Creating an annotated bibliography is crucial as it helps you develop essential skills for analyzing and synthesizing psychological research. By evaluating and summarizing various sources, you gain a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives, theories, and empirical findings in psychology. This skill enhances your academic writing and fosters critical thinking, enabling you to assess the credibility, relevance, and implications of psychological research. Furthermore, mastering annotated bibliographies prepares you for future coursework and research projects, equipping you to effectively communicate complex psychological concepts and ideas.
PSY 102 – Fundamentals of Psychology II
Annotated Bibliography
Due Date: , Points: 100 Overview: Creating an annotated bibliography is crucial as it helps you develop essential skills for analyzing and synthesizing psychological research. By evaluating and summarizing various sources, you gain a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives, theories, and empirical findings in psychology. This skill enhances your academic writing and fosters critical thinking, enabling you to assess the credibility, relevance, and implications of psychological research. Furthermore, mastering annotated bibliographies prepares you for future coursework and research projects, equipping you to effectively communicate complex psychological concepts and ideas. Instructions: For your course paper, you will write about the topic you chose in Unit 2. You must include a minimum of four (4) scholarly sources about this topic to support your ideas. One source may be your textbook; the other three should be full-length scholarly journal articles. Refer to the tutorial for searching library databases and permalink creation.
• Locate three (3) scholarly journal articles in addition to your textbook. Refer to the library database tutorial provided in the unit. Most of your articles should be recent (no more than five years old) and relevant to your paper topic.
• List your sources in APA style. • Include a permalink to all scholarly articles used. Your Instructor must be able to
access your articles, so you must include a permalink. • Explain how each source relates to your paper topic. • Choose one (1) of your three journal articles and summarize (in your own words)
the main findings.
Requirements:
• Submit a Word document in APA format. • At least four scholarly sources.
Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.
Evaluation Rubric for Unit 3 Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement
Proficient Exemplary
0 – 14 points 15 – 19 points 20 – 24 points 25 points Number and Relevance of Scholarly Sources
One or no scholarly sources are used and/or journal articles included are not relevant to topic. Sources are or are not in APA format – 5+ errors.
Two scholarly sources are included and/or journal articles included are somewhat relevant to topic. Sources are somewhat referenced correctly in APA format – 3-4 errors.
Four scholarly sources are included. Three journal articles are included and are mostly relevant to topic. Articles are somewhat recent. Sources are mostly referenced correctly in APA format – 1-2 errors.
Four scholarly sources are included. Three journal articles are included. Articles are recent and highly relevant to topic. Sources are referenced correctly in APA format.
Summary Summary is absent.
Summary is included but does not adequately convey source content.
Summary is included and source content is mostly well conveyed.
Summary is included and source content is accurate and thorough.
Relationship of Sources to Topic
Relationship to topic is not included or only included for some sources.
Relationship to topic is included, but rationale is minimal.
Relationship to topic is well stated, but further elaboration would strengthen rationale.
Relationship to topic is clearly stated and well elaborated.
0 points 0 points 0 points 10 points Permalink Included
Not included and/or not accessible to Instructor.
n/a n/a Included and accessible to Instructor.
0 – 8 points 9 – 11 points 12 – 14 points 15 points Clear and Professional
Errors impede professional presentation;
Significant errors that do not impede
Few errors that do not impede
Writing and format are clear,
CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement
Proficient Exemplary
Writing and APA Format
guidelines not followed.
professional presentation.
professional presentation.
professional, APA compliant, and error free.
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- Evaluation Rubric for Unit 3 Assignment
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VISION
James Leaks
Post University
9/10/2023
Introduction
Vision is a remarkable sense that enables us to observe our surroundings.
Light enters the eye through the cornea, travels through the lens, and is then focused onto the retina.
The photoreceptors (rods and cones) in the retina are specialized cells that transform light into electrical messages.
The visual cortex of the brain receives these impulses and transmits them via the optic nerve.
These impulses are processed by our brain to give rise to our sense of the outside world, which includes information about things like color, shape, and motion.
Vision Disorder
A vision disorder, also known as a visual impairment or a visual disorder, is a medical illness that interferes with the visual system's normal operation, making it harder or impossible to see.
These conditions can have an impact on one or more visual system parts, such as the eyes, optic nerves, or visual processing centers in the brain.
Cataracts are a prevalent condition linked to eyesight loss (Labetoulle, Rousseau, & Baudouin, 2019).
Vision blurring cataracts happen when the eye's lens becomes clouded, blocking the transmission of light.
This disorder may be brought on by ageing or by genetics, trauma, or chronic UV radiation exposure.
Many people who have cataract surgery are able to see clearly again because the hazy lens is replaced with an artificial one.
Research on Vision
Advancement in artificial vision is a topic of ongoing research in the field of vision.
To improve or restore vision for people with visual impairments, scientists are creating technology like smart glasses and retinal implants (Chandler and Fuller, 2023).
It has led to advancements in neuroscience and computer vision to better understand how the brain processes visual information.
These researches and advancements have made it possible for more people to be able to see.
Vision and Quality of Life
Our quality of life is strongly impacted by vision.
Regular eye exams and safeguarding our eyes from UV rays and damage are crucial to maintaining eye health.
Also, creating awareness on the significance of eye health and vision health is important in maintaining eye health.
It is a gift to be able to see and appreciate the world, and by comprehending how vision functions and encouraging study, we may contribute to the betterment of individuals who suffer from vision problems.
Personal Reflection
Vision serves as our main informational resource for the outside world, which is what I find most fascinating about it.
Vision allows us to read these words, appreciate the beauty of the natural world, and make eye contact with others.
It is truly amazing how quickly and efficiently the brain can interpret visual data, allowing us to recognize people, find our way around, and take in the beauty of the world and its wonders.
References
Chandran Suja, V., & Fuller, G. G. (2023). From improving eyesight to disease theranostics: The impact of ocular fluid mechanics research. Physics of Fluids, 35(8).
Labetoulle, M., Rousseau, A., & Baudouin, C. (2019). Management of dry eye disease to optimize cataract surgery outcomes: Two tables for a daily clinical practice. Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie, 42(8), 907-912.
