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Write a well-constructed two-page essay that summarizes the “Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment”. Evaluate how it adhered to or violated the American Psychological Associations (APA) ethical principles for research with human participants; in particular, address each of the following points in relation to the Tuskegee Experiment:
Freedom from coercion,
Informed consent,
Limited deception,
Adequate debriefing,
Confidentiality, and
Diversity.
Your essay requires two (2) references. One of the references is the publication file attached to this document. Obtain, read, and cite a second reference by going to the online HCCC Library resources.
When writing your paper, follow the American Psychological Association, 6th ed. (APA, 2010) publication style for citing sources in the text as well as for the references list.
The HCCC librarians (http://www.hccclibrary.net/services/) are available to help you locate relevant research articles. You can email them, call them, visit them. Find their contact info by clicking HCCC Library option on course menu.
You can get what you need from these HCCC guides:
HCCC Library’s LibGuide on Psychology Research (Links to an external site.)
HCCC Library’s LibGuide on Writing (Links to an external site.)
HCCC Librarys LibGuide on Citations (Links to an external site.)
While format is an important aspect of any academic paper, it is only one aspect of a well-written paper. Utilize the available technologies – spell and grammar check – and be sure to proofread your work before submitting it for a grade; all papers must be type in a 12 point font (e.g. Times Roman) with one inch margins all around. All assignments must be submitted as a MS Word document. Your grade depends on both quality of your thoughts and your use of APA formatting.
Optional resources:
The American Psychological Associations (AP)A ethical guidelines are outlined on their website
http://www.apa.org/ethics/code2002.html (Links to an external site.)
APA publication style 6th edition: Tutorial
http://www.apastyle.org/learn/tutorials/basics-tutorial.aspx (Links to an external site.)
APA style, electronic references
http://www2.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citapa.htm (Links to an external site.)
PowerPoint slide show on APA style
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/ppt/20081208070939_560.ppt (Links to an external site.)
Note: Dont be distracted or concerned by information in APA Style guides for writing experimental reports;” in this course you will not be carrying out an experiment.
Attachments
Tuskegee Study for online.pdf
Rubric
COL Assignment Rubric 70 Points
COL Assignment Rubric 70 Points
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Quality of Assignment Content 70%
49.0 pts
Submission demonstrates a full understanding of the associated learning objectives presented in the assignment
41.6 pts
Submission demonstrates a general understanding of the asso ciated learning objectives presented in the assignment
34.3 pts
Submission demonstrates some understanding of the associated learning objectives presented in the assignment
29.4 pts
Submission demonstrates a minimal understanding of the associated learning objectives presented in the assignment
0.0 pts
Submission does not display an understanding of the associated learning objectives presented in the assignment
49.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics and Readability of Assignment 15%
10.5 pts
Writing demonstrates mastery of all criteria for high academic literacy standards Assignment is clearly un derstandable to the reader Free of punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors
8.9 pts
Writing demonstrates mastery of most criteria for high academic literacy standards Assignment is mostly clear and understandable to the reader Contains only occasional punctuation, spelling, and /or capitalization errors
7.3 pts
Writing is unclear and/or disorganized in some areas of lite racy standards . Assignment is partially clear and understandable to the reader Contains several punctuation , spelling, and/or capitalization errors , but does not inhibit readability.
6.3 pts
Writing is unclear and/or disorganized in most literacy sta ndards Assignment is unclear and not understandable to the reader Contains many and serious intrusive errors of punctuation, spelling, and/or capitalization which partially inhibit readability.
0.0 pts
Writing is unclear and/or disorganized in all literacy standards Assignment is not understandable to the reader Frequent errors in spelling and capitalization: profound and/or inaccurate punctuation which render the submission unreadable
10.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Structure and Organization/ Format / Presentation of Assignment 15%
10.5 pts
Submission follows direction and includes all components indicated in the instructions. If requested, references are included and properly cited. A ppropriate format and presentation for assignment
8.9 pts
Submission follows directions and includes most components indicated in the instructions. If requested, references are included and mostly cited properly . Few formatting errors
7.3 pts
Submission does not follow all directions and is missing some components indicated in the instructions. If requested, some references are included and partially cited pro perly. Several errors in formatting, or format is inconsistent
6.3 pts
Submission follow s minimal directions and is missing many components indicated in the instructions. If requested, references are not included and /or properly cited. E rrors in format several interfere with meaning, formatting weak
0.0 pts
Submission is not appropriate for assignment Does not follow directions as indicated by instructor References and c itations are not included if requested Thoughts are not expressed in a logical manner.
10.5 pts
Total Points: 70.0