Instructions The writing assignment will consist of papers submitted in at different points during the semester. These writing assignments will be related to topics in Psychology. Because of the large number of students enrolled in PSY2012, all papers must be submitted electronically. No hard copies of the papers will be collected or graded. All submitted papers will be analyzed by www.turnitin.com for possible plagiarism. These assignments must be typed, double-spaced, and include a header that has your name, the due date of the assignment, the chapter number, and the Assignment title. The assignments must be turned in on the due date listed in the syllabus for that unit. No late assignments will be accepted. Writing Assignment - cha 1 Improving Academic Performance For this Writing Activity, go to http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/ulterior-motives/201202/developing-good-study-habits-really-works for a brief overview of research in study habits as well as other online resources. Then, you will need to create a realistic study schedule (go online to find examples). In your paper, describe your permanent study location, specific strategies you will use (flashcards, self-test, note reviews, etc) and planned reward. Explain in detail what resources you will use while studying and how these will benefit you. You may wish to review the PAL class website prior to completing this area of discussion. Furthermore, take the Learning Styles Self Assessment (http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html). Write about your score and how you can use this information to help you become a better student. Finally, go to http://i.allschoolguide.com/article/ultimate-guide-becoming-better-student. Of the three topics (Improving reading skills, Participating in class, and Taking Tests) select one that you think will benefit you the most, and read the subsections for more information. Write how the method of learning can be useful in practice for you. ASSIGNMENT FORMAT: A paper about 3 pages long, not including any reference section Typed and double spaced, with Times New Roman (12 point font) and 1 inch margins The header has your name, the due date of the assignment, the chapter number, and the Assignment title. Proofread for spelling and grammatical errors Provide in-text citations and reference any of your sources using APA format Due Date Aug 24, 2017 11:55 AM

Instructions The writing assignment will consist of papers submitted in at different points during the semester. These writing assignments will be related to topics in Psychology. Because of the large number of students enrolled in PSY2012, all papers must be submitted electronically. No hard copies of the papers will be collected or graded. All submitted papers will be analyzed by www.turnitin.com for possible plagiarism. These assignments must be typed, double-spaced, and include a header that has your name, the due date of the assignment, the chapter number, and the Assignment title. The assignments must be turned in on the due date listed in the syllabus for that unit. No late assignments will be accepted. Writing Assignment - cha 1 Improving Academic Performance For this Writing Activity, go to http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/ulterior-motives/201202/developing-good-study-habits-really-works for a brief overview of research in study habits as well as other online resources. Then, you will need to create a realistic study schedule (go online to find examples). In your paper, describe your permanent study location, specific strategies you will use (flashcards, self-test, note reviews, etc) and planned reward. Explain in detail what resources you will use while studying and how these will benefit you. You may wish to review the PAL class website prior to completing this area of discussion. Furthermore, take the Learning Styles Self Assessment (http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html). Write about your score and how you can use this information to help you become a better student. Finally, go to http://i.allschoolguide.com/article/ultimate-guide-becoming-better-student. Of the three topics (Improving reading skills, Participating in class, and Taking Tests) select one that you think will benefit you the most, and read the subsections for more information. Write how the method of learning can be useful in practice for you. ASSIGNMENT FORMAT: A paper about 3 pages long, not including any reference section Typed and double spaced, with Times New Roman (12 point font) and 1 inch margins The header has your name, the due date of the assignment, the chapter number, and the Assignment title. Proofread for spelling and grammatical errors Provide in-text citations and reference any of your sources using APA format Due Date Aug 24, 2017 11:55 AM