PSYC 300 (Kiel)

Assignment Checklist:

• Pick a psychological disorder that is currently recognized. 
• Find one journal article to cite in your paper.
• Article needs to be published within the last 10 years. 
• Format the citation. 

Example of an APA formatted citation to a journal article retrieved online:

Wooldridge, M.B., & Shapka, J. (2012). Playing with technology: Mother-toddler interaction scores lower during play with electronic toys. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 33(5), 211-218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appdev.2012.05.005

Assignment Checklist:

• Topic - summarize an issue related to a mental disorder (currently recognized by the APA
• 2 written pages minimum, plus a cover page and references page = minimum total of 4 pages total
• Double spaced text in 12-point Times New Roman font (or similar font)
• Minimum of 2 APA formatted references.
• Cited inside your paper - parenthetical citation 
• Cited on your references page  
• Resources must consist of the journal article on your topic & your textbook (minimum)
• One direct quote allowed - no more than 50 words from one of your references
• Additional references must be paraphrased or summarized instead of directly quoted