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– ## Week4_LearningResources_PsychologySeminar-Winter2024.pdf
– ## Week4_Assignment3.pdf
**## Week4_LearningResources_PsychologySeminar-Winter2024.pdf**
LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Resources
APA STYLE
American Psychological Association. (2019, October). About APA style
(https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style) . https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style
Walden University. (2021). APA basics checklist
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist) .
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist
Note: This interactive tutorial teaches the basics of APA style. It will take you approximately 20
minutes to complete this tutorial.
Walden University, LLC. (2021). APA tutorial [Interactive media] (https://cdn-
media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html) . Walden University Canvas.
https://waldenu.instructure.com
AVOIDING PLAGIARISM
Note: You will complete the following two Writing Center plagiarism modules as part of this
week's Assignment 1.
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Avoiding overt plagiarism
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548803)
[Interactive
media].https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-
8548803
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Avoiding passive plagiarism
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548804)
[Interactive
media]https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-
8548804
Walden University, LLC. (2023). Incorporating evidence into your writing (https://cdn-
media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html) . [Interactive media]. Walden
University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
GRAMMAR, MECHANICS, AND ORGANIZATION
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Grammarly: Overview
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly) .
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly
Walden University. (2021). Paragraphs: Organization (MEAL plan)
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization) .
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization
[https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style](https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style)
[https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style](https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style)
[https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style](https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style)
[https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style](https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548803](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548803)
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[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html)
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[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization)
WEEK 2 LEARNING ACTIVITY—USING CRITICAL THINKING
STRATEGIES TO IDENTIFY SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE AND
COGNITIVE BIAS
Note: Review this interactive media first presented in Week 2.
Walden University, LLC. (2021). Using critical thinking strategies to identify scientific
evidence and cognitive bias [Interactive media] (https://cdn-
media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html) . Walden University Canvas.
https://waldenu.instructure.com
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html)
**## Week4_Assignment3.pdf**
Due Sunday by 10:59pm
Points 70
Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
Attempts 0
Allowed Attempts 2
Start Assignment
Back to Week at a Glance
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984586
Recall the Week 2 Learning Activity where you categorized a series of statements as value, anecdote, or
evidence statements. You can review the activity in this week’s Learning Resources if you wish. Recall
that value and anecdote statements are based on personal beliefs, experiences, or observations and
have no scientific credibility. Evidence statements do have scientific credibility because they are based
on scientific research. When you are responding to Discussions or writing papers for Assignments, it is
important to use evidence statements to support your ideas and arguments with credible scientific
research. It also is important to know how to paraphrase the evidence statements and accurately cite
and reference the original sources.
For this Assignment, you will build upon the skills you practiced in Weeks 2 and 3 by reading a journal
article and then writing evidence statements to support value and anecdote statements. You will also
practice paraphrasing, citing, and referencing your sources using APA style.
WRITING EVIDENCE STATEMENTS
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES (https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984604)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984586](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984586)
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[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984604](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984604)
Revisit the interactive media, “Using Critical Thinking Strategies to Identify Scientific Evidence and
Cognitive Bias.” Review the definitions and examples of value, anecdote, and evidence statements.
Reflect on what you learned in Week 3 about how to read journal articles and what you learned this
week about how to effectively paraphrase sources.
Review the article, “Paragraphs: Organization (MEAL Plan).” Consider how you could use the MEAL
plan strategy to organize your writing.
Review the Learning Resources on APA style. Pay particular attention to how to format citations and
journal article references.
Review the following article and the example of a completed assignment template to help you
understand how to complete this week’s assignment. Pay particular attention to how the author of the
example template wrote evidence statements to support the value and anecdote statements, wrote a
summary of the article using the MEAL Plan strategy, and cited and referenced the article using APA
style. You will use a different article and template to complete your Week 4 Assignment 2; these
files are here for you to use only as guiding examples.
Go to the Announcements area of the classroom to find your assigned article and blank template for
this Assignment. Read the assigned article and complete the Assignment using the specific instructions
in the template. Remember to apply what you learned about effectively paraphrasing and citing and
referencing sources using APA Style.
Marrs, H., Barb, M. R., & Ruggiero, J. C. (2007). Self-reported influences on psychology major
choice and personality (https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=psyh&AN=2007-
18918-005&site=eds-live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200) . Individual Differences Research,
5(4), 289–299.
