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Assignment - Why You Want to Earn This Degree and How It Aligns with Your Goals Questions
Description - Content - The Master of Science in Psychology program has many benefits to different aspects of your life. When beginning a graduate program, it is important to understand what these benefits may be. This assignment will help to build a foundation for your Week 6 Goals for Success Paper.
As a graduate student, you will routinely conduct research and write papers, presentations, and more to demonstrate your understanding. You will draft and revise your ideas before adding citations and formatting your assignments to make them ready for submission. The more familiar you become with the writing process and using tools for academic success, the easier it will be for you to form a helpful routine early in your program. This assignment will also introduce you to these tools and give you practice using them effectively.
Use your student account for Office 365 to open a blank Microsoft Word document to complete this assignment. This step ensures you can access the software and that your system is set up correctly to submit assignments without delays going forward.
Part 1 - Video Reflection
Watch "Foundations of Graduate Study in Psychology" and reflect on how the concepts apply to your life.
After watching the video, write a 175- to 250-word reflection in which you:
Describe what you are looking forward to in the program and why.
Explain how some of the concepts in the video are applicable in your career or home life.
Identify the people who make up your support system and explain what you will do or who you will turn to if you feel discouraged and/or want to give up.
Explain why you want to earn this degree and how it aligns with your goals.
Part 2 - Library Resource in APA Format
Locate a peer-reviewed article in the University Library related to your career field of interest. Follow these steps to find the APA-formatted citation from the list of research results:
Click on the title of the article to view its details.
In the Tools menu on the right, use the Cite button to see a list of formatted references.
Copy the citation in the APA 7th Edition style. This citation can be pasted directly into your list of references.
Read the article you selected and write a 75- to 100-word reflection in which you:
Explain how the information from this resource relates to your career interests and to your interest in psychology.