This month you are to write a 1200 word research paper on a sports psychologist of your choice. This paper is worth 15% of your grade. Please use the APA format and cite at least three (3) sources. Follow the directions below for a step-by-step process.
Assignment Requirements (Use as a checklist): · You will select one well-known sports psychologist and discuss the following topics: (1) General introduction to sports psychology, (2) Early life and education of the psychologist you select, (3) His/her contributions to the field of sports psychology, (4) His/her applied theories and practices, (5) A conclusion that wraps everything up and looks to the future of sports psychology. Below are a few recommended sports psychologists for this paper (you can pick someone outside of this list): Coleman Griffith John F Murray Terry Orlick Alan Goldberg Timothy Gallwey Michael Gervais Caroline Silby · Use a 10 or 12 pt Arial or Times New Roman Font · Double-space paper · Minimum of 1200 words. No more than 2,000 words · Minimum of three (3) cited sources · Use APA format and parenthetical citations right after cited material (See below) · Make sure your name is on your paper · Paper should contain an introduction, a body, and a conclusion |
There will be a 20 pt. penalty for writing less than 1200 words on this assignment.
APA Template- Please use this to help format your paper |
Grading Grid
Item Description |
Percent |
Grade |
Correct use of APA style |
10% |
|
Statement of main points and thesis in introduction |
5% |
|
Properly indented paragraphs |
5% |
|
Content in introduction |
5% |
|
Content in body |
40% |
|
Content in conclusion |
5% |
|
Balance – paragraphs similar in length – about 150 words |
5% |
|
Organization – followed format (intro, body, conclusion) |
5% |
|
Spelling |
10% |
|
Grammar |
10% |
|
Total |
100% |
Last, but not least, if you have any questions, please ask.