Unit 2 Written Assignment
Due Date: 11:59 p.m. EST, Sunday of Unit 2 Points: 100 Overview: Throughout your coursework and professional career, it is extremely important that you write in your own words. You will often be tasked with reading psychological materials and then to incorporate the content into a paper or other type of written or oral presentation. At times, the material you are reading might be quite technical, and it may be challenging for you to present these ideas in your own words. This is your opportunity to practice this important skill. Review the following websites to learn about summarizing:

? Purdue Owl: Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

? Example of a Summary Instructions: For this assignment, you will:

? Read the passage (below) from your textbook.

? Think about the main ideas contained in the passage.

? Make a list of four (4) main ideas contained in the passage.

? In your own words, summarize the main ideas in paragraph form with a minimum

of four (4) complete sentences.

Textbook Passage:

“…how much of our behavior is a consequence of our unique and special qualities, the individual differences that differentiate us from other people? Conversely, how much reflects the culture and society in which we live, stemming from universal principles that underlie the behavior of all humans? Psychologists who rely on the neuroscience perspective tend to look for universal principles of behavior, such as how the nervous system operates or the way certain hormones automatically prime us for sexual activity. Such psychologists concentrate on the similarities in our behavioral destinies despite vast differences in our upbringing. In contrast, psychologists who employ the humanistic perspective focus more on the uniqueness of every individual. They consider every person’s behavior a reflection of distinct and special individual qualities.”

PSY101 – Introduction to Psychology

Summarization Assignment

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/using_research/quoting_paraphrasing_and_summarizing/index.html
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/using_research/quoting_paraphrasing_and_summarizing/paraphrasing_sample_essay.html
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/using_research/quoting_paraphrasing_and_summarizing/paraphrasing_sample_essay.html
? Summarize this paragraph in your own words and include the following reference

for your textbook below your summary:

References

Feldman, R. S. (2019). Essentials of understanding psychology (13th ed.). McGraw-Hill.

Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.

Evaluation Rubric for Summarization Assignment

CRITERIA

Deficient

Development Needed

Proficient Exemplary

0-32 points 33-43 points 44-49 points 50-55 points

Summary Content

Did not summarize. Only one main idea was included. Quoted excessively or used word substitutions excessively. Included an excessive amount of extra information not found in original source.

Demonstrated adequate understanding of passage material. Some main ideas were incorporated. Some quoting and/or used word substitution was present. Included some extra information not found in original source.

Demonstrated mastery of passage material. Incorporated most main ideas. A few word substitutions or extra information were included.

Demonstrated excellent mastery of passage essence. Incorporated all main ideas in own words. Quotes, word substitutions, and extra information were not included.

0 points 4-5 points

Scholarly Source Reference was absent.

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Reference was included and correct.

0-11 points 12-15 points 16-17 points 18-20 points

Structure and Flow

Flow is poor. Paragraphing is inappropriate. Transitions are minimal or absent. Significant redundancy is evident.

Flow is adequate. Paragraphs may be too long or too short. Transitions are minimal, and redundancy is evident.

Flow is good. Paragraphing is mostly appropriate. Transitions are present, and redundancies are minimal.

Flow is excellent. Paragraphing is clear, and transitions are smooth and consistent. Inappropriate redundancies are absent.

0-11 points 12-15 points 16-17 points 18-20 points

Grammar and Spelling

Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed.

Numerous errors somewhat interfere with professional presentation.

Few errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Writing and format are clear, professional, and error-free.