PSY 540 -Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric

PSY 540 -Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric

PSY 540 -Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric

Learning two or more languages can be beneficial to cognition in several ways. After reading the textbook and the article The Cognitive Benefits of Being Bilingual, sum up some of the major findings of research on being bilingual. For example, what advantages or disadvantages do bilinguals have? Given what you have learned about being bilingual this week, how do you think second language acquisition should be approached? How do you think your approach could increase cognitive function in different professional settings? Be sure to defend your answer with scholarly research. Your paper should include all of the following elements:

? A summary of major research findings on being bilingual

? A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of bilingualism

? A description of a recommended approach for second language acquisition

? An explanation of how your recommended approach could increase cognitive function in different professional settings

? A defense of your approach with scholarly research Guidelines for Submission: 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and APA-formatted citations for all sources used. The paper should be 3–4 pages, not including references. Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information,

review these instructions.

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Research Summary Meets “Proficient” criteria and identifies patterns and trends within scholarship on bilingualism

Summarizes major research findings on being bilingual

References major research findings on being bilingual, but does not include a summary

Does not reference major research findings

 

Advantages and Disadvantages of Bilingualism

Meets “Proficient” criteria and provides specific, concrete examples from the readings and scholarly research

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of bilingualism and makes connections to the readings

Provides incomplete discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of bilingualism

Does not discuss the advantages and disadvantages of bilingualism

Recommended Approach

Meets “Proficient” criteria and provides specific, concrete examples of this approach in practice

Describes a recommended approach for second language acquisition and explains why it is an effective approach

Describes a recommended approach for second language acquisition, but does not explain why it is an effective approach

Does not describe a recommended approach for second language acquisition

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