(3b.) LASA # 1: Literature Review Paper by  Wednesday, September 16, 2015 The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with the opportunity to select a topic in the particular area in which you have an occupational or research interest, and to complete a literature review of the topic, using a minimum of ten scholarly references. This will allow you to demonstrate mastery of the program outcomes for the B.A. psychology program at Argosy University. A helpful Web site for organizing and writing a literature review is www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/ReviewofLiterature.html . You may also want to review the following documents that are available in the Doc Sharing area of the course: A sample literature review, a PowerPoint document illustrating how to set up your word processor for APA style a “Guide for Writing a Literature Review” Based on your review of the most recent, relevant research findings on your chosen topic, submit a final version of your literature review paper, integrating feedback received from your instructor. Be sure to include a research/focal question, synthesis of the literature you reviewed, well-established conclusions, and points of discussion and/or future research.  Begin the review by defining the objective of the paper. Introduce the reader to your focal question. What is this question intended to address? You may state your “question” in the form of a problem if you like. Describe the topic for your literature review and why you chose this topic. Explain why you think it is important. It is also useful to tell the reader how the review is organized in your introduction section, before you the transition into the body of the review.  Organize your literature review paper by themes/theories/concepts, rather than article by article. If there is one major theme you want to highlight, state the theme. If there are three major themes or streams of thought on the topic, briefly name them—and then organize the balance of your literature review around those three streams. Think of themes, theories, concepts, lines of thought, and ideas as organizing strategies for your literature review. Your creativity in this assignment is not the content or findings but the clarity with which you organize the review and create a context for understanding the focal question. When you are done introducing the first line of thought, create a new paragraph to discuss studies which present another line of thought or opposing view. Your literature review should hit the high points of each article. You should not discuss a single article, one by one, like a grocery list. Zero in on the main theme or finding and then move on to the next theme. Remember, this is a synthesis, an integration of all the things you have learned. You are creating a discussion on paper, which in turn gives the reader a context for understanding where the scholarship has been, where it is currently, and where it likely will be heading next. Provide enough deta ...

1. (3b.) LASA # 1: Literature Review Paper
by
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with the
opportunity to select a topic in the particular area in which you
have an occupational or research interest, and to complete a
literature review of the topic, using a minimum of ten scholarly
references. This will allow you to demonstrate mastery of the
program outcomes for the B.A. psychology program at Argosy
University. A helpful Web site for organizing and writing a
literature review is
www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/ReviewofLiterature.html
.
You may also want to review the following documents that are
available in the Doc Sharing area of the course:
A sample literature review,
a PowerPoint document illustrating how to set up your word
processor for APA style
a “Guide for Writing a Literature Review”
Based on your review of the most recent, relevant research
findings on your chosen topic, submit a final version of your
literature review paper, integrating feedback received from your
instructor. Be sure to include a research/focal question,
synthesis of the literature you reviewed, well-established
conclusions, and points of discussion and/or future research.
Begin the review by defining the objective of the paper.
Introduce the reader to your focal question. What is this
question intended to address? You may state your “question” in
the form of a problem if you like. Describe the topic for your
literature review and why you chose this topic. Explain why you

2. think it is important. It is also useful to tell the reader how the
review is organized in your introduction section, before you the
transition into the body of the review.
Organize your literature review paper by
themes/theories/concepts, rather than article by article. If there
is one major theme you want to highlight, state the theme. If
there are three major themes or streams of thought on the topic,
briefly name them—and then organize the balance of your
literature review around those three streams. Think of themes,
theories, concepts, lines of thought, and ideas as organizing
strategies for your literature review. Your creativity in this
assignment is not the content or findings but the clarity with
which you organize the review and create a context for
understanding the focal question.
When you are done introducing the first line of thought, create a
new paragraph to discuss studies which present another line of
thought or opposing view.
Your literature review should hit the high points of each article.
You should not discuss a single article, one by one, like a
grocery list. Zero in on the main theme or finding and then
move on to the next theme. Remember, this is a synthesis, an
integration of all the things you have learned. You are creating
a discussion on paper, which in turn gives the reader a context
for understanding where the scholarship has been, where it is
currently, and where it likely will be heading next. Provide
enough details to help the reader understand the significance of
the studies you cite without “rebuilding Rome.” Be sure to
evaluate the studies and offer critical comments on any
shortcomings you’ve observed or that have been reported by the
authors.
Discuss the main findings and their implications. Given the
results of your literature review, what is/are the prevailing

