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Article Reviews Instructions

Purpose:

The purpose of the article review is to guide you through some of the thought processes necessary to be a savvy consumer of primary sources. This exercise will help you determine not only the findings in the article but also the larger theoretical framework in which the author has placed those findings, the limitations of the work, and the impact it has had on the scientific community. By answering the following questions, you will also have a clear understanding of the development and rationale of the research hypothesis. Finally, this process will also help you learn to communicate your own ideas more effectively in your final paper and perhaps your thesis.

Instructions:

Submit the completed form and a PDF of the article being reviewed. See the example below for a detailed explanation of the required material for each question.

Each article review myst be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned modules/weeks.

1.      APA reference of the article being reviewed.

Write the reference for the article as if it were in the reference section of your paper.

2.       What is the research problem that is being investigated? What is the purpose of the research being conducted?

Provide the “why” behind the paper.  Why have they conducted this experiment? For example: “These experiments were designed to explore the role of second order conditioning in anxiety disorders.”

3.      What is the research question?

The research question is more specific. What is the specific question or questions the article will answer as a result of the study or experiment. For example: “Are adolescents more sensitive to the memory imparting effects of alcohol?”

4.      How many sources are used in the introduction? List each one. Tell how many sentences are written about each source.

Count the number of sources in the introduction and then list them. For each source give the number of sentences written about it.

5.      Outline the introduction (Divide the introduction into thematic groups with their own subheadings—and include what information is provided about each source. The end of your outline should point you to the research question and design—these need to be included in your outline).

Think about the introduction as a whole and then break it down into its thematic groups. Be sure to include the research question in the outline.

I.                    Prevalence and cost of drug addiction

a.      Global

b.      US

II.                 Relapse

a.      Prevalence

b.      Description

c.       Cause

d.      Prevention

III.              Spontaneous Recovery

a.      Animal studies

                                                                          i.      Dr. X first described it in rats

                                                                        ii.      Theoretical explanation

1.      Initial explanation is….

2.      Recent studies suggest that it is best explained in terms of …..

b.      Human studies

                                                                          i.      Consistent with animal findings.

IV.               Spontaneous Recovery used to explain drug relapse

a.      Animal studies

                                                                          i.      Stress

                                                                        ii.      Small dose induction

b.      Human studies

                                                                          i.      Stress

                                                                        ii.      Small dose induction

1.      Prescription pain medication

V.                 Research question: Could stress management help reduce relapse in individuals recovering from substance us?

a.      Hypothesis of the writers

b.      Support for hypothesis

c.       Predicted results

6.      What are two (or more) theories that are discussed in the introduction? How are they used to motivate (or set up) the research question? Do the authors agree or disagree with these theories?

Simply restate the theories discussed in the introduction in your own words.  State how these theories are driving the research questions. If the authors’ hypothesis is correct, will it support the theory or be inconsistent with the theory? You should have a good idea of where the authors stand based on the evidence presented and the arguments they are making.

7.      What previous research (not theories) have been conducted on this topic? How do these previous studies relate to the current research question?

Focus on the experiments cited in the introduction. In your own words, give a short summary of what has already been done and then explain how those findings relate to the current research question. 

8.      Why is the proposed research the logical next step (that is—what rationale and motivation) is there for this research? What hole in psychological knowledge is this study following?

Restate/summarize the authors’ rationale for the research in your own words. How is the current research question a logical progression of the previous findings? Answering this question will require that you think about the authors’ rationale for their research.  They should have made a strong case for why this is the logical next step as well as pointed out that answering this question will fill in an important gap in the literature.

9.      How is the research question operationalized? (First, identify the abstract constructs being studied. Next identify the concrete way these are being observed or measured. This should include your IV and DV.)

A construct is an abstract explanatory variable that is not directly observable (e.g., memory). The concrete way the construct is measured will point you to the dependent variable (DV). For example, if the paper is concerned with memory, the DV may be the number of items recalled. The independent variable (IV) could be the amount of sleep each participant was allowed the night before the test. Remember that we cannot directly measure many of the constructs that are studied in psychology, so it is important that we identify how they are being operationalized in each research study.

10.   What is the research design? (I.e., between or within subjects, what type of statistical tests were used, what were the levels of each variable?)

