Explains the role of the brain in cognitive functions.
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 according to APA guidelines.
| Content
60 Percent |
Points Earned
X/6 |
| · 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 |
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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 |
Points Earned
X/2 |
| · 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 |
