INSTRUCTIONS FOR JOURNAL Real World Application of Psychology Over the course of the semester, you will keep a journal (with at least 5 entries) of real world examples of things that we discuss or read in the course. Each journal entry should be approximately 1-2 typed pages (double spaced). You may write on your real life experiences or things that you read/watch. You should include citations for each article/show. If you select things you read/watch, choose an article from a newspaper (New York Times, Florida Times Union), magazine (Sports Illustrated, Cosmopolitan, Newsweek) or a story from a news program (Prime Time, 20/20, Frontline) or television show (Dr. Phil, The Office) that you think illustrates or applies to phenomena we have discussed in class or is described in the text. Keep in mind that the article does not need to “spell out” that it concerns a psychological concept or theory. Rather, you should be able to infer how the event, person, or story relates to a theory, concept, or class (including later chapters), although it is up to you to define and understand those concepts. The article should be from a source that is dated 2015 or later. Do NOT choose an article from a psychological journal (Journal of Personality, Psychological Bulletin, etc.) If you are unsure if the source you have selected is appropriate, please ask me BEFORE you begin. If you use an unacceptable source, you may not receive ANY points. Your entries should include the following: A brief synopsis of the article/show/event (3 points) What is the major point? Who or what is it about? What are the important details from the article/show/event? (Focus on details that will be important in applying the psychological phenomena). 1. Definition of phenomena or concepts from the class (4 points) What psychological phenomena or concepts are illustrated in the article/show/event? Define the phenomena/concept. How does your article/event show relate to psychology? 2. Application or illustration of phenomenon or concepts. ( 10 points) How does the article illustrate the phenomena / concepts? Why does it provide an example of a psychological concept? What is the “real world” application you are attempting to make? 3. Proper grammar. Complete sentences. Paragraphs. Spell checked. (2 points) 4. Citation of the article or information about when the show aired. (1 points) The point breakdown is above in parentheses. You may earn UP TO this amount of points for each section. Clearly the most important parts of the paper are weighted the most. To receive the total amount of points for APPLICATION, you need to use critical thinking skills. You need to be creative in how you apply the concepts to the article. The more detail you offer as to how the article applies to concepts, phenomena, experiments, etc., the better grade you are likely to receive.