PSYC 716 is Liberty's doctoral course in theories and research in industrial/organizational psychology. Its written work is eight 2 to 3-page reading summaries of assigned articles with biblical evaluation, a narrated 8 to 10-slide presentation on research-based recommendations for employee health and well-being, an 8 to 10-page research paper on a special I/O topic, and two forums.
Liberty's catalog lists the course as PSYC 716 Theories and Research in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, 3 credit hours; Canvas and the course guide file print it as PSYC716.
What PSYC 716 covers
The catalog description: Critical examination of current theory and research in industrial/organizational psychology. Focus on organizational development, workplace attitudes, research on personnel and management, as well as key theories in industrial/organizational psychology.
The course critically examines current theory and research in industrial/organizational psychology: organizational development, workplace attitudes, personnel and management research and key I/O theories. There is no textbook; each week assigns journal articles.
There are no quizzes or exams. Each week runs Monday to Sunday, and the final week ends Friday.
Textbook named in the published guide: None. Check the current edition in your Canvas section.
PSYC 716 assignments, week by week
Every graded written assignment in the published guide has its own how-to guide below. Quizzes, exams, checklists and class introductions are left out because there is nothing to write.
| Week | Assignment | Points | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading Summaries | 640 | 2 to 3 pages each week |
| 2 | Discussion Board Forum 1 | 60 | Thread at least 300 words; replies at least 150 words |
| 4 | PowerPoint Presentation | 140 | 8 to 10 slides |
| 5 | Discussion Board Forum 2 | 60 | Thread at least 300 words; replies at least 150 words |
| 7 | Research Paper | 100 | 8 to 10 pages |
Week 1: Reading Summaries
Eight weekly 2 to 3-page APA summaries of the assigned articles, covering key concepts, importance to I/O psychology and biblical evaluation. How to write PSYC 716 Week 1 Reading Summaries.
Week 2: Discussion Board Forum 1
A 300-word thread with a peer-reviewed source, then two 150-word replies with a peer-reviewed source each. How to write PSYC 716 Week 2 Discussion Board Forum 1.
Week 4: PowerPoint Presentation
A narrated 8 to 10-slide presentation of 4 research-based recommendations for employee health, safety or well-being, at least 2 from a biblical perspective. How to write PSYC 716 Week 4 PowerPoint Presentation.
Week 5: Discussion Board Forum 2
A 300-word thread with a peer-reviewed source, then two 150-word replies with a peer-reviewed source each. How to write PSYC 716 Week 5 Discussion Board Forum 2.
Week 7: Research Paper
An 8 to 10-page APA paper on what research shows about a special I/O topic of your choice, with a biblical analysis and 5 peer-reviewed articles. How to write PSYC 716 Week 7 Research Paper.
How PSYC 716 is graded
The published guide totals 1,010 points. The eight reading summaries are 80 each (640), the two forums 60 each (120), the PowerPoint presentation 140, the research paper 100 and the checklist 10.
| Graded item | Points |
|---|---|
| Reading Summaries (8) | 640 |
| Discussion Board Forums (2) | 120 |
| PowerPoint Presentation | 140 |
| Research Paper | 100 |
| Course Requirements Checklist | 10 |
The published scale puts an A at 960 to 1010 points.
Week timing in the published guide: Each course module/week begins on Monday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.
How to approach PSYC 716
The reading summaries carry most of the grade, so read each week's assigned articles closely and take notes on concepts, importance to the field and biblical connections as you read.
Choose your research paper's special topic by Week 4 and collect peer-reviewed articles on it.
Questions students ask
What are the PSYC 716 reading summaries?
Weekly 2 to 3-page APA summaries of the assigned articles, detailing key concepts and theories, why they matter to I/O psychology, and whether the research supports or conflicts with biblical principles, citing Scripture; every assigned article must be discussed and cited.
What is the PSYC 716 research paper?
An 8 to 10-page APA paper on what research shows about a special I/O topic of your choice, including an analysis from a biblical perspective, with at least 5 peer-reviewed journal articles plus the Bible.
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