PSYC 4690 Learning and Memory
Literature Review Paper (1 paper; 10% of overall grade)
DUE DATE: Sunday 4/19 by 11:59pm
Late submissions will not be accepted without proper documentation.
In this paper you will be required to construct a literature review that entails a deep dive into any topic of your choice related to learning and/or memory. While you are free to choose the area that you would like to focus on, you will be required to provide information from three peer reviewed journal articles to back up your investigation.
Your paper must be submitted as a word document digitally to Canvas, 12pt font, Times New Roman, double spaced.
Your paper should be 5-7 pages in length, following APA formatting guidelines (including appropriate in-text citations).
Your paper should include a cover page and references page, but does not need to have an abstract. These pages do not count toward your overall page count.
Specific details for all of the expected sections of the paper are provided in the rubric outlined below.
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Criteria |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
Score |
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Introduction |
Engaging and complete introduction of target area of learning and/or memory and the succeeding paper contents.
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Somewhat engaging and partial introduction of target area of learning and/or memory and the succeeding paper contents. |
Clear attempt at engaging and full introduction of target area of learning and/or memory and the succeeding paper contents. |
Complete lack of engaging and full introduction of target area of learning and/or memory and the succeeding paper contents. |
X/3 |
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Resource #1 |
Detailed description of: What was researched, how it was researched, and interpretation of the research results. |
Somewhat detailed description of: What was researched, how it was researched, and interpretation of the research results. |
Clear attempt at a detailed description of: What was researched, how it was researched, and interpretation of the research results. |
Complete lack of a detailed description of: What was researched, how it was researched, and interpretation of the research results. |
X/3 |
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Resource #2 |
Detailed description of: What was researched, how it was researched, and interpretation of the research results. |
Somewhat detailed description of: What was researched, how it was researched, and interpretation of the research results. |
Clear attempt at a detailed description of: What was researched, how it was researched, and interpretation of the research results. |
Complete lack of a detailed description of: What was researched, how it was researched, and interpretation of the research results. |
X/3 |
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Resource #3 |
Detailed description of: What was researched, how it was researched, and interpretation of the research results. |
Somewhat detailed description of: What was researched, how it was researched, and interpretation of the research results. |
Clear attempt at a detailed description of: What was researched, how it was researched, and interpretation of the research results. |
Complete lack of a detailed description of: What was researched, how it was researched, and interpretation of the research results. |
X/3 |
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Conclusion |
Comprehensive overview of preceding paper contents, clarification of connection between all resources, potential future research idea offered.
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Somewhat comprehensive overview of preceding paper contents, clarification of connection between all resources, potential future research idea offered.
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Attempted comprehensive overview of preceding paper contents, clarification of connection between all resources, potential future research idea offered.
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No overview of preceding paper contents, clarification of connection between all resources, potential future research idea offered.
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X/3 |
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APA Style/Paper Length |
Adherence to APA style with 0-3 errors. / Minimum paper length met. |
Adherence to APA style with 4-6 errors. /1-2 pages missing. |
Adherence to APA style with 7-10 errors. /3-4 pages missing. |
Adherence to APA style with more than 10 errors. /More than 4 pages missing. |
X/3 |
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TOTAL |
X/18 |
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Introduction: 3/3
Resource #1: 3/3
Resource #2: 3/3
Resource #3: 3/3
Conclusion: 3/3
APA Style/Paper Length: 3/3
TOTAL: 18/18