This information will be in the methods section of your paper. Be sure to provide enough detail to describe how the study was designed.

11.  Describe the results (but not their broader implications). Were the results significant? Which ones? Do these support or not support the hypothesis?

Describe the results in your own words. For example: Group X was able to recall significantly more words than Group Y. This finding supports the hypothesis that manipulation Y would reduce recall.

12.  Outline the discussion.

Divide the discussion into thematic groups with their own subheadings. This should probably begin with a summary of the results and the previous sources. How many sources are used in the general discussion? Summarize the sources used and how they relate to the discussion and the research question.

13.  What limitations are mentioned? Why are these limitations theoretically interesting?

Limitations can be found in the discussion section of the paper. If a limitation is that they didn’t have X control group, then explain in your own words why that is important. Does does it change the interpretation of the findings?

14.  What future research is anticipated? Why is the future research theoretically interesting?

Describe in your own words the future research that the author anticipates. Discuss why these studies would be of theoretical importance. How would they further our understanding of the construct or theory in question?

15.  What is the Eigenfactor of the journal that published this article? Is it high or low? Do you think that the impact factor influences the quality of the article (or vise-versa)?

The Eigenfactor is one measure of the impact of a journal. If you are unfamiliar with Eigenfactors, please see this website for a short description. You can find the Eigenfactor for your article at the Eigenfactor website. Type in the name of your journal, find it in the list of results and report the EF value. Remember the total of all Eigenfactors is 100 and the highest individual Eigenfactor currently belongs to Science (1.22).

16.  How many times has this article been cited?

There are many ways to find this information. Some database site will give you this information or you can go to Web of Science and select a “Cited Reference Search”. This information should give you a rough idea of the impact this article has had on the field.

Article review 

Name:_______

Topic of Research Paper:_______

1.      APA reference of article being reviewed

2.      What is the research problem that is being investigated? What is the purpose of the research being conducted?

3.      What is the research question?

4.      How many sources are used in the Introduction? List each one. Tell how many sentences are written about each source.

5.      Outline the introduction (Divide the introduction into thematic groups with their own subheadings and include what information is provided about each source. The end of your outline should point you to the research question and design—these need to be included in your outline).

6.      What are two (or more) theories that are discussed in the Introduction? How are they used to motivate (or set up) the research question? Do the authors agree or disagree with these theories?

7.      What previous research (not theories) have been conducted on this topic? How do these previous studies relate to the current research question?

8.      Why is the proposed research the logical next step (that is—what rationale and motivation) is there for this research? What hole in Psychological knowledge is this study following?

9.      How is the research question operationalized? (First, identify the abstract constructs being studied. Next identify the concrete way these are being observed or measured. This should include your IV and DV.)

10.  What is the research design? (I.e. between or within subjects, what type of statistical tests were used, what were the levels of each variable)

11.  Describe the results (but not their broader implications). Were their results significant? Which ones? Do these support or not support the hypothesis?

12.  Outline the discussion. (Divide the discussion into thematic groups with their own subheadings. This should probably begin with a summary of the results, and the previous sources. How many sources are used in the general discussion? Summarize the sources used and how they relate to the discussion and the research question.)

13.  What limitations are mentioned? Why are these limitations theoretically interesting?

14.  What future research is anticipated? Why is the future research theoretically interesting?

15.  What is the Eigenfactor of the journal that published this article? Is it high or low? Do you think that the impact factor influences the quality of the article (or vise-versa)?

1.      How many times has this article been cited? 

Article Reviews Grading Rubric

Category

Meets Expectations

Partially Meets Expectations

Does Not Meet Expectations

Points

Earned

1. Current APA Reference

.5 points

Meets all of the following criteria:

Accurate, current APA formatting.

.25 points

Missing 1 of the following criteria:

Accurate, current APA formatting.

0 to .125 points

Missing both of the following:

Accurate, current APA formatting.

2. Problem and Purpose of Research

2 points

Meets all of the following criteria:

Clearly states the problem being investigated.

Clearly states the purpose of the research.

1 points

Missing 1 of the following criteria:

Clearly states the problem being investigated.

Clearly states the purpose of the research.

0 to .5 points

Missing more than 1 of the following criteria:

Clearly states the problem being investigated.

Clearly states the purpose of the research.