Document: Week 4 Assignment 3 Template Example (PDF)
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/files/11709879?wrap=1)
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/files/11709879/download?download_frd=1)
TO PREPARE:
BY DAY 7
ARTICLE AND EXAMPLE FOR WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT 3
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PSYC_2000_Week4_Assignment3_Rubric
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SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Criteria Ratings Pts
10 pts
10 pts
30 pts
5 pts
Value
Statement
Evidence
10 to >8.0 pts
Exemplary
Evidence statement
supports the value
statement with information
from the article and includes
citations where needed.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
Evidence statement either
does not support the value
statement with information
from the article or does not
include citations where
needed.
6 to >0 pts
Developing
Evidence statement neither
supports the value
statement with information
from the article nor
includes citations where
needed.
Anecdote
Statement
Evidence
10 to >8.0 pts
Exemplary
Evidence statement
supports the anecdote
statement with information
from the article and includes
citations where needed.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
Evidence statement either
does not support the
anecdote statement with
information from the article or
does not include citations
where needed.
6 to >0 pts
Developing
Evidence statement neither
supports the anecdote
statement with information
from the article nor
includes citations where
needed.
MEAL Plan
Summary
30 to >26.0 pts
Exemplary
Summary paragraph
sufficiently includes all four
required components (Main
Idea, Evidence, Analysis,
Lead Out) and citations
where needed.
26 to >20.0 pts
Proficient
Summary paragraph
sufficiently includes some of
the four required components
(Main Idea, Evidence,
Analysis, Lead Out) and/or
misses some citations where
needed.
20 to >0 pts
Developing
Summary paragraph
sufficiently includes few of
the four required
components (Main Idea,
Evidence, Analysis, Lead
Out) and/or misses most
citations where needed.
APA Style
Reference
5 to >4.0 pts
Exemplary
Few or no APA style
errors.
4 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Several APA style
errors.
3 to >0 pts
Developing
Many APA style errors or reference not
attempted.
Total Points: 70
Criteria Ratings Pts
15 pts
Quality of
Writing
15 to >13.0 pts
Exemplary
Writing is clear and
organized with few or no
errors in mechanics, usage,
grammar, or spelling
(MUGS). Most writing is
original (i.e., use of own
words and proper
paraphrasing).
13 to >10.0 pts
Proficient
Writing is somewhat clear
and organized with some
MUGS errors or there is an
underuse of original writing
(i.e., use of own words and
proper paraphrasing).
10 to >0 pts
Developing
Writing is unclear and/or
disorganized and/or
contains many MUGS
errors or most writing
comes from outside
sources (i.e., underuse of
original writing, overuse of
directly quoted content).
**## Week4_Assignment3.pdf**
Due Sunday by 10:59pm
Points 70
Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
Attempts 0
Allowed Attempts 2
Start Assignment
Back to Week at a Glance
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984586
Recall the Week 2 Learning Activity where you categorized a series of statements as value, anecdote, or
evidence statements. You can review the activity in this week’s Learning Resources if you wish. Recall
that value and anecdote statements are based on personal beliefs, experiences, or observations and
have no scientific credibility. Evidence statements do have scientific credibility because they are based
on scientific research. When you are responding to Discussions or writing papers for Assignments, it is
important to use evidence statements to support your ideas and arguments with credible scientific
research. It also is important to know how to paraphrase the evidence statements and accurately cite
and reference the original sources.
For this Assignment, you will build upon the skills you practiced in Weeks 2 and 3 by reading a journal
article and then writing evidence statements to support value and anecdote statements. You will also
practice paraphrasing, citing, and referencing your sources using APA style.
WRITING EVIDENCE STATEMENTS
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES (https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984604)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984586](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984586)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984586](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984586)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984604](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984604)
Revisit the interactive media, “Using Critical Thinking Strategies to Identify Scientific Evidence and
Cognitive Bias.” Review the definitions and examples of value, anecdote, and evidence statements.
Reflect on what you learned in Week 3 about how to read journal articles and what you learned this
week about how to effectively paraphrase sources.
Review the article, “Paragraphs: Organization (MEAL Plan).” Consider how you could use the MEAL
plan strategy to organize your writing.
Review the Learning Resources on APA style. Pay particular attention to how to format citations and
journal article references.
Review the following article and the example of a completed assignment template to help you
understand how to complete this week’s assignment. Pay particular attention to how the author of the
example template wrote evidence statements to support the value and anecdote statements, wrote a
summary of the article using the MEAL Plan strategy, and cited and referenced the article using APA
style. You will use a different article and template to complete your Week 4 Assignment 2; these
files are here for you to use only as guiding examples.
