Keiser University Research Paper on A Sports Psychologist
Question Description
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
APA TEMPLATE-2.docx
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%
There will be a 10pt. penalty for each day the assignment is late. It is due Sunday, by midnight, of week 3.
There will be a 100 pt. penalty for plagiarizing. This means a 0. If in doubt, cite, cite, cite.
Last, but not least, if you have any questions, please ask.
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