3. argument(s)? What research question could you ask in order to
further develop this area of study and contribute to the existing
body of knowledge? Complete your review by drawing
conclusions about your body of research and identifying gaps in
the research which still remain to be explored, maybe even by
you! Make an argument as to why your research question is
important and relevant to the current work being done on your
topic.
Requirements
Apply current APA standards for editorial style, expression of
ideas, and formatting of the text, headings, citations, and
references. Remember to use your own words to describe and
evaluate the articles. Avoid quoting the material and also cite
works when you are discussing someone else’s ideas. Your
paper should be double-spaced and in 12 point, Times New
Roman font with normal one-inch margins, written in APA
style, and free of typographical and grammatical errors. It
should include a title page with a running head, an abstract and
a reference page. The body of the paper should be no less than
5–6 pages in length.
(4a.) Cultural Issues Related to Diagnosis
by
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Post your response to the question below with at least 300-400
words. Cite information from at least one academic source, such
as your textbook or an article from the Argosy Online Library,
to support your statements. Use current APA standards to
properly cite your source(s).
How might culture contribute to the definition of pathology and
mental illness?

4. (4b.) Professional Portfolio
by
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
This assignment requires you to gather a compilation of papers
and projects from this course and previous courses and add them
to your Professional Portfolio. The portfolio is designed to help
you compile all you have learned throughout your
undergraduate studies with the best examples of your work to
represent what you are capable of doing when you graduate the
program. This assignment also gives you a opportunity to
reflect on what you have learned as a student of psychology,
and to prepare to actualize your post-graduation goals. It will
serve as a resource as you navigate the world of prospective
employers and graduate admissions committees. The student
portfolio is also a measure of effectiveness for the Argosy
University baccalaureate program in Psychology. As you
develop professionally following graduation, you can add work
samples and other pertinent materials, as well as modify
existing documents, to reflect that development.
The Professional Portfolio includes two main sections. A
Professional Profile
section that is completed by all students with either an
Employment
focus
or
a
Graduate School
focus, depending on your post-baccalaureate plans. The second
section holds your
Professional Work Samples
demonstrating your abilities, skills, and competencies across a

5. range of tasks and objectives. This section also includes a
Final Evaluation
of your work samples, yourself, and the psychology program.
The
Professional Profile
section summarizes your career planning and professional goals.
You have already compiled the documents for this section in
Modules 1 and 2 of this course. It contains the following
documents:
A
Cover Letter
as a way to introduce yourself to a potential employer This
includes details about yourself and why you feel you are
qualified for the position. (
Employment
).
OR
A
Personal Statement
describing your immediate and long-term career goals,
including an explanation of why these goals are appropriate in
terms of your knowledge, skills, personal characteristics,
values, and experiences (
Graduate School
).
Note: The personal statement is attached to the Curriculum
Vitae (
Graduate School
), and the Cover Letter is attached to the Resume (
Employment
), so take the time to be creative and not repeat yourself.

6. A
Resume
with list of References
that is current, accurate, and professional in appearance. (
Employment
).
OR
A
Curriculum Vitae with list of References
that is current, accurate and professional in appearance. (
Graduate School
)
OPTIONAL:
A copy of your
Transcript(s)
The
Professional Work Samples
section demonstrates your performance and mastery of
Argosy University's program outcomes/competencies for the
Psychology major
. Select 3-5 documents to serve as samples of your best work in
the program. Together, they should illustrate your mastery of
all
the 7 program outcomes listed below. Examples of the type of
work that would illustrate each outcome is provided below, as
well. The 3-5 documents should be samples of your work that
you completed in previous courses as an undergraduate student.
These outcomes are listed below, along with the assignments
that could be included to demonstrate mastery of the outcome:

7. Cognitive abilities
(critical thinking and information literacy): Assignments or
projects that demonstrate problem solving, analysis, synthesis,
appropriate use of information resources, etc.
Research skills:
A copy of a research proposal, a survey developed, etc.
Communication skills
(written and oral): A topic paper, presentation outline, or
PowerPoint that demonstrates your written and oral
communication skills.
Ethics & Diversity awareness:
Papers that demonstrate your understanding and/or analysis of
ethical and diversity issues in psychology.
Knowledge of foundations of the field:
Assignments, papers, or projects that demonstrate your
understanding of basic concepts, theories, and empirical
findings in one or more of the domains of psychology, including
biological, cognitive, developmental, personality, and social.
Knowledge of applied psychology:
Assignments, papers, or projects from courses and/or an
internship that demonstrates your ability to apply psychology to
personal, social, and/or organizational problems.
Interpersonal Effectiveness:
PowerPoint presentations, videos of your presentations that
demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively, appreciate
diversity and cultural sensitivity and awareness of your impact
on others.
Once you have assembled your work samples, you will write a
700-1000 word narrative to serve as a preface to the
Professional Work Samples
section. This narrative should consist of a clear and thoughtful
analysis of how each work sample reveals your strengths and
areas for improvement, according to each of the seven areas
addressed in the program outcomes/competencies (listed above).