Go to the Announcements area of the classroom to find your assigned article and blank template for
this Assignment. Read the assigned article and complete the Assignment using the specific instructions
in the template. Remember to apply what you learned about effectively paraphrasing and citing and
referencing sources using APA Style.
Marrs, H., Barb, M. R., & Ruggiero, J. C. (2007). Self-reported influences on psychology major
choice and personality (https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=psyh&AN=2007-
18918-005&site=eds-live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200) . Individual Differences Research,
5(4), 289–299.
Document: Week 4 Assignment 3 Template Example (PDF)
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/files/11709879?wrap=1)
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/files/11709879/download?download_frd=1)
TO PREPARE:
BY DAY 7
ARTICLE AND EXAMPLE FOR WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT 3
[https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=psyh&AN=2007-18918-005&site=eds-live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=psyh&AN=2007-18918-005&site=eds-live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200)
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PSYC_2000_Week4_Assignment3_Rubric
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check
your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as
WK4Assgn3_LastName_Firstinitial
2. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
3. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Criteria Ratings Pts
10 pts
10 pts
30 pts
5 pts
Value
Statement
Evidence
10 to >8.0 pts
Exemplary
Evidence statement
supports the value
statement with information
from the article and includes
citations where needed.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
Evidence statement either
does not support the value
statement with information
from the article or does not
include citations where
needed.
6 to >0 pts
Developing
Evidence statement neither
supports the value
statement with information
from the article nor
includes citations where
needed.
Anecdote
Statement
Evidence
10 to >8.0 pts
Exemplary
Evidence statement
supports the anecdote
statement with information
from the article and includes
citations where needed.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
Evidence statement either
does not support the
anecdote statement with
information from the article or
does not include citations
where needed.
6 to >0 pts
Developing
Evidence statement neither
supports the anecdote
statement with information
from the article nor
includes citations where
needed.
MEAL Plan
Summary
30 to >26.0 pts
Exemplary
Summary paragraph
sufficiently includes all four
required components (Main
Idea, Evidence, Analysis,
Lead Out) and citations
where needed.
26 to >20.0 pts
Proficient
Summary paragraph
sufficiently includes some of
the four required components
(Main Idea, Evidence,
Analysis, Lead Out) and/or
misses some citations where
needed.
20 to >0 pts
Developing
Summary paragraph
sufficiently includes few of
the four required
components (Main Idea,
Evidence, Analysis, Lead
Out) and/or misses most
citations where needed.
APA Style
Reference
5 to >4.0 pts
Exemplary
Few or no APA style
errors.
4 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Several APA style
errors.
3 to >0 pts
Developing
Many APA style errors or reference not
attempted.
Total Points: 70
Criteria Ratings Pts
15 pts
Quality of
Writing
15 to >13.0 pts
Exemplary
Writing is clear and
organized with few or no
errors in mechanics, usage,
grammar, or spelling
(MUGS). Most writing is
original (i.e., use of own
words and proper
paraphrasing).
13 to >10.0 pts
Proficient
Writing is somewhat clear
and organized with some
MUGS errors or there is an
underuse of original writing
(i.e., use of own words and
proper paraphrasing).
10 to >0 pts
Developing
Writing is unclear and/or
disorganized and/or
contains many MUGS
errors or most writing
comes from outside
sources (i.e., underuse of
original writing, overuse of
directly quoted content).
**## Week4_LearningResources_PsychologySeminar-Winter2024.pdf**
LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Resources
APA STYLE
American Psychological Association. (2019, October). About APA style
(https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style) . https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style
Walden University. (2021). APA basics checklist
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist) .
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist
Note: This interactive tutorial teaches the basics of APA style. It will take you approximately 20
minutes to complete this tutorial.
Walden University, LLC. (2021). APA tutorial [Interactive media] (https://cdn-
media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html) . Walden University Canvas.
https://waldenu.instructure.com
AVOIDING PLAGIARISM
Note: You will complete the following two Writing Center plagiarism modules as part of this
week's Assignment 1.
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Avoiding overt plagiarism
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548803)
[Interactive
media].https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-
8548803
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Avoiding passive plagiarism
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548804)
[Interactive
media]https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-
8548804
Walden University, LLC. (2023). Incorporating evidence into your writing (https://cdn-
media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html) . [Interactive media]. Walden
University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
GRAMMAR, MECHANICS, AND ORGANIZATION
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Grammarly: Overview
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly) .
