The final paper focuses on a particular area of self-regulation studied over the term (the area of choice will be spending). You will identify your topic of interest and develop a model explaining the behaviour or adaptive process through a self-regulation lens. You will argue for your model using the research literature reviewed over the course of the term and any additional material you find necessary to support your model.
Sections within the paper should include:
Introduction – introducing the topic to the reader and why the topic is important. Include relevant citations.
Model – a diagram of your model of self-regulation along with a narrative description and explanation of how the model works to explain.
Literature Review – a critical, integrated review of research findings supporting your model. Do not summarize papers one by one; rather, integrate the findings of the papers organized according to the structure and relationships in your model. Your review should be a coherent narrative that supports your model, but also qualifies any areas where conflicting findings and/or limited research findings are evident.
Conclusion – summarize your model, implications for interventions, and gaps in knowledge and understanding based on your evaluation of the literature reviewed.
Materials provided:
I have attached the articles we have read for the area of spending along with the models which we have created from the information withdrawn (the significant results found within the articles aided us to included what was relevant towards understanding what leads to failure in self-control/self-regulation). The first week we were assigned 3 articles to which the first model was drawn and then another week we were assigned another 3 articles to which a newer model was drawn with the option of including previous information from the older model. From these two models provided a newer one has to be derived. I have also provided a foundational article on Theory Mapping itself along with two conceptual papers. These conceptual papers provide a consistent structure on how the paper should be where the authors introduce the problem, describe the model, review the evidence in support of the model (and where there might be uncertainties) and finally a conclusion.
The learning objectives are also attached where the paper will be evaluated to the extent it successfully meets them. The grading rubric is attached as well.