8. Towards this purpose, you will complete the
Student Self Appraisal of Learning
first, and then use that to generate the preface . Make sure you
also address how you intend to strengthen your competencies in
all areas as you graduate onto the next step of your professional
career. On which areas will you focus most and why?
This preface should also include an evaluation of the
Psychology program as well as suggestions for the program that
will enable it to help future Psychology majors develop these
strengths and overcome these weaknesses in the future.
Enter each of these components (Professional Profile,
Professional Work Samples, with self- evaluation) into the
Professional Profile Template.
(5a.) LASA # 2: PowerPoint Presentation
by
Monday, September 28, 2015
.
Utilizing the information you compiled for your literature
review paper, and the feedback you received from your
instructor about the literature review, prepare a 10-15 minute
Power Point presentation on your topic, summarizing the key
points and conclusions. Be sure to direct this presentation to an
audience in the community. For example, if your paper
pertained to a topic in developmental psychology, direct your
presentation toward parents, or a parenting center. If your topic
pertained to substance abuse, direct it toward a community
service agency which may use this information for educating
teens or parents about preventing drug use, or current clients
about treatments and facilities available. Please state in your
presentation the specific audience toward whom your
presentation is aimed. Include a reference page in APA format,

9. as well as speaker notes and an audio file with your
presentation.
Your slides should provide answers to the following questions:
What was your topic?
What question did you hope to answer by completing this
literature review paper? Explain the practical implications of
the conclusions of the literature review and the audience to
which they are directed.
Given the results of your literature review, what is/are the
prevailing argument(s)? In other words, which of those is
supported by the existing evidence? Be sure to include full
coverage of the arguments, including strengths and weaknesses
of each of them, supported by your findings from reviewing the
relevant articles.
Did the researchers consider multicultural factors in their
studies? If not, what factors may be involved? What
multicultural factors should future studies include?
What ethical issues are related to your topic and/or discussed in
the studies you reviewed?
How do the conclusions of your literature review relate to the
various specialization areas in psychology? Tie them to as many
as apply from the following areas: biological, cognitive,
developmental, social, personality theory, psychopathology, and
applied psychology.
How can the conclusions of your literature review inform the
population towards whom your presentation is directed? How
can they apply this information to their daily lives? What advice
or ‘take home message’ can you provide to your audience based
on the research you reviewed?
What research question could you ask in order to further
develop this area of study?
Why is your research question important and relevant to the
current work being done on your topic?

10. Your presentation should also follow these guidelines:
It should be approximately 10-15 minutes in length.
It should be clear, concise, and professional. Writing should be
free of spelling and grammatical errors; it should conform to
current APA style (including any in-text citations).
It should include graphs, tables, figures, or images illustrating
your ideas.
There should be a final slide listing references in current APA
style.
The bulk of the text should be placed in the Notes pages of each
slide. Keep the amount of text on the slide, itself, to a
minimum.
You should record an audio file of your oral presentation. You
should also type the text of the speech you would give while
showing these slides to an audience should be typed into the
Notes area. If you are unable to use the audio feature, the Notes
text will suffice.
You can refer to the Power Point tips document provided in the
Doc Sharing section of the course.
(5b.) Internet-Based Psychological Interventions
Due
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
.
With so many individuals using the Internet today, the
psychology of the individual, the family, the community, and
the society has changed. Some might argue that the traditional
psychological theories cannot be applied and therefore
psychology as an entire field needs to be revamped to
incorporate the impact and the application of internet
technology. As a student completing a bachelor’s degree in
psychology, your future career will undoubtedly incorporate the
use of the Internet in very new ways. Read the following article
from the AUO Library:

11. Ritterband, L. M., Gonder-Frederick, L., Cox, D. J., Clifton, A.
D., West,
R. W., & Borowitz, S. M. (2003). Internet interventions:
In review,
in use, and into the future.
Professional Psychology: Research and
Practice
, 34(5)
, 527-534.
Identify a problem area or psychological issue that could
benefit from the use of an internet intervention. Now, using
what you learned from the article, propose an internet
intervention using the following guidelines:
What problem area would the internet intervention address?
Provide a general description of the proposed internet
intervention.
How would the effectiveness of the proposed intervention be
tested?
What are any legal and ethical issues related to the proposed
intervention? Include the specific APA ethical standard(s) in
your response.