Reaction Paper; Chapter 8
Content Instructions
1. Write a one-page reaction paper reflecting upon your understanding of the weekly chapters (Chapter 8).
2. Please keep in mind that a reaction paper is not a summary of what the author wrote but rather your analysis and critique of the presented topic.
PY 555 Reaction Papers
This handout will serve as the set of instructions for the nine reaction papers you must complete for this class.
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to…..
The reaction papers should demonstrate the student’s ability to process his/her internal responses personally and professionally. The ability to reflect upon and process feelings and thoughts – supported by informed information – is an important skill. Any sources used in the paper should be properly documented using the format provided by the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Graduate level spelling, grammar and style are expected, and grades will be greatly reduced if written expression is poorly presented.
Objectives
1. The assimilate the information from the weekly topic into a broader understanding of Systems Theory
2. Demonstrate the ability to present research from multiple sources into a single, coherent research document.
Preparation Instructions
1. Compose your Reaction Paper in Microsoft Word or a compatible word processing application.
2. The paper should be formatted and typed using Times New Roman, 12-point font, single-spaced, and one-inch margins (no exceptions).
3. The length of the paper should be one page in length (page number does not include the title page or references pages).
4. Use APA 6th edition formatting and use a minimum of 2 references.
Content Instructions
1. Write a one-page reaction paper reflecting upon your understanding of the weekly chapters.
2. Please keep in mind that a reaction paper is not a summary of what the author wrote but rather your analysis and critique of the presented topic.
Submission Instructions
• Save this assignment as “fname_lname_reaction_paper_chp#.doc.” (i.e., john_smith_reaction_paper_chp2.doc). Replace the # symbol with the chapter number.
• Access the Assignments link located on the Course Menu to upload the final document as an attachment to the Reaction Paper Chapter # drop box by the due date listed on the Course Schedule. Replace the # symbol with the chapter number.
