[ad_1]
PSY 326 False Memories Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric
Analyze how cognitive processes, the external environment, and the two of them together combine to produce false memories. Discuss the practical
implications of the occurrence of false memories. Consider an occasion where you had a false memory. Discuss your experience and apply your previous analysis
to this particular example.
Specifically the following critical elements must be addressed:
• Define false memories and discuss how both cognitive processes and environmental factors combine to produce them.
• Discuss the implications of false memories.
• Consider a false memory of your own and, using a personal example, explain how the previous analysis of causes of false memories applies in that
example.
Requirements of Submission: Your False Memories short paper should follow these formatting guidelines: 1–2 pages in length, double spaced, 12-point Times
New Roman font, one-inch margins, and a minimum of one source cited in APA format.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
False Memories Meets “Proficient” criteria and
considers specific situations
where false memories are most
likely to occur
Defines false memories and
accurately discusses how both
cognitive processes and
environmental factors produce
them
Defines false memories and
discusses how both cognitive
and environmental factors
produce them, but discussion
may contain some errors or be
too brief
Does not define false memories
or does not discuss both
cognitive and environmental
factors
40
Implications Meets “Proficient” criteria and
offers concrete examples of
broader implications to support
overall discussion
Discusses the broader
implications of false memories
in a thorough and compelling
way
Discusses the broader
implications of false memories,
but discussion lacks detail
Does not discuss the broader
implications of false memories
20
Personal Example Meets “Proficient” criteria and
ties example to previous
analysis of the causes of false
memories
Identifies a personal example of
false memories and describes it
in a clear and compelling way
Identifies a personal example,
but description or causal
analysis lacks detail or clarity
Does not discuss a personal
example
20
Articulation of
Response
Submission is free of errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and
organization and is presented in
a professional and easy-to-read
format
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact
readability and articulation of
main ideas
Submission has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that prevent understanding of
ideas
10
Application of APA
Format
Submission is free of errors
related to citation format,
references, or other elements of
APA style
Submission has no major errors
related to citation format,
references, or other elements of
APA style
Submission has major errors
related to citation format,
references, or other elements of
APA style
No attempt to apply APA style is
evident within the submission
10
Earned Total 100%
[ad_2]
Testimonials
