PSYC3002 Developing a Psychology Perspective
Week 6 Assignment
ARGUMENT PAPER
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Assignment Introduction
This week, you will write a paper that clearly states your thesis, introduces two or more arguments that support your thesis, and uses evidence to support your arguments. Remember that your thesis should be taking a stance on one side of the issue; your reader should be able to clearly be able to tell how you feel about video games and aggressive or violent behavior.
Assignment Instructions
Use the Argument Template [DOCX] to guide your work. Be sure to delete any explanatory instructional text before inserting your writing.
The Beginner’s Guide to Writing a Grade “A” Argument Paper provides weekly step-by-step guidance for successfully completing this important paper. This week, complete the Week 6 tasks shown to finish your paper.
In your paper, address the following:
Write an introduction with a clear thesis statement to introduce the arguments.
Apply psychological principles to the creation of arguments and counterarguments.
Write a conclusion with a statement of point of view and implications.
Address assignment purpose in well-organized paragraphs, incorporating credible sources, accurate paraphrasing, tone, and citations.
Refer to the scoring guide to ensure that your work meets the grading criteria for this assignment.
Submission Requirements
Save the completed Argument Template as a Word document (.doc or .docx) on your computer. Then, attach a copy of this document as your assignment submission.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies:
Competency 2: Apply foundational psychological principles to relevant topics in psychology.
Apply psychological principles to the creation of arguments and counterarguments.
Competency 3: Apply critical thinking to problems in the field of psychology.
Write a conclusion with a statement of point of view and implications.
Competency 6: Demonstrate effective oral or written communication skills.
Write an introduction with a clear thesis statement to introduce the arguments.
Address assignment purpose in well-organized paragraphs, incorporating credible sources, accurate paraphrasing, tone, and citations.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 2: Apply foundational psychological principles to relevant topics in psychology.
Apply psychological principles to the creation of arguments.
Competency 3: Apply critical thinking to problems in the field of psychology.
Write a conclusion with a statement of point of view and implications.
Competency 6: Demonstrate effective oral or written communication skills.
Write an introduction with a clear thesis statement to introduce the arguments.
Address assignment purpose in well-organized paragraphs, incorporating credible sources, accurate paraphrasing, tone, and citations.