3. Research Question

2 points

Clearly and accurately states the research question.

1 points

Research question is either not entirely clear or accurate.

0 to .5 points

Research question is neither clear nor accurate.

4. Describe Sources in Introduction

2 points

Meets all of the following criteria:

Accurately states the number of sources in introduction.

Accurately lists each of the sources.

Accurately reports how many sentences are written about each source.

1 point

Missing 1 of the following criteria:

Accurately states the number of sources in introduction.

Accurately lists each of the sources.

Accurately reports how many sentences are written about each source.

0 to .5 points

Missing more than 1 of the following criteria:

Accurately states the number of sources in introduction.

Accurately lists each of the sources.

Accurately reports how many sentences are written about each source.

5. Outline the Introduction

3 points

Accurately and clearly outlines the introduction.

1.5 points

Outline is missing some key elements.

0 to .75 points

Outline is missing several key elements.

6. Theories in Introduction

2 points

Meets all of the following criteria:

Names 2 or more theories discussed in the introduction.

Describes how theories are related to the research question.

Accurately reports that the authors agree or disagree with each theory.

1 point

Missing 1 of the following criteria:

Names 2 or more theories discussed in the introduction.

Describes how theories are related to the research question.

Accurately reports that the authors agree or disagree with each theory.

0 to .5 points

Missing more than 1 of the following criteria:

Names 2 or more theories discussed in the introduction.

Describes how theories are related to the research question.

Accurately reports that the authors agree or disagree with each theory. 

7. Previous Research

2 points

Meets all of the following criteria:

Accurately describes previous research that has been conducted on the topic.

Clearly and accurately describes how previous studies related to the current research question.

1 point

Meets 1 of the following criteria:

Accurately describes previous research that has been conducted on the topic.

Clearly and accurately describes how previous studies related to the current research question.

0 to .5 points

Meets none of the following criteria:

Accurately describes previous research that has been conducted on the topic.

Clearly and accurately describes how previous studies related to the current research question.

8. Rational and Motivation for Research

2 points

Accurately describes the rationale and motivation for the studies being conducted in your own words.

1 point

Missing a key element in the rationale for the current studies being conducted.

0 to .5 points

Fails to accurately describe the rationale for the studies being conducted in your own words.

9. Operationalizing the Research Questions

2 points

Accurately describes how the research question (construct) is being measured (concrete), including the independent and dependent variables.

1 point

Missing a key element in describing how the research question is being measured. 

0 to .5 points

Fails to accurately describe how the research question is being measured.

10. Research Design

2 points

Meets all of the following criteria:

Accurately describes the design of the studies.

Accurately describes the statistical tests used in the studies.

Names the variable and levels of each of the variables.

1 point

Missing 1 or 2 of the following criteria:

Accurately describes the design of the studies.

Accurately describes the statistical tests used in the studies.

Names the variable and levels of each of the variables.

0 to .5 points

Missing more than 2 of the following criteria:

Accurately describes the design of the studies.

Accurately describes the statistical tests used in the studies.

Names the variable and levels of each of the variables.

11. Results

2 points

Meets all of the following criteria:

Accurately describes each of the results in your own words.

States if the results were statistically significant.

Accurately states if each finding supports the research hypothesis.

1 point

Meets 1 or 2 of the following criteria:

Accurately describes each of the results in your own words.

States if the results were statistically significant.

Accurately states if each finding supports the research hypothesis.

0 to .5 points

Missing all of the following criteria:

Accurately describes each of the results in your own words.

States if the results were statistically significant.

Accurately states if each finding supports the research hypothesis.

12. Outline discussion

3 points

Accurately and clearly outlines the discussion section.

1.5 points

Outline is missing some key elements.

0 to .75 points

Outline is missing several key elements.

13. Limitations

1 point

Identifies limitations and their theoretical importance.

.5 points

Missing some key limitations or their theoretical importance.

0 to .25 points

Missing more than half of the discussed limitations and their theoretical importance.

14. Future Research

1.5 points

Meets the following criteria:

Identifies future research anticipated.

Identifies theoretical importance of the anticipated research.

.75 points

Meets 1 of the following criteria:

Identifies future research anticipated.

Identifies theoretical importance of the anticipated research.

0 to .375 points

Meets none of the following criteria:

Identifies future research anticipated.

