Self as a Mental Representation
Submit a 2000-2500 word paper (excluding the coversheet and reference page), comparing and analyzing the types of self-schema described in the text. Be sure to discuss the metacognitive aspects of self-knowledge (the analysis and evaluation of one’s self-concept) and how they differentiate some self-views from others. The paper should cite a minimum of three references in addition to the textbooks.
Grading Criteria
Content CriteriaTotal: 4
Paper demonstrates a comparing and contrasting of the types of self-representations.
Paper includes a discussion of the metacognitive aspects of self-knowledge.
Paper includes a discussion on how metacognitive aspects of self-knowledge differentiate some self-views from others.
Paper contains a minimum of three additional references in addition to the textbook.
Writing and Organization CriteriaTotal: 2
Writing style is clear and concise.
Tone is academic and appropriate for the content and assignment.
Thesis statement is clearly articulated.
Structure is logical, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Flow is maintained by effective transitions.
Rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling are followed.
Adherence to APA formatting requirements is evident.
Research CriteriaTotal: 2
Sources are credible (preferably peer-reviewed), varied, relevant, and current (published within past five years); use of seminal work (e.g. Freud) is encouraged.
Sources inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving and decision-making.
Includes required number of professional/scholarly sources.
Addresses ethical considerations in research when appropriate.
Style CriteriaTotal: 1
The paper is in the appropriate APA format used by the institution/program (e.g. the 6th edition).
The paper is double-spaced and in the appropriate length required by the assignment
The paper includes an APA style cover page.
The paper includes an Abstract that is formatted to support the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
The paper properly uses headings, font styles, and white space as outlined in the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
The paper includes an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
The paper addresses the topic of the paper with critical thought.
The paper concludes with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition) guidelines.
The paper includes a References Page that is completed according to the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
