personality theory and research

Part 1

• Enter your proposed topic for this final paper
• Explain your rationale for selecting this topic

You may choose to critically analyze some aspect of a personality theory, or report the results of personality research on a particular topic. Or, you may use our aspects of personality theory and research to critically analyze a particular character or personality in history/society/literature/film.   If you choose the last topic you’ll need to communicate clearly with me about how to make sure you are clear on understanding what is expected.  A critical analysis must include a full description of the aspect of theory that you are analyzing AND results of research published in reputable journals that support your points of view/argument about the personality. A research review paper must include summaries of peer-reviewed journal articles

Part 2

An annotated bibliography is a standard source listing with an explanation of the sources. It is an opportunity to give your reader a synopsis of the sources and strengthen the credibility of your sources.

• Provide an annotated bibliography of at least 6 [and not more than 10] sources to support your final course paper.

Part 3

You may choose to critically analyze some aspect of a personality theory, or report the results of personality research on a particular topic. Or, you may use our aspects of personality theory and research to critically analyze a particular character or personality in history/society/literature/film.   If you choose the last topic you’ll need to communicate clearly with me about how to make sure you  understand what is expected.  A critical analysis must include a full description of the aspect of theory that you are analyzing AND results of research published in reputable journals that support your points of view/argument about the personality. A research review paper must include summaries of peer-reviewed journal articles.

All papers must meet the following criteria:

• 8-10 pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages), double-spaced, typed 12-point font
• Utilize APA (American Psychological Association – 7th edition) format
• Include references from at least 6, but no more than 12 peer-reviewed journal articles
• Articles must come from reputable journals (i.e., Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Journal of Personality, Personality and Individual Differences).
• Journal articles are paraphrased. There are only a handful of quotes, or less, in the paper. Quotes are no longer than one sentence.
• The paper includes a thesis statement, a body that includes the research/information, and a conclusion that ties key points together in the paper.
• The paper must demonstrate an understanding of the chosen topic.