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly
Walden University. (2021). Paragraphs: Organization (MEAL plan)
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization) .
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization
[https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style](https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style)
[https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style](https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style)
[https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style](https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style)
[https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style](https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548803](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548803)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548803](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548803)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548803](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548803)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548803](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548803)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548804](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548804)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548804](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548804)
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[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548804](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548804)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization)
WEEK 2 LEARNING ACTIVITY—USING CRITICAL THINKING
STRATEGIES TO IDENTIFY SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE AND
COGNITIVE BIAS
Note: Review this interactive media first presented in Week 2.
Walden University, LLC. (2021). Using critical thinking strategies to identify scientific
evidence and cognitive bias [Interactive media] (https://cdn-
media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html) . Walden University Canvas.
https://waldenu.instructure.com
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/UCT/index.html)
**## Week4_Assignment3.pdf**
Due Sunday by 10:59pm
Points 70
Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
Attempts 0
Allowed Attempts 2
Start Assignment
Back to Week at a Glance
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984586
Recall the Week 2 Learning Activity where you categorized a series of statements as value, anecdote, or
evidence statements. You can review the activity in this week’s Learning Resources if you wish. Recall
that value and anecdote statements are based on personal beliefs, experiences, or observations and
have no scientific credibility. Evidence statements do have scientific credibility because they are based
on scientific research. When you are responding to Discussions or writing papers for Assignments, it is
important to use evidence statements to support your ideas and arguments with credible scientific
research. It also is important to know how to paraphrase the evidence statements and accurately cite
and reference the original sources.
For this Assignment, you will build upon the skills you practiced in Weeks 2 and 3 by reading a journal
article and then writing evidence statements to support value and anecdote statements. You will also
practice paraphrasing, citing, and referencing your sources using APA style.
WRITING EVIDENCE STATEMENTS
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES (https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984604)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984586](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984586)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984586](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984586)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984604](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/modules/items/5984604)
Revisit the interactive media, “Using Critical Thinking Strategies to Identify Scientific Evidence and
Cognitive Bias.” Review the definitions and examples of value, anecdote, and evidence statements.
Reflect on what you learned in Week 3 about how to read journal articles and what you learned this
week about how to effectively paraphrase sources.
Review the article, “Paragraphs: Organization (MEAL Plan).” Consider how you could use the MEAL
plan strategy to organize your writing.
Review the Learning Resources on APA style. Pay particular attention to how to format citations and
journal article references.
Review the following article and the example of a completed assignment template to help you
understand how to complete this week’s assignment. Pay particular attention to how the author of the
example template wrote evidence statements to support the value and anecdote statements, wrote a
summary of the article using the MEAL Plan strategy, and cited and referenced the article using APA
style. You will use a different article and template to complete your Week 4 Assignment 2; these
files are here for you to use only as guiding examples.
Go to the Announcements area of the classroom to find your assigned article and blank template for
this Assignment. Read the assigned article and complete the Assignment using the specific instructions
in the template. Remember to apply what you learned about effectively paraphrasing and citing and
referencing sources using APA Style.
Marrs, H., Barb, M. R., & Ruggiero, J. C. (2007). Self-reported influences on psychology major
choice and personality (https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=psyh&AN=2007-
18918-005&site=eds-live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200) . Individual Differences Research,
5(4), 289–299.
Document: Week 4 Assignment 3 Template Example (PDF)
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/files/11709879?wrap=1)
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/151568/files/11709879/download?download_frd=1)
TO PREPARE:
BY DAY 7
ARTICLE AND EXAMPLE FOR WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT 3
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[https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=psyh&AN=2007-18918-005&site=eds-live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=psyh&AN=2007-18918-005&site=eds-live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200)
[https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=psyh&AN=2007-18918-005&site=eds-live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=psyh&AN=2007-18918-005&site=eds-live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200)
[https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=psyh&AN=2007-18918-005&site=eds-live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=psyh&AN=2007-18918-005&site=eds-live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200)
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PSYC_2000_Week4_Assignment3_Rubric
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check
your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as
WK4Assgn3_LastName_Firstinitial
2. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
3. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Criteria Ratings Pts
10 pts
10 pts
30 pts
5 pts
Value
Statement
Evidence
10 to >8.0 pts
Exemplary
Evidence statement
supports the value
statement with information
from the article and includes
citations where needed.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
Evidence statement either
does not support the value
statement with information
from the article or does not
include citations where
needed.
