Book project

There are two components of your Positive Psychology Book Project: (1) peer-to-peer discussions, or *Book Talk*, about what you are learning from your book, and (2) submission of the *Book Project Template* in which you connect your learnings from the book to research materials in the course. Each component is worth 50 points. Book Project Template (50 pts.) *TEMPLATE DOWNLOAD: PP Book Project Template (Word) <https://asu.instructure.com/courses/154972/files/71910565?verifier=iCK6T8b0YbFLGRWq9lAh44kkezu6VqYahYLjz0nn&wrap=1>* Instead of writing a formal paper, you are tasked with completing a template that will demonstrate your “meaning-making” from the book you have read. This will involve connecting FIVE important ideas from your book to the course readings (textbook and articles). You will also be required to incorporate related research you find in the library. Finally, you will summarize your learning for an important concept by describing how you will apply what you have learned to your own life. *The FIVE important ideas from your book with be represented by FIVE passages you select. * For each of the selected passages, you will provide the following information in the Book Project Template. *(1) The passage representing an important idea* - - - Directly quote the passage. - Be sure to include the page number (or page range) in your citation. [See APA 7 for format of direct quotations.] - There is no set passage length. Include enough that the important idea you want to capture is clearly illustrated. *(2) The impact of the passage* - - - Why did you select this passage? - Discuss its significance in this part of the template--why you found the passage interesting or meaningful. *(3) The key PP construct represented by the passage* - - - What is the major theory or concept that connects to your selected passage (e.g., resilience, gratitude, savoring, meaning, etc.)? - What do you know about the PP construct? - Use the research from your textbook and the course articles to discuss what you know. Paraphrase--no direct quotations should be used. - You must connect to *at least TWO* different sources. [Each *chapter* in your textbook counts as ONE source. Each article counts as ONE.] - Hint: It is fine if the passage has more than one theory or construct connection, but try to pull out the *one*essential theory/construct to avoid overcomplicating the assignment. *(4) Unanswered question(s) about the PP construct* - - - What else do you want to know and why? Explain in this area of the template. - Find *ONE peer-reviewed, scholarly article published within the last 10 years *that answers one of your questions. This must be an article that has NOT been provided in the course. - - Clearly articulate the answer to your question that can be found in the article. - Do NOT simply summarize/reiterate the article's abstract. - Paraphrase and provide a citation. *(5) Personal Application* - - - How will you apply your new learning about the PP construct to your own life? - Be specific. Provide concrete examples. Format You MUST use the template provide. Please note that you may need to make adjustments to the template as you enter your information in the tables. For example, there is an *Additional References* page on the template for the course materials and your peer-reviewed article, and this must begin on a new page. Please use double-spacing throughout the template. With the exception of the initial passage from your chosen book, incorporation of source information must be paraphrased. (And be sure to check *Turnitin* for effectiveness of paraphrasing.) Your citations and references must be in correct APA 7 format. You do *not* need to duplicate the reference for your chosen book. ------------------------------ Scoring Rubric PP Book Project Template RUBRIC.pdf <https://asu.instructure.com/courses/154972/files/71915444?verifier=rLqB6p0DXlg0dLNKPa9UyGK3kYPsXimp8TFciMWy&wrap=1> ------------------------------ FAQ Check here often for updates to frequently asked questions. *Question: Can I use the same information I discussed in my Book Talks?* Answer: Yes, you can use some of the information you discussed in your Book Talks, but NOT a direct copy. This may mean you need to think more deeply about a concept before you add your information to the template, or find additional information in the learning materials. [And, of course, you may not borrow the ideas of classmates from the Book Talks.] *Question: Can I discuss the same PP construct for more than one passage?* Answer: Probably not. Discussing the same construct in two different passages would likely cause you to repeat the information about the construct. The exception might be if you were to discuss two completely different aspects of a construct. For example, discussing "academic resilience" and "resilience to trauma" will likely lead to two completely different template entries. Check with Dr. Weston if you have a question about this. Sent from my iPhone