As described in the Syllabus, you are required to write a short (three pages, double-spaced, maximum) paper critiquing an article that you will find in a new folder, labeled “Article for Paper 2,” under Course Documents.  Using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, you are required to apply what you have learned in the course to your critique of the methods, results, and reasoning presented in the article.  Do not summarize the article; critique the article.  You are not permitted to use any quotes; all of the wording must be completely your own.   Once again, the instructions for the paper are repeated under “Paper 2” under Assignments.  If you click on the “Paper 2” link, you will reach the assignment page where you can write the assignment or attach it after creating it on your computer.  If you submit your paper as an attachment, it must be in Microsoft Word or WordPerfect; the format cannot be Pages. Either way, be sure to hit the Submit button–and then check to verify that your paper was submitted.  Your paper must be submitted by 11:59 P.M. on Thursday, November 2.  You must create a turnitin submission receipt (as described here: Link (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.).  Late papers will not be accepted under any circumstances.

You should write your paper as a social scientist.  The paper should be written without first person pronouns–which means it should not include any phrases like “I think,” “I feel,” and “in my opinion.”  Your goal is an objective analysis of the material, not a subjective expression of your views.  Apply what you have learned in the course and demonstrate that learning to the reader.  Do this by defining relevant concepts and then clearly describing how they apply by providing concrete examples for each concept you are discussing.  Do not lengthen your paper with “filler,” including irrelevant information, a summary of the article, or your opinion of psychics.