The field of Black Psychology would not be where it is today without the groundbreaking research of Black psychologists. The purpose of this paper is to explore a Black psychologist, describe the research they are best known for, and reflect on how we can see the influence of their work today. This paper is APA Format, Times New Roman, 12-point font, double spaced, cover page, reference page, 3 – 4 pages.
This paper will be graded on:
Grammar, punctuation, written in essay form/not fragmented sentences (2 points)
APA formatting, cover page, reference page (3 points)
The GE Critical Thinking Rubric (5 sections / See Canvas for the Rubric)
Information Organization (2 points)
Source Selection (2 points)
Articulation Process (2 points)
Validity and Relevance of Argument/ Conclusion (2 points)
Creative Application of Knowledge (2 points)
Part 1 (9 Points): Who are they?
(3 points) For this first part of the paper, I want you to give me background information and details. I need to know which Black Psychologist you are describing. Where did they get their PhD? Are they still alive (when were they born/ when did they pass)? If they are still living, what are they doing now? What institution are they working for? (You need 1 Reference for this section. This does not need to be an empirical article)
(3 points) Next, do a deep dive into their research. What research contribution(s) are they best known for? Was their research always about this or did it change? When did their most influential research come out (you need to situate it in time)? For instance, did their research come out during the civil rights movement (1950-1965)? Whether it is a book or series of research articles please include the APA citations. (You need 1 Reference for this section. This needs to be an empirical article or book.)
(3 points) Then finally, explain why their research was so influential. What did it do for the field of psychology?
Part 2 (11 Points): Where are they now?
You need 1 Reference for this section. This needs to be an empirical article.
(4 points) All important psychological contributions leave a legacy. This ground-breaking research paved the way for whole areas of student in the field of psychology. For this section of the paper, I want you to find a current article that is connected/related to the research of the psychologist you described in part one. This could be a continuation of their research or something than expands on their research. Sometime research has broader implications as well. So, I’ll accept an article describing a current research study, a report detailing a policy or law, or an article discussing social perceptions related to their research. Whatever resource you choose needs to be no older than 2015. To get full points for this section, the resource you find needs to be clearly connected to the research in part 1.
(3 points) Once you find the resource, describe it? Who is this researcher? What is this study about?
(4 points) How is this new study you found connected to the original theories/researchers that you described in part 1? To get full points in this section, you need to engage your critical thinking. Describe how this current research could not have been accomplished without the foundation the researchers in Part 1 built. Do the researchers acknowledge or cite the work of the original research? You can find this in the Reference section, Introduction, Discussion, or the Conclusion/Next Steps sections.
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