Select an article that discusses an aspect of your selected topic. Save a copy of the journal article and attach a copy of the 1st page of the article to your finished paper.
Create a cover page (see Format Section above).
Develop a summary of your topic and the research article in essay format (Form well-presented paragraphs with sub-topic headings).
Do Not Copy the Abstract or any portion of the article word-for-word (this would be plagiarism). Always Paraphrase what you have read (place in your own words) and CITE the source that the information came from. Ex: (Licht, Ballantyne, & Hull, 2017)
Include the following information in the summary:
What are the main details surrounding your research topic? Present a very Strong Introduction & Thesis Statement.
2. What nudged you to choose this particular topic to research?
3. Describe the research you found in support of your research topic. (Cite source)
4. What evidence exists to support the findings? (Cite source)
5. Discuss the results of the study, what were the significant findings?
6. Do you think the research adds new knowledge or insight to the topic, why or why not?
Did this research have any impact on you (positively, negatively, neutral)?
8. Suggest other research that may be beneficial for the topic.
9. Conclusion: write a concluding paragraph that summarizes the topic you’ve selected, your thoughts, and suggest research that may be valuable in adding more insight.
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Create a Reference Page using the proper APA format for the reference. Two references are required. One peer-reviewed journal reference is required. Two total “approved” references are required for this assignment (journal article, book, .edu website).
SEE PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH PAPER GRADING RUBRIC FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS REGARDING POINTS FOR EACH ASPECT OF THE ASSIGNMENT.
References to pdf files
Wermter A, Laucht M, Becker K, et al. From nature versus nurture, via nature and nurture, to gene x environment interaction in mental disorders. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry [serial online]. March 2010;19(3):199-210.
García Coll, C. T., Bearer, E. L., & Lerner, R. M. (2004). Nature and Nurture : The Complex Interplay of Genetic and Environmental Influences on Human Behavior and Development. Mahwah, N.J.: Psychology Press.
