Written Assignment
Complete a 5 page comparing and contrasting two test assessment instruments
designed to measure personality. The following provides an outline of a
test review:
Description of each Test including what the test attempts to measure, who
the test is intended to be used with, basic principles and/or theories upon
which the test is based, demographic characteristics, overall types of
scores reported when using this instrument, and whether it is projective or
objective.
What are the 3 major differences between each assessment and why is that
important. When would one be preferred over the other one?
Information for the test review can be found in various ways, including the
test publisher’s website, journal articles from research search engines
(ProQuest, Psych. Info, etc.), and articles or presentations found online.
The recommended readings for this week include resources that might be
useful in finding test information. The textbook also has some information
on the various types of instruments. Be sure to cite all sources
appropriately and include a title and references page. The paper should be
in APA format.
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Grading Criteria
Content CriteriaTotal: 6 Points
Description of each Test including what the test attempts to measure, who
the test is intended to be used with, basic principles and/or theories upon
which the test is based, demographic characteristics, overall types of
scores reported when using this instrument, and whether it is projective or
objective.
Three important differences between the two chosen instruments are
discussed.
Comparing and contrasting was completed.
Summary is provided –includes strengths, weaknesses, and general evaluation
of test.
Writing and Organization CriteriaTotal: 2 Points
The central theme/purpose of the paper is clear.
The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
The thoughts are clear and include appropriate beginning, development, and
conclusion.
Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow
throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.
Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
The paper uses words and language that are inclusive, clear, and
unambiguous.
Spelling is correct.
Research CriteriaTotal: 2 Points
The paper includes a summary and analysis of research materials that are
relevant to the assignment, e.g. scholarly journals, professional articles,
legal documents, government documents, legal decisions, media clips,
software, measurement instruments websites, personal communication, etc.
Professional/scholarly journals are peer reviewed and focus on the
profession/application of psychology (located on Proquest, EBSCOHost,
PsycNET, etc.). Non-scholarly articles include newspapers, periodicals,
secular magazines, etc, and are not peer reviewed. Websites not approved
include wilkipedia.com and about.com.
Research focuses on the most current information (past five to ten years)
except when citing seminal works (e.g. Freud, Erickson, etc.).
Paper includes the appropriate number of references required by the
assignment.
When appropriate, the paper addresses ethical considerations in research.
Style CriteriaTotal: 2 Points
The paper is in the appropriate APA format used by the institution/program
(e.g. the 6th edition).
The paper is double-spaced and in the appropriate length required by the
assignment
The paper includes an APA style cover page.
The paper includes an Abstract that is formatted to support the appropriate
version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
The paper properly uses headings, font styles, and white space as outlined
in the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
The paper includes an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis
statement.
The paper addresses the topic of the paper with critical thought.
The paper concludes with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion
paragraph.
Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow the
appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition) guidelines.
The paper includes a References Page that is completed according to the
appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
Toal Possible Points Total: 12 Points
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