Description/Paper Instructions
Using between 350 and 400 words create a tri-fold health brochure on the topic of Posttraumatic Stress.
You will use the Microsoft Word pamphlet template. The pamphlet needs to be visually interesting and use appropriate images. This project must have 350 – 400 of your own words. Quotations are not part of the word count. Grammar and spelling are important.
You must cite all of your sources using APA style. Graphs and tables must be cited though pictures need not be.
You will use a tri-fold style pamphlet and all panels must have text. Your name and topic go on the front panel and works cited go on the back panel or on a separate page.
Create Content! Be sure to meet these four content requirements.
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- Be sure to clearly (and in your OWN WORDS) define all key terms.
- Explain how your topic relates to health/mental health and adjustment. This can include how knowledge of your topic can help people live better lives. For example, for a health issue, explain what will happen if someone does not address it, including causes, progression, and treatment.
- Include your name, PSY 118 section # (i.e. 0004) and semester (i.e. Spring 2019) on the cover of your brochure.
- Be sure to write for the general public. Write as if someone has no knowledge of this psychology course, so over – explain as needed (key terms).
Sources and Citations:
You will need to find at least four reliable sources to gather information from, and summarize using your own words. You may use direct quotes, but sparingly. Please cite these appropriately using APA style.
You may use your textbook as one of your sources. (Weiten/Hammer/Dunn “Adjust” student edition)
You must use at least one source that is non – internet.
You can quote from someone with experience in the area, but you must be sure to give proper credit, and share their credentials (i.e. they must have some expertise in the area).
Get creative!
Use a template.
The easiest way to create a brochure is to use either a Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher pamphlet template.
SEE ATTACHED for RUBRIC and INSTRUCTIONS
For this project, you will be required to:
- Pick a topic from the class material.
- Create a pamphlet with the following characteristics:
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- You will use the Microsoft Word pamphlet template. This is available on the computers in the library if you do not have it. The pamphlet needs to be visually interesting and use appropriate images. Your project must have 350 – 400 of your own words. Quotations are not part of the word count. Grammar and spelling are important. There is a grading rubric under our Blackboard tab “Health Brochure Project.”
- You must cite all of your sources using APA style. Graphs and tables must be cited though pictures need not be.
- You will use a tri-fold style pamphlet and all panels must have text. Your name and topic go on the front panel and works cited go on the back panel or on a separate page.
- Create Content! Be sure to meet these four content requirements.
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-
- Be sure to clearly (and in your OWN WORDS) define all key terms.
- Explain how your topic relates to health/mental health and adjustment. This can include how knowledge of your topic can help people live better lives. For example, for a health issue, explain what will happen if someone does not address it, including causes, progression, and treatment.
- Include your name, PSY 118 section # (i.e. 0004) and semester (i.e. Spring 2019) on the cover of your brochure.
- Be sure to write for the general public. Write as if someone has no knowledge of this psychology course, so over – explain as needed (key terms).
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- You will need to find at least four reliable sources to gather information from, and summarize using your own words. You may use direct quotes, but sparingly. Please cite these appropriately using APA style.
- You may use your textbook as one of your sources.
- You must use at least one source that is non – internet.
- You can quote from someone with experience in the area, but you must be sure to give proper credit, and share their credentials (i.e. they must have some expertise in the area).
- Get creative!
Tip: Please cite these correctly on your brochure (see https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html (opens in a new window) for helpful information. At least one source must be a non-Internet source (our textbook, books, magazines and newspaper articles are OK). If you use quotes from someone with expertise be sure to use quotation marks and credit the speaker.
The easiest way to create a brochure is to use either a Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher pamphlet template. Microsoft Word and Publisher are available on all Wake Tech computers and those in many public libraries.
Step-by-step directions are available here: How to Make Brochures on Microsoft Word (opens in a new window) If this link doesn’t work, copy and paste this link into your browser: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Brochures-on-Microsoft-Word OR here How to Create Brochures Using Microsoft Publisher (link opens in a new window). If this link doesn’t work, copy and paste this link into your browser: http://www.wikihow.com/Create-Brochures-Using-Microsoft-Publisher
Turning in Your Project: Your project must be in pamphlet form or there is a deduction of one letter grade. Submit a copy of your pamphlet with a word count on Blackboard by the deadline and print out a hard copy for class presentation. Fold the hard copy to make sure it looks appropriate.
Communicate with me early and often. Please come to my office hours, or set up an appointment with me to ask any questions. I am more than happy to work with you on content and/or citations, but you must reach out to me prior to our final week of the course.