Group Project
At your earliest convenience, and probably
at your first group meeting, you should designate
a liaison for your group and report it to the instructor. This person will be
the major contact, in the event that we need to discuss information about your
presentation.
Here are the groups and presentation dates, which are also listed on the semester schedule.
Group #1. Oct 30 Does media violence promote violent
behaviors in children?
Group #2. Nov 6 Are repressed memories valid?
Group #3. Nov 13 Can intelligence be measured accurately?
Group #4. Nov 26 Does multiple personality
syndrome really exist?
Group #5. Dec 6 Is the new
treatment, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), really valid?
Group# 6. Dec 13
Is it ethical to deceive research participants in psychology experiments?
Each group will provide a one to two page outline of your presentation, due at the beginning of your presentation. In addition to the outline, a separate page should be included describing each group member’s role and responsibilities, and include a list of all group meeting dates and attendance at those meetings.
The group presentation will be graded on a 50 point scale using the following
criteria:
a) accuracy and clarity of information
b) evidence of critical thought (logical coherence of the presentation, important information presented, ability to handle questions thoughtfully, backing up points made)
c) evidence of linking presented ideas to the chapter in our text
d) creativity
e) awareness of student comprehension and retention (no mountain of facts)
f) appropriate use of visual aids (handouts, overheads, video, PowerPoint, etc.)
g) timely submission of all written reports
h) timely completion within the 15-20 minute period (no less, no more).
All group members will receive the same grade, unless there is significant evidence that one or more group members succumbed to the temptation of "social loafing." If you have any difficulties with the assigned topic, please consult with the instructor. For example, if you have a scheduled athletic involvement off campus on the day your group is presenting, be sure to see the instructor to arrange to be with another group. Do not wait long to do this--check your team's events!