QUESTION

There is 2 assignment with the same direction for both therefore there should be 2 paper one for Biopsychology & the second paper for research
Current Events in Psychology – Assignment
Weekly Activity: Each week you will find a reliable resource (news outlet or journal) on our topic of the week. You are looking for current information/events therefore it must be dated within the last 2 years.
You will then write up the information you found as follows:
Set up a Title Page (see Student Paper Example, Title Page)
Next Page 1st and 2nd Paragraph
Facts/Summary – You should write at least 2 full paragraphs summarizing the article. It should include the title, event/news, when the article came out, what population was involved, and your brief summary of anything important. This must be entirely in your own words.
3rd Paragraph
Reflection – You should write 1 full paragraph. Note where you found the article/journal, and include a link to the article. Describe your feelings or attitudes toward the article, event, or people involved.
To receive full credit on your Current Event:
All required information is provided.
APA Title Page and Reference Page
(See how to do a Reference Page)
Working link to the article must be provided.
Complete Sentences used at all times.
Should be no more than 1-2 pages (excluding the title page and reference page)
In your course, you have a section called Research Resource Guide which provided you helpful resources for this weekly assignment. The Research Guide link takes you directly to our DDCC library database where you can search for relevant articles. In addition, you may use the links below or come by Mrs. Christian’s office during Student Hours to borrow a Journal.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/psychology/
http://www.psychologytoday.com/magazine
http://www.apa.org/news/psycport/
http://www.scientificamerican.com/psychology

SOLUTION

Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!

Step 1: Find a Recent, Reliable Article

Use recommended resources like ScienceDaily (Mind & Brain section), Psychology Today, APA PsycPORT, or Scientific American Psychology.
Ensure the article is dated within the last 2 years and fits the weekly topic for either Biopsychology or Psychology Research.

Step 2: Set Up Your APA Title Page

Include the paper title, your name, course info, instructor name, and date, formatted according to APA guidelines.

Step 3: Write the Facts/Summary (Paragraphs 1 & 2)

Begin by stating the article’s title, publication date, and source.
Summarize the main event or research topic covered in the article.
Identify the population studied or affected (e.g., age group, clinical population).
Explain key findings or facts in your own words, making sure to cover what is important and relevant.

Step 4: Write the Reflection (Paragraph 3)

Mention exactly where you found the article and include a working link.
Describe your personal reaction to the article: your feelings, thoughts about the implications, or the people involved.
Reflect on how this information connects to what you’ve learned or your perspective on the topic.

Step 5: Create the Reference Page

List the full citation of the article in APA format.
Double-check citation rules for authors, date, title, source, and URL.

Step 6: Review and Edit

Ensure you have 3 paragraphs total: two for summary, one for reflection.
Use complete sentences and clear academic language.
Keep the paper concise (1-2 pages not counting title/reference pages).
Check grammar, punctuation, and APA formatting.

Step 7: Submit Both Papers Separately

Label each file clearly (e.g., “Biopsychology_CurrentEvent” and “Research_CurrentEvent”).
Upload to your course platform before the deadline.

Biopsychology and Psychology Research