This guide is for PSYC 651 Week 1 Weekly Assignments 1: Reading Summary, Case Study and Article Review, start to submission. Week 1's set: a 1.5 to 2-page reading summary on performance management and reward systems in context, a case study, a 350-word research article review and the group presentation discussion.
PSYC 651 is Personnel and Performance Management, 3 credit hours, in Liberty University's MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Canvas and the course guide file print the code as PSYC651; it is the same course.
| Course | PSYC 651 Personnel and Performance Management |
|---|---|
| Module/Week | 1 |
| Points | 95 points |
| Length | Summary 1.5 to 2 pages; article review at least 350 words; discussion responses at least 150 words each |
| Sources | Aguinis and an article from the chapter's reference list |
| Faith integration | Not required by the guide |
| Format | Current APA with subheadings, cover page and reference page for the summary |
What PSYC 651 Week 1 Weekly Assignments 1: Reading Summary, Case Study and Article Review asks for
Each week you complete four items. Weekly Reading Summary (25 points): 1.5 to 2 pages with an introduction summarizing the reading, 3 to 5 paragraphs each on a major theme, and a conclusion on practical application in a business setting, in current APA with subheadings, a cover page and a reference page not counted. Weekly Content Presentation/Discussion (20 points): your group's presenter turns their summary into a narrated 5 to 7-minute YouTube PowerPoint ending with 2 questions, one on research and one on practice; when not presenting, you answer both questions in at least 150 words each, with 1 reference per answer. Case Study (40 points): you pick 1 case that matches the reading and answer its questions. Research Article Review (10 points): you summarize 1 article from the chapter's references in at least 350 words using the review format in the example. Week 1 covers Aguinis chapter 1. Together worth 95 points.
Where it fits in PSYC 651
In the published schedule, Weekly Assignments 1: Reading Summary, Case Study and Article Review is one of 9 graded written assignments in PSYC 651. It is the first written assignment in the course; the next is Week 2 Weekly Assignments 2: Reading Summary, Case Study and Article Review.
How PSYC 651 Week 1 Weekly Assignments 1: Reading Summary, Case Study and Article Review is graded
Liberty grades Weekly Assignments 1: Reading Summary, Case Study and Article Review with the rubric attached to the assignment in Canvas, worth 95 points in the published guide. That is about 9% of the course's 1,010 points. The rubric rows are the real instructions. Draft against them, and you will rarely be surprised by the grade.
Course grades in PSYC 651 use Liberty's point scale: an A is 940 to 1010 points of the course total. Missing the length or source minimum usually costs points on several rows at once, which is why the checklist below starts with them.
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. Check the due dates in your Canvas section, which govern.
The PSYC 651 Week 1 method, step by step
Set up the data before the write-up
Work through the Weekly Assignments 1: Reading Summary, Case Study and Article Review calculations or software steps first and save the output. The written part interprets those numbers, so they have to be right before you explain them.
Show the method
Say which method, formula or test you used and why it fits the question. Graders want to see that the choice was deliberate.
Report the results plainly
Report each result with its value and what it measures. Tables and figures help when they are labeled and referred to in the text.
Interpret in the context of the question
Translate the numbers into a conclusion about the question. Say what decision they support and how confident you can be.
Name the limits
Name the assumptions and limits. A result with its limits stated reads as professional.
Submit the files the guide asks for
Check which files Canvas expects (spreadsheet, output, written document) and that each is complete and labeled (Summary 1.5 to 2 pages; article review at least 350 words; discussion responses at least 150 words each).
Draft the reading summary first, since it feeds the presentation and helps with the case. Pick a case that lets you apply the week's main concept, and choose a review article from the chapter's references that you can summarize clearly in the given format.
A structure for PSYC 651 Week 1 Weekly Assignments 1: Reading Summary, Case Study and Article Review
Word targets are planning numbers for about 1,100 words of body text, set by the length in the guide; the rubric decides where to spend more.
| Section | What it must do | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Reading summary | Themes and application. | ~290 words |
| Case study | Questions answered with concepts. | ~460 words |
| Article review | Accurate, 350 words. | ~120 words |
| Presentation discussion | Two referenced responses. | ~230 words |
A topic angle that works
Chapter 1 defines performance management as a continuous process of identifying, measuring and developing performance aligned with strategy, distinguishing it from once-a-year appraisal.
Model paragraph with notes
An original paragraph written by our desk to show the register that earns full rubric credit. It is study material: learn the moves, then write your own.
Summary excerpt: Aguinis defines performance management as a continuous process of identifying, measuring and developing the performance of individuals and teams and aligning it with the organization's strategic goals. Unlike annual appraisal, it involves ongoing feedback and coaching. Practical application: a manager who holds monthly check-ins rather than one year-end review can correct problems early and recognize progress.
- A definition.
- The contrast.
- An application.
Mistakes that cost points on PSYC 651 Week 1
- A summary without themes or application.
- Case answers without concepts.
- Discussion responses without references.
Checklist before you submit
- Length: Summary 1.5 to 2 pages; article review at least 350 words; discussion responses at least 150 words each
- Sources: Aguinis and an article from the chapter's reference list
- Calculations checked and output saved
- Every table and figure referred to in the text
- Each rubric row read against the section that answers it
Questions students ask
What is due each week in PSYC 651?
A reading summary, a case study, a research article review and the group presentation discussion, worth 95 points together.
How many points is PSYC 651 Week 1 Weekly Assignments 1: Reading Summary, Case Study and Article Review worth?
95 points in Liberty's published course guide for PSYC 651, out of a course total of 1,010 points (about 9% of the grade). The rubric attached to the assignment in Canvas shows how those points are divided.
Is PSYC 651 Week 1 the same in every section of PSYC 651?
This guide follows Liberty's published course guide for PSYC 651. Liberty notes that course content can change from term to term, so if your Canvas section shows different instructions, a different week or different points, follow Canvas and your instructor.
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