Identifies theoretical importance of the anticipated research.

15. Eigenfactor

2 points

Meets all of the following criteria:

Accurately reports Eigenfactor.

Accurately describes its relative strength (high or low).

Accurately discusses relationship between the impact factor and the quality of the article.

1 point

Missing 1 of the following criteria:

Accurately reports Eigenfactor.

Accurately describes its relative strength (high or low).

Accurately discusses relationship between the impact factor and the quality of the article.

0 to .5 points

Missing more than one of the following criteria:

Accurately reports Eigenfactor.

Accurately describes its relative strength (high or low).

Accurately discusses relationship between the impact factor and the quality of the article.

16. Citation number

1 point

Accurately reports the number of times the article has been cited.

.5 points

Some reports of the number of times the article has been cited are missing or inaccurate.

0 to .25 points

Does not accurately reports the number of times the article has been cited.

Total

/30

In this assignment, you will create the thesis statement for your Final Assignment. The thesis is the statement of your perspectives on the literature. It should also include the rationale and relevant empirical and theoretical background supporting your perspectives. The primary objective of this assignment is to outline specific areas of inquiry you intend to answer in the course of the Integrative Literature Review. Although they may change during the course of the review, articulating these areas of inquiry early will help provide focus and direction for your research.

Begin by introducing the areas of inquiry to be included in your Integrative Literature Review. Explain your perspective on the literature and include how you arrived at this viewpoint, how the literature you have chosen to include supports this viewpoint, and why this perspective is relevant to the field of psychology.

Based on your introduction, briefly discuss the literature you have chosen by integrating concepts developed from your four different content domains. Be sure to utilize at least one peer-reviewed source per domain. Construct clear and concise arguments using evidence-based psychological concepts and theories to support your perspectives regarding the literature. 

To conclude your assignment, identify any overarching implications shown in the studies and describe how these influenced your perspectives on the literature.

The Integrative Literature Review: Thesis Statement

• Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least four peer-reviewed sources (one source per domain).
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate reference list that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

This is a graded discussion: 3 points possible

due Jul 20

Week 2 – Discussion

1 1 unread reply. 3 3 replies.

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

 Past to Present

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read the required chapters from the Harré (2006) Key Thinkers in Psychology e-book. Examine one of the schools of thought (psychoanalysis, behaviorism, etc.) presented in the reading that is significant in the evolution of modern psychology. Select one theorist associated with this school of thought and explain the specific theoretical perspective(s) and/or contribution(s) this individual made to the field of psychology. Evaluating the impact of the theory and/or contribution(s) to the field as a whole, identify the strengths and weaknesses of your theorist’s contribution(s).

Choose one contemporary issue or problem that is prevalent in today’s news and research a minimum of one peer-reviewed article on this issue in the Ashford University Library. Evaluate the issue from your chosen school of thought and your theorist’s perspective. Explain how the theory provides a deeper understanding of and insight into the conditions and behaviors related to the contemporary issue. Evaluate contemporary applications of psychological theory to the issue. Support your evaluation of the news piece with your peer-reviewed research on the topic.

Guided Response: Review several of your classmate’s posts and respond to at least two of your peers by 11:59 p.m. on Day 7 of the week. You are encouraged to post your required replies earlier in the week to promote more meaningful and interactive discourse in this discussion. Were there any contributions to the field of psychology by your colleagues’ chosen theorist that were not included in his or her initial post? How might these contributions have provided more insight into the contemporary issue being considered? Critically examine and reconcile any discrepancies between your classmate’s perspective(s) and the research he or she cited. Suggest a different theoretical perspective that might align more easily with the contemporary issue identified by your colleague. Continue to monitor the discussion forum until 5:00 p.m. MST on Day 7 of the week and respond to anyone who replies to your initial post.

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Complete the Jung Typology Test.

Write a 750-1,000-word essay using the theories of Jung and Gardner to describe your top three strengths and how these will help you be a better student. Review any of the readings and/or videos listed for this week to support your ideas. Remember, you need to use at least three to four sources.

