Memory Project: Application to Learning and Study Habits Due: Week Six Points: 100 Purpose: The purpose of this project is to apply what you have learned about memory and learning, to assess your own study habits, and develop ways to make your studying more effective. Review the textbook chapters on learning and memory. In addition, consult the following New York Times article: Carey, B. (2010, September 7). Mind; Forget what you know about good study habits. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C05E6DB1431F934A3575AC0A9669D8B63&ref=benedictcarey This article can be found in the PSY 111 Research Guide Project Requirements: Include the following sections in your paper. Introduction ParagraphBody Paragraphs:Short-Term & Long Term MemoryDiscuss the roles of short-term memory and long-term memory? Based on what you have learned about encoding, storage, and retrieval in short-term and long-term memory, how can you use this information to improve your study habits? Discuss applications of both types of memory to help you understand and/or improve your study habits.AttentionWhat role does attention play in memory?Discuss the role of distraction in your studying. What are your greatest distractions (Are they internal or external to you?) What can you do to increase attention and decrease distraction?How can you increase motivation to maintain attention? Consider short term and long term ways to encourage motivation (reinforcers/rewards) when studying.ForgettingExamine biological and environmental factors associated with forgetting. How can you use this information to decrease the likelihood of forgetting?Conclusion ParagraphConsidering what you have learned about learning theories, motivation and memory, how can you use this information to modify your own study habit behaviors? Requirements: Length = approximately 2-3 pages.
PSY111 Memory Project Rubric –
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Introduction Paragraph (5 points) |
Develops introduction that establishes paper topics. |
Good introduction that establishes most topics. |
Partially develops introduction. Needs more detail. |
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Short-Term & Long Term Memory (25 points) Discuss short-term memory and long-term memory. Apply following terms to studying: encoding, storage, and retrieval in short-term and long-term memory. Discuss applications of both types of memory to study habits. |
Complete discussion of all items indicated in assignment description related to short and long term memory. Includes review of proper factual material and application of concepts to studying behavior. Fully supports discussion. |
Discusses most items indicated in assignment description related to short and long term memory. Includes review of proper factual material and some application of concepts to studying behavior. Needs minor additional detail or support to be complete. |
Partial discussion of items indicated in assignment description related to short and long term memory. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. Needs significant detail or support to be complete. |
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Attention (25 points) Discuss the role attention plays in memory. Discuss the role of distraction in studying. Examine distractions (internal or external). Identify strategies to increase attention and decrease distraction, as well as how to increase motivation to maintain attention. Consider short term and long term ways to encourage motivation (reinforcers/rewards) when studying. |
Complete discussion of all items indicated the assignment description related to attention, distraction, and motivation. Includes review of proper factual material and application of concepts to studying behavior. Fully supports discussion. |
Discusses most items indicated in the assignment description related to attention, distraction, and motivation. Includes review of proper factual material and some application of concepts to studying behavior. Needs minor additional detail or support to be complete. |
Partial discussion of items indicated in the assignment description related to attention, distraction, and motivation. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. Needs significant detail or support to be complete. |
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14-12 |
11-1 |
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Forgetting (15 points) Examine biological, environmental, and interference factors associated with forgetting. Identify how this information can be used to decrease the likelihood of forgetting. |
Complete discussion of all items indicated in the assignment description related to forgetting. Includes review of proper factual material and application of concepts to studying behavior. Fully supports discussion. |
Discusses most items indicated in the assignment description related to forgetting. Includes review of proper factual material and some application of concepts to studying behavior. Needs minor additional detail or support to be complete. |
Partial discussion of items indicated in the assignment description related to forgetting. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. Needs significant detail or support to be complete. |
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9-7 |
6-1 |
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Conclusion (10 points) |
Conclusion wraps up paper very well, and provides evidence of critical thinking, applying theories to modify or improve study habit behaviors. |
Conclusion provides some application of theories to modify or improve study habit behaviors. Needs minor additional detail. |
Partially develops conclusion. Needs more detail or lacks sufficient evidence of application of theories to modify or improve study habit behaviors. |
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Demonstrates knowledge and use of writing mechanics, enhances the readability |
Demonstrates knowledge and use of writing mechanics but with errors that may detract from the readability |
Difficulties with readability due to inappropriate use of writing mechanics |
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Writing Organization (10 points) all writing fits together, makes sense, and flows in effective order – beginning, middle, end Clarity: all writing is consistent and logical |
Coherence: Well organized and purposeful writing; has beginning, middle, and end; strong and appropriate transitions Clarity: Expresses ideas clearly and logically |
Coherence: Sequence of information difficult to follow; lacks a clear beginning, middle, and end; few or inappropriate transitions Clarity: Attempts to express ideas clearly; sometimes difficult to follow |
Coherence: Unclear; lacks beginning, middle and end; fails to use transitions appropriately Clarity: Disjointed connection of ideas; difficult to follow |
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For each requirement not completed, points(s) will be deducted as explained below. (Maximum Deduction 10 Points) |
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Requirements for basic APA document formatting and citations (Maximum Deduction 10 Points) |
Your assignment requires the following: – Name at top of document (-1 point) – 1 inch margins (-1 point) – Times/Times New Roman font (-1 point) – 12 point font (-1 point) – Double spaced (-1 point) – Informal citations within the worksheet (-1 point) – Informal list of references (-2 points) – Quotation marks when directly quoting a source (-2 points) |
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