DROP: December 6th !!!
Chapter 14 Read PowerPoints
Chapter 15 Read PowerPoints Read Stigma Articles
Watch Video: Imagine There was no Stigma to Mental Illness
2nd Discussion Post: STIGMA Initial Post Due: Wednesday, December 6th @ 11:55 PM Two Peer Responses Due: Sunday, December 10th @ 11:55 PM
Chapter 14 & 15 Quizzes Due Sunday, December 10th @ 11:55 PM |
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Week #8: 12/11/2023 – 12/14/2023
Finals |
-Complete Comprehensive Review Essay -Review Notes and Take Final Exam (NOTE: The final is required). |
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Comprehensive Review Essay Due BY: Tuesday, December 12th @ 11:55 pm |
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Final Comprehensive Exam Due BY: Wednesday, December 13th @ 11:55 pm |
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*Final Grades will be posted by 12:00 December 14th * |
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