A. Summary of Article/ Research Report
Answer each question in complete sentences and with specific information obtained from the article.
1. Background of Study
Identify the name of the journal the article was published in. Who is the journal written for? Is it directed to a particular type of psychologist (i.e. neuropsychologist, clinical psychologist etc.)? (5 points)
What is the context of the study? Provide some background information (see article Introduction) (10 points).
2. Hypothesis
What is the study hypothesis:
– Cite the authors’ hypothesis (hint, look for a statement at the end of the introduction). (10 points)
– Write the authors’ hypothesis in your own words. (5 points)
3. Methods:
Who were the participants and how were participants recruited? (10 points)
Which of the methods described in the textbook were used in the study?
– For example is this an experimental or quasi-experimental study or is this an observational study? Were variables manipulated? (5 points)
– What data collection methods were used (invasive techniques, EEG, surveys, interviews, questionnaires or direct observations….)? (10 points)
Results:
Summarize in your own words the findings. Comment on the significance of the results. (10 points)
4. Discussion/ Conclusions:
Describe in your own words the conclusions the authors’ reach based on their findings. (10 points)
B. Your Evaluation of the study/ report
What was most interesting and/or difficult? Do you agree with the researcher’s conclusions? Why or why not? Be specific and refer to methods etc. in your evaluation. What are possible applications or future directions of this research? (15 points).
C. Copy and paste the article abstract following the reference list. (5 points)
A complete report will include:
- In text citations and a reference list in APA style. (5 points)
- Coherent and logical presentation. (10 points)