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VUU Introduction to Psychology Essay Guidelines Overview with Example(The highlighted instructions were copied & pasted directly from your syllabus. This article should not be used as an actual essay assignment)Wednesday September 14, 2011Article Title: Surgeon General Calls for Health over Hair FitzgeraldThe essays should begin with an introductory paragraph where the reader is introduced to the topic of the article with a brief summary of what the article is about.The Surgeon General recently made comments to suggest that some African American women may forego choosing to exercise so as not to mess up their hair. Continue to summarize what the article is about in the rest of the introductory paragraph.The middle paragraph(s) should contain a discussion of the psychology principles discussed in class or in the text to the article topic. A field of Psychology that could be used to investigate factors that could influence the health and wellness of African American women is Cross-Cultural Psychology, which seeks to understand how cultural variables influence human behavior. Continue to discuss the application of psychology principles to the article topic, in your own words, for the rest of the middle paragraph.The closing paragraph should include the author’s final thoughts on the article. These essays must be typed on an 8? x11 piece of paper, double-spaced, and 250-300 words in length. I agree that African American women should not allow hair to hinder their fitness levels, as African Americans in general are disproportionately impacted by diseases that can be controlled through diet and exercise. Continue providing your final thoughts on the article in the last paragraph.Additional Formatting Instructions: 1. Set the font at 12 point, Times New Roman.2. Type your name at the top right-hand side of the paper.3. When you have finished your essay, reread to it catch any typos and to be sure it flows well. Revise as necessary. Revising is a vital part of the writing process. 4. Use the word count tool to be sure that your essay is between 250-300 words. If it is too long, revise it so it is more concise. If it is too short, expand some of your thoughts. Again, revising is a vital part of the writing process. 5. When you have finished revising, type the word count at the bottom of the page.Sixty-percent of your grade on each essay will be based on your application of psychology principles to the article topic ; 30% will be based on you following the formatting instructions; and 10% will be based on correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. ................
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