INSTRUCTIONS
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Here are the assignment instructions:
1) You will pick one topic that we have explored throughout the course/book or one that falls under the umbrella of life-span psychology but wasn’t discussed.
2) Then you’ll identify a question you would like answered, a research question if you will, that will help you hone in on what you are looking for in the research. What and How type questions work well here. The question needs to be specific instead of general and align with life-span psychology.
3) Find three studies that address an element of your research question. If you have questions about your topic, research question, and/or finding studies email me. I’m happy to help.
Layout: The source citation in APA format goes first, then the two paragraphs for each AB. The first paragraph is the paraphrased (in your own words) summary of the study, hitting those specific elements of goal, hypothesis, participants, methods, and results. It should summarize the main essence of the study to include; a brief description of the purpose/goal/hypothesis of the study, the participants (who, how many, etc…), how the study was conducted (methods section), and the results. DO NOT use the study’s abstract. It all should be in your own words as if you were explaining “this recent study you read” to someone. How would you explain/describe it to help that person understand its essence, in a professional voice? Then the 2nd paragraph will include your critical thoughts about the study (e.g., the methods section specifically) and the topic itself (any aha – lightbulb or hmm – curiosity moments?), and how it addresses your research question. Make sure you are descriptive and expansive. The source/study should be after the year 2000. Participants need to be humans, not animals, reptiles or insects. Avoid case studies, meta-analyses, or literature reviews. These will not give you the information you need to adequately address the above prompts. No direct quotes, in either paragraph. Everything should be in your own words. Here is the link to the Purdue Owl website specific to citing studies: Citing a Study APA
Format: The final three (3) annotated bibliographies should be submitted/attached as one document (not 3 separate files, only one file) in either .doc or .pdf format. All three will be connected to the research question that you have identified within life-span psychology (topic and participants). One annotated bibliography per page, 400-word count for each AB, meaning you will want to use the page break feature in Word to present each AB on its own page (see sample in AB resource folder). Once the file with the three annotated bibliographies is submitted, return to the submission area and check the SafeAssign similarity report. The report should reflect only replication in the citation references, not within the paragraphs of content. Two attempts are allowed. I will grade the last attempt only.
For more information about this assignment please check out all the available resources to aid in your success: A) the 3 AB Sample document below, B) The instructional video in this module, and C) the “Annotated Bibliography” folder located in this module and on the left-hand side in Class Resources. There you will find samples, instructional videos, and additional FAQ’s about this assignment. I HAVE ATTAHCED AN EXAMPLE ON THE FILE ATTAHCED BELOW.