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Giazú Enciso DomínguezInterdisciplinary Studies

Jill Grose-FiferPsychology

Crystal JacksonSociology

Eloísa Monteoliva-GarcíaTranslation & Interpreting

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Writing Assignments (25% of final grade).One of the goals of this class is for you to gain and use knowledge about psychology to improve your own life and that of others. Many John Jay students have a hectic life-style, which may interfere with being a successful college student. So, throughout the semester you will complete six writing assignments designed to help you reflect on factors that can affect your success as a college student. Secondly, these assignments will help you learn to search for credible and reliable sources of information in psychology and to develop your ability to use this evidence to back up your arguments when you write. We will also design a preliminary research project together in class that is tied to student success at John Jay. initial assignments will provide the foundation for later assignments, and the last assignment will carry more weight (i.e., a higher percentage of the grade). The first five assignments will be worth 3% each and the final assignment will be worth 10% of your final grade. If you are having difficulty completing an assignment on time, please talk to me or email me so that I can help you.

Quizzes (10% of final grade)Research shows that one of the most effective ways to learn material is through quizzes that are spaced out in time before an exam. Therefore, through the semester, you will take eight online quizzes on Blackboard. To help you to learn from feedback, you will be able to do each quiz at least twice. Please do each quiz by the due date so that you benefit from spacing your testing.

Students will write a four-page paper that clearly shows how psychological science is applicable in their everyday lives. All claims must be backed up with credible evidence and an APA style reference list provided. You must write using your own words and all papers will be checked for plagiarism using Turn-it-in.com. No late assignments will be accepted.

Students are required to complete eight online quizzes. Late work will be penalized.

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RESOURCESStudent success can also be impacted by life events. Students experiencing any personal, medical, financial or familial distress, which may impede on their ability to fulfill the requirements of this course, are encouraged to visit the Wellness Center (L.65 NB). Free counseling for students, Room L.68.00, 212-237-8111. The Women’s Center for Gender Justice (L.67.10NB) is available for a) LGBTQ+ students (Alison Kaslow for therapy or social support group, 212-877-6214), and b) primary and secondary victims of interpersonal violence (212-237-8184). “Single Stop” helps with a range of social, financial, family, & other services, including a food pantry, legal aid, and tax help. The Immigrant Student Success Center offers students and their families support and advocacy. Students receiving government assistance (cash assistance) can reach out to the JJ’s CUNY EDGE for tuition assistance, bookstore vouchers, advising, and more (212-237-8018)."

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ASSIGNMENTS

ASSIGNMENTS

DECOLONIZE, PROMOTE RESEARCH SKILLS

& DISCUSS IDENTITY ISSUES