Journal Article Assignment.
Each student will select one empirically researched psychology article published in any professional psychology journal (peer reviewed).
Empirical Research is research that is based on experimentation or observation, i.e. evidence. Such research is often conducted to answer a specific question or to test a hypothesis.
Each student will write 2 full pages of text where you discuss the subject matter of the article and discuss its contributions to a specific area.
The first page should consist of:
Topic – What did the research study?
Rationale – Why did they choose this area?
Hypothesis or Research Question – What was the stated hypothesis or Research Question
Methodology – How did they conduct the study?
Findings – What were the results – hypothesis supported? Research question answered?
The second page should consist of:
Implications – What relevance does the study have for the field of Psychology?
Opinions – discuss your thoughts/opinions regarding the study?
Identifying Appropriate Research Articles:
