How might critical thinking be applied to the issue of global climate change?

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Friendly reminder to please thoroughly review all of the policies related to writing assignments outlined in the syllabus and ensure you understand how you will be graded. Under “Files” you will find a document entitled “APA writing example template.” Adherence to APA (American Psychological Association) writing style is expected in all college level psychology courses and thus is included in the grading rubric for writing assignments in this course.

(To watch the video related to this assignment simply follow the link below and then check “watch” and then click “find now” and then just click on video title written in blue font entitled “Carlos”.)

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Then, after reading the introduction to psychology chapter and the chapter on psychological research, please respond to these questions below:

  1. How might critical thinking be applied to the issue of global climate change?
  2. Why do you think some people (even very smart people) sometimes avoid thinking critically about issues such as politics, the existence of ESP, or the supernatural?

Friendly reminder that, for further review of the information covered in this chapter, you may want to watch the video(s) from the Discovery Psychology video series related to the information in this chapter. Please see the “Discovering Psychology Video Series” announcement located under “Announcements” on the left side of your Canvas screen for the links and info regarding which video(s) correspond with which chapters in your textbook.

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Rubric

PSY 2012 grading rubric (1)

PSY 2012 grading rubric (1)

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• The paper was of sufficient length (i.e. one FULL pages; double spaced; 12 point font) (Students are free to write longer than one full page if they desire but it will not necessarily result in a higher grade (i.e. quality is more important than quantity.) Please note that “one full page” does not include the title page and the references page. (With those two pages included the paper should be at least three pages long.)

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• The paper is well written in terms of spelling, syntax, grammar, punctuation, etc.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• The paper is written using APA writing style and at least your textbook is cited and listed on your reference page using APA style . (Please note that points will be lost if the student does not include an APA style title page and an APA style reference page where at least their textbook is listed. An abstract is not required for this paper.)

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanation of issues: (Please see PDF entitled “Critical Thinking” posted under “Files” for explanation of this GELO grading criteria.)

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence (Selecting and using information to investigate a point of view or conclusion): (Please see PDF entitled “Critical Thinking” posted under “Files” for explanation of this GELO grading criteria.)

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInfluence of context and assumptions: (Please see PDF entitled “Critical Thinking” posted under “Files” for explanation of this GELO grading criteria.)

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStudent’s position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis): (Please see PDF entitled “Critical Thinking” posted under “Files” for explanation of this GELO grading criteria.)

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusions and related outcomes (implications and consequences): (Please see PDF entitled “Critical Thinking” posted under “Files” for explanation of this GELO grading criteria.)

5.0 pts

Total Points: 40.0

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