Assignment- Research a topic you would like to learn more about, for example, “how does stress affect me?” or “why do some people succeed despite their early environment?” (i.e.- Michael Ohr, The Blin

Assignment- Research a topic you would like to learn more about, for example, “how does stress affect me?” or “why do some people succeed despite their early environment?” (i.e.- Michael Ohr, The Blin
4/26/23, 10:19 AM Video Research Presentation https://unioncc.instructure.com/courses/48230/assignments/973449?module_item_id=3139895 1/2 V id eo R ese arc h P re se nta tio n Due May 6 by 11:59pm Points 20 Submitting a text entry box, a media recording, or a file upload A vailable Apr 22 at 12am – May 7 at 1 1:59pm Start Assignment Has there been a topic this semester that has sparked your interest or one we were unable to cover? This is also another way to really boost your grade!!!! not generally give a final exam. This is the perfect way to learn more about a specific aspect of psychology that interests you. This is, in essence, a research paper but presented to me via zoom or another video method. Assignment- Research a topic you would like to learn more about, for example, ” how does stress affect me? ” or ” why do some people succeed despite their early environment ?” (i.e.- Michael Ohr, The Blindside). number of Psychology related topics are endless. good paper or presentation considers multiple sources and perspectives. You are searching for research which might support and enrich your current belief, provide new information, or your findings could uncover new information that changes your initial thoughts! Present your findings in a 3-5 minute video, as though you were teaching or presenting this topic. visual aide, such as a poster , image, or short PowerPoint is often a good visual tool in a presentation. Cite a minimum of 3 sources during your presentation. example, “according to assignment and not your opinion. GRADING- 50% – Content- You have presented your topic in a well organized manner , clearly stating the topic you have researched and presented, along How or why this topic interests you can be briefly mentioned, however , you must tell me which aspect of Psychology you researched; 1. Cognitive (i.e.-learning and development), (i.e.- drug abuse or steroids). 4/26/23, 10:19 AM Video Research Presentation https://unioncc.instructure.com/courses/48230/assignments/973449?module_item_id=3139895 2/2 For example, if a young child is raised in a household with constant drug or alcohol abuse, or violence, the socio-emotional environment might not support an enriched learning environment. This in turn will possibly affect the physical development (pruning- neural connections). All three aspects of psychological growth can be impacted here. (Once again, my example is Michael Ohr in “The Blind Side”. He has succeeded in all aspects of his life, however, his journey was a lot harder than it might have been had he lived in a different early environment. 30% – Sources- Y ou have provided 3 sources that I can and will verify . The sources are mentioned in your presentation and provided in your video submission. 20% – Presentation- Y ou presented the topic well, spoke clearly and as though you were well informed. V isual aides, such as those listed above, often help raise the level of a presentation. Any questions? [email protected]