6 to >0 pts
Developing
Evidence statement neither
supports the value
statement with information
from the article nor
includes citations where
needed.
Anecdote
Statement
Evidence
10 to >8.0 pts
Exemplary
Evidence statement
supports the anecdote
statement with information
from the article and includes
citations where needed.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
Evidence statement either
does not support the
anecdote statement with
information from the article or
does not include citations
where needed.
6 to >0 pts
Developing
Evidence statement neither
supports the anecdote
statement with information
from the article nor
includes citations where
needed.
MEAL Plan
Summary
30 to >26.0 pts
Exemplary
Summary paragraph
sufficiently includes all four
required components (Main
Idea, Evidence, Analysis,
Lead Out) and citations
where needed.
26 to >20.0 pts
Proficient
Summary paragraph
sufficiently includes some of
the four required components
(Main Idea, Evidence,
Analysis, Lead Out) and/or
misses some citations where
needed.
20 to >0 pts
Developing
Summary paragraph
sufficiently includes few of
the four required
components (Main Idea,
Evidence, Analysis, Lead
Out) and/or misses most
citations where needed.
APA Style
Reference
5 to >4.0 pts
Exemplary
Few or no APA style
errors.
4 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Several APA style
errors.
3 to >0 pts
Developing
Many APA style errors or reference not
attempted.
Total Points: 70
Criteria Ratings Pts
15 pts
Quality of
Writing
15 to >13.0 pts
Exemplary
Writing is clear and
organized with few or no
errors in mechanics, usage,
grammar, or spelling
(MUGS). Most writing is
original (i.e., use of own
words and proper
paraphrasing).
13 to >10.0 pts
Proficient
Writing is somewhat clear
and organized with some
MUGS errors or there is an
underuse of original writing
(i.e., use of own words and
proper paraphrasing).
10 to >0 pts
Developing
Writing is unclear and/or
disorganized and/or
contains many MUGS
errors or most writing
comes from outside
sources (i.e., underuse of
original writing, overuse of
directly quoted content).
**## Week4_LearningResources_PsychologySeminar-Winter2024.pdf**
LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Resources
APA STYLE
American Psychological Association. (2019, October). About APA style
(https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style) . https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style
Walden University. (2021). APA basics checklist
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist) .
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist
Note: This interactive tutorial teaches the basics of APA style. It will take you approximately 20
minutes to complete this tutorial.
Walden University, LLC. (2021). APA tutorial [Interactive media] (https://cdn-
media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html) . Walden University Canvas.
https://waldenu.instructure.com
AVOIDING PLAGIARISM
Note: You will complete the following two Writing Center plagiarism modules as part of this
week's Assignment 1.
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Avoiding overt plagiarism
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548803)
[Interactive
media].https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-
8548803
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Avoiding passive plagiarism
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-8548804)
[Interactive
media]https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism#s-lg-box-
8548804
Walden University, LLC. (2023). Incorporating evidence into your writing (https://cdn-
media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3001/iew/index.html) . [Interactive media]. Walden
University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
GRAMMAR, MECHANICS, AND ORGANIZATION
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Grammarly: Overview
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly) .
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly
Walden University. (2021). Paragraphs: Organization (MEAL plan)
(https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization) .
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization
[https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style](https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style)
[https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style](https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style)
[https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style](https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style)
[https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style](https://apastyle.apa.org/about-apa-style)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist)
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/checklist)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/2000/APA/index.html)
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WEEK 2 LEARNING ACTIVITY—USING CRITICAL THINKING
STRATEGIES TO IDENTIFY SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE AND
COGNITIVE BIAS
Note: Review this interactive media first presented in Week 2.
Walden University, LLC. (2021). Using critical thinking strategies to identify scientific
evidence and cognitive bias [Interactive media] (https://cdn-
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**## Week4_Assignment3.pdf**
Due Sunday by 10:59pm
Points 70
Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
Attempts 0
Allowed Attempts 2
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Recall the Week 2 Learning Activity where you categorized a series of statements as value, anecdote, or
evidence statements. You can review the activity in this week’s Learning Resources if you wish. Recall
that value and anecdote statements are based on personal beliefs, experiences, or observations and
have no scientific credibility. Evidence statements do have scientific credibility because they are based
on scientific research. When you are responding to Discussions or writing papers for Assignments, it is
important to use evidence statements to support your ideas and arguments with credible scientific
research. It also is important to know how to paraphrase the evidence statements and accurately cite
and reference the original sources.
