Eyewitness Testimony

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Using the GCU library, search for two peer-reviewed journal articles on eyewitness testimony using the search term “memory and eyewitness testimony.” Read the articles, then in 750-1,000 words, do the following:

  1. Briefly summarize the findings from each article.
  2. Based upon the information read, discuss if eyewitness testimony is reliable or unreliable.

Connect your research to a memory theory discussed in Chapter 7 of your textbook.

When writing in APA style, it is important that your analysis is written in third person. Writing in third person, using support from the article to support your position, helps with clarity and conciseness throughout your paper.

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Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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Course Code Class Code Assignment Title Total Points
PSY-102 PSY-102-O501 Eyewitness Testimony 130.0
Criteria Percentage Unsatisfactory (0.00%) Less than Satisfactory (65.00%) Satisfactory (75.00%) Good (85.00%) Excellent (100.00%) Comments Points Earned
Content 80.0%
Briefly summarize the findings from each article 40.0% Essay omits or incompletely summarizes the findings for each article.Essay does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. Essay inadequately summarizes the findings for each article. Summary is vague and demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic. Essay adequately summarizes the findings for each article, but summary is limited and demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. Essay clearly summarizes the findings for each article and makes connections to some research with sound analysis. Demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic. Essay expertly summarizes the findings for each article comprehensively and insightfully, making current research connections. Demonstrates exceptional understanding of the topic.
Discuss if eyewitness testimony is reliable or unreliable 40.0% Essay omits or incompletely discusses if eyewitness testimony is reliable or unreliable.Does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. Essay inadequately discusses if eyewitness testimony is reliable or unreliable. Vague and inconsistent discussion.Demonstrates a poor understanding of topic. Essay adequately discusses if eyewitness testimony is reliable or unreliable, but discussion is limited.Demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. Essay clearly discusses if eyewitness testimony is reliable or unreliable and makes connections to some research with strong analysis.Demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic. Essay expertly discusses if eyewitness testimony is reliable or unreliable and makes connections to current research comprehensively and insightfully.Demonstrates exceptional understanding of the topic.
Organization and Effectiveness 17.0%
Thesis Development and Purpose 6.0% Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear. Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Paragraph Development and Transitions 6.0% Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed. Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident. Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization or in their relationship to each other. A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose. There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 5.0% Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Format 3.0%
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) 1.0% Appropriate template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) 2.0% Sources are not documented. Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
Total Weightage 100%