The idea is to apply social psychological theory and research to a real-world example or issue. You can choose to apply social psychology to an area of your own life, or to an event or issue that has arisen in the real world.
The idea is to apply social psychological theory and research to a real-world example or issue. You can choose to apply social psychology to an area of your own life, or to an event or issue that has arisen in the real world.
1. you need to find a suitable social psychological theory that can provide insights into your topic. Once you have decided on your theoretical approach, it is often/usually a good idea to go beyond the text and find the original author’s description of a theory because that original is often richer and more detailed. It is also possible to combine more than one theoretical approach, particularly if the ideas are simple.
2. if you use a personal example, you should be able to analyze it fairly objectively. Avoid topics that are especially sensitive for you because objectivity will be more difficult in such cases.
3. if you use a real-world example, it should be a topic you have a fair amount of detailed knowledge about, or at least can gather than information through research.
4.in general it is better to cover a smaller amount of material in depth than a large amount of material superficially, particularly in a short paper . You want to be able to demonstrate your ability to use and apply theory and concepts with insight, depth and originality.
Please use the headings below:
Introduction: (approx: ½ – 1 page)
Outline the topic and the area of social psychological theory or research, that will be applied to this topic. Let the reader know what to expect in terms of content and structure.
Case Description: (approx: 1 – 2 pages)
The example will be outlined in sufficient detail to make the theoretical application possible
Theoretical Analysis: (approx: 2 – 3 pages)
The theoretical material is applied to the case. Systematically demonstrate how each element of the theory applies to your case. Discuss insights into the case provided by theory, as well as insights into the theory provided by the case. Strengths and limitations of the theory in explaining your example should also be pointed out.
[Note: The Case Description and Theoretical Analysis can be combined in one section if that makes more sense for your particular material. Use a heading such as Case & Theoretical Analysis].
Conclusion ( approx: ½ – 1 page); Round off the paper by (i) summarizing and pulling it all together and/or (ii) pointing out broader implications of the theory or of your case.
References in APA format
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