Definition Paper - Due Saturday 6/20 - 700-1000 Words

Cognitive Psychology Definition Paper

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you define cognitive psychology. Address the following:

Identify at least four key milestones in the development of cognitive psychology as a discipline.

Discuss the importance of behavioral observation in cognitive psychology.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Rubric

1 [OA] Signature Assignment: Cognitive Psychology Definition Paper 1001 Identify at least four key milestones in the development of cognitive psychology as a discipline (30%) Does Not Meet Expectations

Did not identify any key milestones in the development of cognitive psychology as a discipline Approaches Expectations

Identified Fewer than four key milestones in the development of cognitive psychology as a discipline Meets Expectations

Identified at least four key milestones in the development of cognitive psychology as a discipline Exceeds Expectations

Four or more key milestones in development of cognitive psychology are identified and described in a comprehensive manner, including discussion of how each impacted the field

2 Discuss the importance of behavioral observation in cognitive psychology (30%) Does Not Meet Expectations

Did not discuss the importance of behavioral observation in cognitive psychology Approaches Expectations

Identified aspects of behavioral observation in cognitive psychology but did not discuss the importance of those Meets Expectations

Discussed the importance of behavioral observation in cognitive psychology Exceeds Expectations

Discussed the importance of behavioral observation in cognitive psychology, including references and examples illustrating its utility in advancing the science

3 Define cognitive psychology in paper (20%) Does Not Meet Expectations

Did not define cognitive psychology in the paper Approaches Expectations

Identified factual or content knowledge about cognitive psychology, but did not define it Meets Expectations

Defined cognitive psychology in the paper Exceeds Expectations

Defined cognitive psychology in the paper, and provided a rationale and/or research for the definition selection; may contain an evaluation and/or analysis of cognitive psychology

4 Quality of written communication Write a 700 to 1,050 word paper (10%) Does Not Meet Expectations

The paper did not include at least 700 words and did not include the required elements of the assignment Inconsistent grammar, spelling and paragraphing throughout paper and inability to explain findings clearly. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Approaches Expectations

The paper may have included 700 to 1,050 words, but lacked all of the required elements of the assignment. Adequate explanation of findings. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language, sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Meets Expectations

The paper included 700 to 1,050 words and included all of the required elements of the assignment Clear and logical written explanation of findings. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. Exceeds Expectations

The paper included 700 to 1,050 words and provided some analysis and/or evaluation beyond the required elements of the assignment Exceptionally concise written explanation of findings. Prose is free of mechanical errors. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

5 Use of APA Format/Style (10%) Does Not Meet Expectations

APA format and style are not evident Approaches Expectations

Missing APA elements; in-text citations, where necessary, are used but formatted inaccurately and not referenced Meets Expectations

All key elements of an APA title page are present; In-text citations and a reference page are present with few format errors. Mechanics of writing are reflective of APA style Exceeds Expectations

A broad understanding of APA format and style is evident. Accurate citations and references are presented. No APA errors are evident