Assignments

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= See Course Outline for due dates! = Human Growth and Development General Psychology

=Wiki Assignments=
 * 1) You get 10 points for each Wiki Assignment that you complete.
 * 2) You get an additional 5 points for each Wiki Assignment that you complete **on time**.

= Wiki Assignment 1: Make Your User Page  = Click on the title above to go to detailed instructions (with pictures). In this assignment you will learn how to **navigate the wiki** and **make a plan** for achieving success in this course.

To earn the full 15 points you must: For more detailed instructions click on the linked title above.
 * 1) Click on your user number on the peer forum to make the page.
 * 2) Select the "User Page" template.
 * 3) Follow the instructions on the user page template completely.
 * 4) Enter your wiki signature in the tracking table to show completion of Wiki Assignment 1.
 * 5) Complete the assignment by the due date.

= Wiki Assignment 2: Peer Grading and Commenting = Click on the title above to go to detailed instructions (with pictures). In this assignment you will learn how to **make comments** and get familiar with and practice **peer grading.**

To earn the full 15 points you must:
 * 1) Make comments on **at least 3** other student's user pages using the **comment button** (1 point per comment--max of 3).
 * Please **do not** edit the content of other student's user pages, only make comments. Thank you!
 * 1) Practice Peer Grading on **3** sample essays (1 point per grading form, 1 point per signature as a grader).
 * 2) Enter your wiki signature in the tracking table to show completion of Wiki Assignment 2.
 * 3) Complete the assignment by the due date.

= Wiki Assignment 3: Writing and Submitting an Academic Paragraph = ​ Click on the title above to go to detailed instructions (with pictures). In this assignment you will learn how to **make a new wiki page** **from scratch.** This is the first of 5 Academic Paragraphs that you need to write this semester.

To earn the full 15 points you must:
 * 1) Choose an approved prompt (5 points).
 * 2) Create a new wiki page using the Academic Paragraph template (5 points).
 * 3) Write a paragraph according to the prompt.
 * 4) Enter your wiki signature in the tracking table to show completion of Wiki Assignment 3.
 * 5) Complete the assignment by the due date.

Peer Grading
Click on the title above to go to detailed instructions (with pictures). You will get 3 points for each essay that you grade completely--you must provide thoughtful feedback in each area of evaluation and complete all 3 steps to receive full credit.
 * 1) Find a **Submitted Essay** on the Peer Forum that needs to be graded. Only 5 graders per paragraph allowed.
 * 2) Complete the **Grading Form** at the bottom of the essay and **Submit**. Make comments as appropriate.
 * 3) **Sign** as a Grader for the essay.

= Personality Assessments Activity =
 * 1) Take both the MBTI and the Big Five personality assessments. Follow the directions to find your personality type and your Big Five scores.
 * 2) Report your results by filling out the Results Form.
 * This activity is worth 20 points. You must fill out the form to get credit.
 * For an additional 20 points, you may write an Academic Paragraph about this activity (please see the prompt). This may be one of your five Academic Paragraphs for the semester.

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