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Assignment | Serial Killer Research (Sawyerr): Getting Started

PSYC 2301 | Prof. C. Sawyerr (Spring 2021)

Course Assignment

You're writing a profile about a specific serial killer from the list provided by Dr. Sawyerr!

  • Biographical information and criminal activity may be gleaned from news articles, court documents, books or documentaries.
  • Characterization of the killer: this is where your scholarly source will most likely come into play.

Your Goals:

  • Locate 5 sources:
  • APA References page of your sources
  • 15-min max presentation on your killer
    • your presentation also needs APA references: references list at the end, parenthetical citations on slides!

Parenthetical Citations: Knowledge Check