Step 1: Read the tips from the UMGC library on “Finding Experimental (Empirical) Research Articles.” Pay special attention to the sections on “Scholarly Research Articles” the “Structure of An Experimental Article”
Step 2: Using the UMGC Library electronic databases, find a research study article published in the last seven (7) years related to personality (i.e., disorders, therapeutic intervention, traits, etc.) using an APA journal with a focus on Personality (e.g., Journal of Personality and Social Psychology or Personality and Personality Disorders, Community Mental Health Journal, Psychiatry journals, etc.). The article should specifically describe an experiment or empirical study by the researchers. This means that the researchers conducted a study that is a true experiment with an easily identifiable independent and dependent variable (e.g., Do not select meta-analyses, concept summaries, case studies, pilot studies, editorials, position papers, or theoretical articles, etc.). It is your responsibility to make sure that the journal article you select is appropriate. If you are unsure about the relevance of your article or if it meets the requirements for this assignment, contact me for approval.
Step 3: Read the article starting with the Title and Abstract, which will give you a quick preview of the purpose and results of the article.
*PLEASE NOTE: You are allowed to upload multiple files for this assignment. So, you must upload a copy of the article as a file, or provide the permalink and doi# to the article in the comments as part of your submission.
Step 4: Read the Introduction. Highlight the purpose of the article and the author’s hypothesis (e.g., what was studied, what the authors predicted, and why they found the topic worthy of study). Pay attention to the context provided for the research (i.e., what research has been done previously in the field? What issue or problem is this study trying to address?)
Step 5: Read the Methods section. Note the description of the participants and any tests, surveys, questionnaires, apparatus, or other materials that were used. Pay particular attention to the details involved in the experimental procedure. How were the variables manipulated or measured? Recall that the Independent Variable (IV) is the variable that is manipulated by the research (i.e., whether the room is hot or cold (if that is the variable of interest) or whether participants are given a placebo, shown any type of media or other stimuli, given talk therapy, or instructed to take medication (if that is the variable of interest). Remember that the Independent Variable is what was different about the experiences of the different groups. Recall also that the Dependent Variable (DV) is that variable that is measured, or, the outcome of the study (i.e., test performance or lessening of depressive symptoms).
Step 6: Read the Results. Try not to get intimidated by complex statistical analysis. Instead of focusing on the numbers, focus on the short descriptions that accompany the findings explaining what the researchers found (i.e., Did the researchers find evidence that supports their hypothesis?)
Step 7: Read the Discussion. Pay special attention here to what the authors say about the importance of their findings or the lack of findings. Think about other things you could do to look at this issue.
Step 8: Prepare a 3 to 5-page summary, at a minimum, of the article paraphrased in your own words and your own writing style and structure. When necessary, to capture important details, fully paraphrase the details being summarized. Changing a few words from the original is not fully paraphrasing. For more guidance on paraphrasing, check out the video HERE.
*Be sure to use the following Headings and address the following questions in your summary:
Introduction
What is the purpose of the research? (i.e., address specifics regarding the overall purpose of the research in question.)
What hypothesis is tested? (i.e., provide a clear statement of the researchers’ prediction of what they think they will find.)
Methods
How did the researchers investigate their research question? What research methodology was used (i.e., Provide details regarding the population sampled, demographics, assessment tools, and the study’s research methodology)? Examine other elements of the study (i.e., inclusion and exclusion criteria, demand characteristics, external validity, etc.)
Results and Conclusions (Discussion)
What are the pertinent results of the manipulation? What were the findings and conclusions drawn based on the hypotheses?
What was at least one critical dilemma in the study (i.e., ethical/socio-cultural)
Personal Statement
What are the strengths, weaknesses, and benefits of the study conducted? Should it be repeated? What could be improved?
What is your overall impression of the work? What are the implications of the study in terms of future trends?
You MUST use the four headings that are bolded above, but your review should be written as a coherent essay, using paragraph format (i.e., do not format as a list of answers to these questions). You may include additional insights in your analysis, but you must address these key issues.
Step 9: Prepare your Article Review according to the following guidelines:
Structure your paper utilizing APA style (7th Edition); this includes title page, headings, in-text citations, reference page, and general paper format (1-inch margins, double-spaced, appropriately sized sans serif or serif fonts – e.g., 12 Times Roman). An abstract is not required.
Apply sound writing mechanics: write with clarity, paying attention to spelling, grammar, and syntax.
Please reference the rubric accompanying this assignment for scoring details.
Step 10: Submit the article and the review to your Assignment Folder in either Microsoft Word, PDF, format.
*DON’T FORGET TO UPLOAD A COPY OF THE ARTICLE OR THE PERMALINK TO THE ARTICLE WITH YOUR SUBMISSION!
**ASSIGNMENT TIPS:
A) The below information includes tips and tricks that will help you find articles in our UMGC Library.
Figure 1: The UMGC Library can provide access to recent psychology journals.
Home – UMGC Library – LibGuides at University of Maryland Global Campus
Note: Sometimes the most recent year’s publications have not yet been posted as full text access (i.e., in place of “Full Text” the “Find It” icon is posted). When this occurs, you can use the library’s Document Express service to request a copy of the article or explore an earlier year of the selected journal to access released full-text articles.
Figure 2: The UMGC Library Guides has a special Research Guide dedicated to Psychology.
Resources – Psychology – LibGuides at University of Maryland Global Campus (umgc.edu)
B) The below information includes assignment examples to support your success with this assignment.
**ASSIGNMENT EXAMPLES
PLEASE NOTE: The attached assignment examples are from a different course and are provided for guidance only to support you in meeting the grading rubric requirements. Please do not directly use/copy any portion of the students’ submissions, as while they have allowed their work to be shared, using any portion of their work without expressed permission is unacceptable, and would be considered plagiarized. While these are examples where the students performed well overall in terms of grading, they may not have maximized points for ALL criteria. So, you are still responsible for making sure you review, understand, and meet the requirements outlined in the grading rubric.
Due on Mar 26, 2024 11:59 PM
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