For this Assignment, you will build upon the skills you practiced in Weeks 2 and 3 by reading a journal
article and then writing evidence statements to support value and anecdote statements. You will also
practice paraphrasing, citing, and referencing your sources using APA style.
WRITING EVIDENCE STATEMENTS
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
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Revisit the interactive media, “Using Critical Thinking Strategies to Identify Scientific Evidence and
Cognitive Bias.” Review the definitions and examples of value, anecdote, and evidence statements.
Reflect on what you learned in Week 3 about how to read journal articles and what you learned this
week about how to effectively paraphrase sources.
Review the article, “Paragraphs: Organization (MEAL Plan).” Consider how you could use the MEAL
plan strategy to organize your writing.
Review the Learning Resources on APA style. Pay particular attention to how to format citations and
journal article references.
Review the following article and the example of a completed assignment template to help you
understand how to complete this week’s assignment. Pay particular attention to how the author of the
example template wrote evidence statements to support the value and anecdote statements, wrote a
summary of the article using the MEAL Plan strategy, and cited and referenced the article using APA
style. You will use a different article and template to complete your Week 4 Assignment 2; these
files are here for you to use only as guiding examples.
Go to the Announcements area of the classroom to find your assigned article and blank template for
this Assignment. Read the assigned article and complete the Assignment using the specific instructions
in the template. Remember to apply what you learned about effectively paraphrasing and citing and
referencing sources using APA Style.
Marrs, H., Barb, M. R., & Ruggiero, J. C. (2007). Self-reported influences on psychology major
choice and personality (https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=psyh&AN=2007-
18918-005&site=eds-live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200) . Individual Differences Research,
5(4), 289–299.
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BY DAY 7
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PSYC_2000_Week4_Assignment3_Rubric
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check
your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as
WK4Assgn3_LastName_Firstinitial
2. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
3. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Criteria Ratings Pts
10 pts
10 pts
30 pts
5 pts
Value
Statement
Evidence
10 to >8.0 pts
Exemplary
Evidence statement
supports the value
statement with information
from the article and includes
citations where needed.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
Evidence statement either
does not support the value
statement with information
from the article or does not
include citations where
needed.
6 to >0 pts
Developing
Evidence statement neither
supports the value
statement with information
from the article nor
includes citations where
needed.
Anecdote
Statement
Evidence
10 to >8.0 pts
Exemplary
Evidence statement
supports the anecdote
statement with information
from the article and includes
citations where needed.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
Evidence statement either
does not support the
anecdote statement with
information from the article or
does not include citations
where needed.
6 to >0 pts
Developing
Evidence statement neither
supports the anecdote
statement with information
from the article nor
includes citations where
needed.
MEAL Plan
Summary
30 to >26.0 pts
Exemplary
Summary paragraph
sufficiently includes all four
required components (Main
Idea, Evidence, Analysis,
Lead Out) and citations
where needed.
26 to >20.0 pts
Proficient
Summary paragraph
sufficiently includes some of
the four required components
(Main Idea, Evidence,
Analysis, Lead Out) and/or
misses some citations where
needed.
20 to >0 pts
Developing
Summary paragraph
sufficiently includes few of
the four required
components (Main Idea,
Evidence, Analysis, Lead
Out) and/or misses most
citations where needed.
APA Style
Reference
5 to >4.0 pts
Exemplary
Few or no APA style
errors.
4 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Several APA style
errors.
3 to >0 pts
Developing
Many APA style errors or reference not
attempted.
Total Points: 70
Criteria Ratings Pts
15 pts
Quality of
Writing
15 to >13.0 pts
Exemplary
Writing is clear and
organized with few or no
errors in mechanics, usage,
grammar, or spelling
(MUGS). Most writing is
original (i.e., use of own
words and proper
paraphrasing).
13 to >10.0 pts
Proficient
Writing is somewhat clear
and organized with some
MUGS errors or there is an
underuse of original writing
(i.e., use of own words and
proper paraphrasing).
10 to >0 pts
Developing
Writing is unclear and/or
disorganized and/or
contains many MUGS
errors or most writing
comes from outside
sources (i.e., underuse of
original writing, overuse of
directly quoted content).