Phineas Gage Paper
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you explain the role of the brain in cognitive functions. As a part of your explanation, describe what Phineas Gage’s accident revealed about how brain areas support cognitive function.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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Phineas Gage Paper
This assignment is due in Week One.
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Content 60 Percent |
Points Earned X/6 |
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· Explains the role of the brain in cognitive functions. · Describes what Phineas Gage’s accident revealed about how brain areas support cognitive function. |
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Organization and Development 20 Percent |
Points Earned X/2 |
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· The paper is 700 to 1,050 words in length. · The paper is clear and organized; major points are supported by details, examples, or analysis. · The tone aligns with the assignment’s purpose and is geared toward the appropriate audience. · The paper provides relevant and sufficient background on the topic. · The paper is logical, flows, and reviews the major points. |
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Mechanics and Format 20 Percent |
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· The assignment file is presentable and functional. · Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. · The paper—including the title page, reference page, tables, and any appendices—is consistent with APA guidelines. |
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Total Earned X/10 |
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