Psychology

Scientists, Scientific Methods, & Ethics

This week’s assignment is focused on the development of a PowerPoint presentation that will have two parts. The presentation is a minimum of 12 slides and maximum of 16 slides. Include a title slide and a reference slide.

Part One: Key Events and Individuals

• Develop 5-6 slides that include both an image(s) and text.


• Each slide should identify key events and individuals from Chapter 1 of the assigned text regarding the birth and development of psychology.


• Each slide should include dates, name or the individual or event, and the contribution made to the field of psychology.


• Each slide should include in-text citations.


• Each slide should include notes that support and explain the slide information. In-text citations and references should be included in the notes in APA format.

Part Two: Scientific Method and Ethics

• Develop 5-6 slides that include both an image(s) and text.


• Slides should include an explanation of the scientific method and the use of research ethics in psychology as explained in Chapter 1 of the required text.


• Each slide should include in-text citations.


• Each slide should include notes that support and explain the slide information. In-text citations should be included in the notes in APA format as well. All references should be located on the final slide of the presentation.

Assignment Expectations

Length: 12-16 slides including both images and texts. Notes for each slide that provide a full description of the slide.

Structure:  

   Title slide and reference slides in APA style. (at least 2 slides)

   Prompt 1: at least 5-6slides

   Prompt 2: at least5-6 slides

Additionally, because a good presentation has few words on the slides include a script in the notes section of the Power Point for each slide with the verbiage you would say when presenting; the script should be a minimum of 50 words per slide.

References: A minimum of one scholarly reference, other than the textbook. APA should be used for in-text citations and references.