Abnormal Behavior Project

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR PROJECT

This project will give you an opportunity to study a behavior disorder that interests you. Use your own words. If you need to copy an idea word for word - use proper quotations and references. Please choose ONE of the following options:

This project is due at the end of the course. It is up to you if you wish to finish it now or later. Do not leave it too close to the end of the course - procrastination is a cause of stress.

A research report on a behavior disorder. You should include the effects of the disorder on people in your age group. Also include the origins (causes), symptoms, effects on society and treatments. Please obtain instructor approval for your topic BEFORE you start your research report. Note in the grading grid the importance of following APA format. Include a properly formatted bibliography with at least three references. Use the project help web sites to help you with your project.
Design a web site on a behavior disorder. You should include the effects of the disorder on people in your age group. Also include the origins (causes), symptoms, effects on society and treatments. Please obtain instructor approval for your topic BEFORE you start your research report. Note the in the grading grid the importance of following APA format. Include a properly formatted bibliography web page with at least three references. Use the project help web sites to help you with your project.
Your choice. Contact me if you would like to present information about a behavior disorder in a manner that is not listed above. I am always open to new ideas.

PROJECT HELP WEB SITES

A List of Behavior Disorders
How to Properly Format Your Bibliography <-----IMPORTANT!

HOW YOU WILL BE GRADED

Content

All information is
factually correct
   5    Most information is
factually correct
4     3     2 Many factual
errors/inconsistencies
   1

Excellent background, context, and idea development
   5    Adequate background, context, and idea development
4     3     2 Poor background, context, and idea development
   1

Argument is clear
   5    Argument is adequate
4     3     2 Argument is poor
   1

Excellent discussion of detail
   5    Adequate discussion of detail
4     3     2 Vague discussion of detail
   1

Impressive depth of insight/analysis
   5    Adequate depth of insight/analysis
4     3     2 Unexceptional insight/analysis
   1

Format and Style

Excellent APA Style
   5    Adequate APA Style
4     3     2 Poor APA Style
   1

Effective conclusion/integration
   5    Adequate conclusion/integration
4     3     2 Weak conclusion/integration
   1

Clear organization
   5    Adequate organization
4     3     2 Confusing organization
   1

Correct grammar/
no spelling mistakes
   5    Few grammar errors/
Few spelling mistakes
4     3     2 Incorrect grammar/
many spelling mistakes
   1

Correct references
   5    Incorrect references
4     3     2 Incomplete references
   1

Total Points
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Total points is the sum of your highest 10 scores.

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