Directions:
Pick one current, peer-reviewed research article (within the last ten years) regarding some topic in Abnormal Psych. Make sure this is original research; not a meta-analysis or a review of some research. Generally speaking, you can know that it is acceptable by reviewing the methods section. Review the article and write a 1000-1500 word report (double-spaced, normal sized font). Include a word count at the end of the paper. Please ask if you have questions regarding the acceptability of your article choice.
Use APA style for your citations, title page, running head and reference page (no abstract is necessary for this assignment). Be sure to have all parts of the assignment contained in one file.
Answer the following questions:
What did the article study? What was the hypothesis? How was the hypothesis tested? What were the results? (There is no need to get into technical statistical jargon here; just summarize it). How does this knowledge benefit those who diagnose and treat psychological disorders?
What criticisms do you have about the way the study was conducted? Would you have done anything differently? If so, what and how? Why? What did you find most interesting about this study? What did you dislike about this study?
Be sure to summarize the results and implications of the study. If you do not understand some part of it, work on summarizing the areas you DO understand. At the least, aim to understand the abstract, results and discussion. Write as if to an educated audience; assume the recipient knows the basics of Abnormal Psych (symptoms, diagnosis, etc.) Use language that is technical/ professional (ie., avoid slang terms like "crazy" or "mental breakdown" or "loony bin").
To find an article:
https://www.utpb.edu/library/
Go to “research databases.” You can search using PsycARTICLES or PsycINFO. Look around at the articles until you find one that pertains to Abnormal Psych and catches your interest. You may find it difficult to understand; that's okay. Just work with the parts you DO understand.
How to use APA style (for your title page, reference page, and in-text citations):http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/(Links to an external site.)
Remember, there are THREE opportunities to submit an article review, of which only TWO are required. You must skip one due date for article reviews; doing a third article review will not result in extra points.
Rubric
Article Review rubricArticle Review rubric
Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Style- Title page |
5.0ptsTitle page is present and complete |
4.0ptsTitle page is present but incomplete/ contains errors |
0.0ptsNo title page is present |
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5.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Style- Reference page |
10.0ptsReference page is present and complete |
7.0ptsReference page is present but incomplete/ contains some errors. |
4.0ptsReference page is present but missing vital parts/ contains multiple errors. |
0.0ptsNo reference page is present |
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10.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Style- In-text citations |
10.0ptsIn-text citations are present and correctly used |
7.0ptsIn-text citations are present but incomplete/ contains some errors |
4.0ptsIn-text citations are present but contain multiple errors/ are incorrectly used. |
0.0ptsNo in-text citations are present |
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10.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentAddresses and answers all questions in prompt, in depth and with understanding Primary emphasis should be placed on understanding the article (hypothesis, methodology, findings, application). Secondary emphasis should be placed on critique/ likes/ dislikes. |
50.0ptsAddresses and answers all questions in prompt, in depth and with understanding |
44.0ptsAddresses and answers all questions in prompt, with satisfactory depth/ understanding. |
38.0ptsAddresses and answers most questions in prompt, with some errors |
25.0ptsAddresses and answers few questions, with insufficient detail |
0.0ptsDoes not address or answer questions in prompt |
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50.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle choice |
5.0ptsArticle is peer-reviewed journal article, appropriate to the subject |
0.0ptsArticle is not peer-reviewed journal article OR does not pertain to the subject |
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5.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar/ spelling/ clarity |
10.0ptsNo errors in grammar/ spelling/ clarity. |
8.0ptsFew errors in grammar/ spelling/ clarity |
3.0ptsMultiple errors in grammar/ spelling/ clarity |
0.0ptsExcessive errors in grammar/ spelling/ clarity |
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10.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation of information |
10.0ptsDemonstrates an ability to paraphrase and synthesize information appropriately and accurately |
8.0ptsFew errors in ability to paraphrase/ synthesize information |
3.0ptsMultiple errors in ability to paraphrase/ synthesize information |
0.0ptsExcessive errors in ability to paraphrase/ synthesize information |
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10.0pts
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Total Points:100.0 |