Roderick,
I ask the students in my Abnormal Psychology course to write a 6-8 page
first-person-perspective paper, in which they discuss how they found out
about their disorder, how they feel about their disorder, and how their
disorder is treated. This allows them to research a disorder, and it may or
may not be a disorder they have themselves. I do not think it is intrusive,
because, even if they have a disorder, they have the option of doing another
one. My goal with this assignment is to not only have the students do a
research paper, but also to help them develop a sense of empathy for those
with disorders. Later in our term I have them do a more substantive writing
assignment (a literature review). But this first, first person assignment
is well-received and of definite value.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roderick D. Hetzel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2001 9:39 AM
Subject: Abnormal Psychology
> Hi everyone:
>
> I'm teaching Abnormal Psychology next quarter and am trying to come up
with a
> paper assignment or other assignments that would reflect the student's
knowledge
> in the content area as well as be personally meaningful. For instance, in
my
> Personality class I have students respond to log questions that require
them to
> apply the personality theories to their own life experiences and
relationships.
> Students find this assignment very rewarding and educational. I'm looking
for
> something similar in my Abnormal class. Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Rod
>
>
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> Roderick D. Hetzel, Ph.D.
> Department of Psychology
> College of Liberal Arts
> Rochester Institute of Technology
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> Rochester, New York 14623-5604
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