Observation Project
Type of document Reaction Paper
3 Pages
Subject area Psychology
Academic Level Undergraduate
Style APA
Number of references 3
Order description:
Part 2 – Observations and Paper
Schedule your visits and document your observations of the different cultures you encounter.
Compile your observations and experiences into a summary paper. Your analysis should be
introspective of your experience, describing its impact on your perspectives and worldview/faith.
Your visits must be within the duration of this course.
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- Attend and observe the 3 approved cultural environments compiled from Part 1:
Observation Location List.
Note: As a guest to your selected environments, remember to behave in a
respectful manner, refraining from making judgements. Document your
experiences: Use your five senses. Your notes will assist you when writing your
observation paper.
- Following each cultural environment visit, write an observation paper elaborating on your
experience. Make sure to discuss:
Where you went
The culture that you observed
Your thoughts and feelings about your experience
How the experience has impacted your worldview/faith.
- When constructing your paper, be conscientious to use or reference psychology terms
and/or principals where needed.
Attend and observe 3 approved cultural environments
Reflection paper describing observations and experiences of cultures encountered from
selected locations
Specific formatting – APA formatting
Title Page
3-5 Pages
Submission will be checked for plagiarism
Grading criteria
Marking guide
Criterion name
score
Cultural Environment Visits
(see rubric in Syllabus for evaluation guidelines) Beginning (0-94); Developing (95-107); Accomplished (108-121); Exemplary (122-135) Clearly identifies 3 cultural environment visits, and thoroughly elaborates on the experience at each location. Meets the length requirement.
Maximum score135
Attitudes / Openness (Intercultural Knowledge and Competence)
(see rubric in Syllabus for evaluation guidelines) Beginning (0-29); Developing (30-39); Accomplished (40-44); Exemplary (45-50) Initiates and develops interactions with culturally different others. Suspends judgment in valuing her/his interactions with culturally different others.
Maximum score50
Knowledge (Intercultural Knowledge and Competence)
(see rubric in Syllabus for evaluation guidelines) Beginning (0-29); Developing (30-39); Accomplished (40-44); Exemplary (45-50) Demonstrates sophisticated understanding of the complexity of elements important to members of another culture in relation to its history, values, politics, communication styles, economy, or beliefs and practices.
Maximum score50
Control of Syntax and Mechanics, and APA Format (Written Communication)
(see rubric in Syllabus for evaluation guidelines) Beginning (0-27); Developing (28-31); Accomplished (32-35); Exemplary (36-40) Uses distinct language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error-free. Consistently applies APA formatting when necessary.
Maximum score40