Topics and Questions We Can Help You To Answer:
Paper Instructions:

First off, THINK about how the concepts and topics covered in this course can be applied
to your personal life. There should be many things that come up, and your analysis
assignments can be a useful stepping stone for this part.
The goal of this paper is to show thoughtful reflection about how psychology is present
outside of the classroom. The purpose is to show mastery with examples rather than
definitions. If you are having trouble identifying these concepts, review the details in the
modules as there have been several things that we have discussed that you have likely
experienced.
When you have identified at least two real life examples that you think are accurate
reflections of course concepts you will write your paper.
Written Paper Instructions
1. Introduce yourself and give any pertinent background information before you
introduce your real life examples.
2. Thoughtfully describe one course topic that has been relevant to your life.
a. Give details as to what happened in your life, and how having an
understanding of psychological concepts impacted you in this situation.
3. Thoughtfully describe a second course topic that has been relevant to your life.
a. Give details as to what happened in your life, and how having an
understanding of psychological concepts impacted you in this situation.
4. If you choose to discuss more than 2 concepts, follow the guidelines above.
5. Conclude with a thoughtful reflection about how taking this course and learning
more about psychology has had an overall impact on your life.
Paper Guidelines
● Paper should be 2-3 pages in length
● No APA formatting necessary - but no MLA Headers. Please put your name in
the upper corner of your first page only.
● This paper can be less formal, however, please keep an academic approach to the
writing.
● Assignment is due to the dropbox on Canvas by the date/time listed with the
assignment