1. Describe the theories of Jung and Gardner.
2. Using the theories of Jung and Gardner, identify your top three strengths.
3. Select two other participants and identify/assess their top three strengths, based on results from the Jung Typology Test.  These participants need to be individuals whose behavior you are familiar with.  The participants can be family, friends, and/or co-workers.
4. Using your results and the results of the two participants, describe your top three strengths and how they are similar or different from the two participants.
5. Discuss why the similarities and differences are important to know and understand.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

PSY100.T4PersonalityAssessmentPaper_1-5-15.docx

http://humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm

http://www.humanmetrics.com/personality/isfj my results

ISFJ

Introverted Sensing Feeling Judging

ISFJs are characterized above all by their desire to serve others, their “need to be needed.” In extreme cases, this need is so strong that standard give-and-take relationships are deeply unsatisfying to them; however, most ISFJs find more than enough with which to occupy themselves within the framework of a normal life. (Since ISFJs, like all SJs, are very much bound by the prevailing social conventions, their form of “service” is likely to exclude any elements of moral or political controversy; they specialize in the local, the personal, and the practical.)

ISFJs are often unappreciated, at work, home, and play. Ironically, because they prove over and over that they can be relied on for their loyalty and unstinting, high-quality work, those around them often take them for granted–even take advantage of them. Admittedly, the problem is sometimes aggravated by the ISFJs themselves; for instance, they are notoriously bad at delegating (“If you want it done right, do it yourself”). And although they’re hurt by being treated like doormats, they are often unwilling to toot their own horns about their accomplishments because they feel that although they deserve more credit than they’re getting, it’s somehow wrong to want any sort of reward for doing work (which is supposed to be a virtue in itself). (And as low-profile Is, their actions don’t call attention to themselves as with charismatic Es.) Because of all of this, ISFJs are often overworked, and as a result may suffer from psychosomatic illnesses.

In the workplace, ISFJs are methodical and accurate workers, often with very good memories and unexpected analytic abilities; they are also good with people in small-group or one-on-one situations because of their patient and genuinely sympathetic approach to dealing with others. ISFJs make pleasant and reliable co-workers and exemplary employees, but tend to be harried and uncomfortable in supervisory roles. They are capable of forming strong loyalties, but these are personal rather than institutional loyalties; if someone they’ve bonded with in this way leaves the company, the ISFJ will leave with them, if given the option. Traditional careers for an ISFJ include: teaching, social work, most religious work, nursing, medicine (general practice only), clerical and and secretarial work of any kind, and some kinds of administrative careers.

While their work ethic is high on the ISFJ priority list, their families are the centers of their lives. ISFJs are extremely warm and demonstrative within the family circle–and often possessive of their loved ones, as well. When these include Es who want to socialize with the rest of the world, or self-contained ITs, the ISFJ must learn to adjust to these behaviors and not interpret them as rejection. Being SJs, they place a strong emphasis on conventional behavior (although, unlike STJs, they are usually as concerned with being “nice” as with strict propriety); if any of their nearest and dearest depart from the straight-and-narrow, it causes the ISFJ major embarrassment: the closer the relationship and the more public the act, the more intense the embarrassment (a fact which many of their teenage children take gleeful advantage of). Over time, however, ISFJs usually mellow, and learn to regard the culprits as harmless eccentrics :-). Needless to say, ISFJs take infinite trouble over meals, gifts, celebrations, etc., for their loved ones–although strong Js may tend to focus more on what the recipient should want rather than what they do want.

Like most Is, ISFJs have a few, close friends. They are extremely loyal to these, and are ready to provide emotional and practical support at a moment’s notice. (However, like most Fs they hate confrontation; if you get into a fight, don’t expect them to jump in after you. You can count on them, however, run and get the nearest authority figure.) Unlike with EPs, the older the friendship is, the more an ISFJ will value it. One ISFJ trait that is easily misunderstood by those who haven’t known them long is that they are often unable to either hide or articulate any distress they may be feeling. For instance, an ISFJ child may be reproved for “sulking,” the actual cause of which is a combination of physical illness plus misguided “good manners.” An adult ISFJ may drive a (later ashamed) friend or SO into a fit of temper over the ISFJ’s unexplained moodiness, only afterwards to explain about a death in the family they “didn’t want to burden anyone with.” Those close to ISFJs should learn to watch for the warning signs in these situations and take the initiative themselves to uncover the problem.

(ISFJ stands for Introvert, Sensing, Feeling, Judging and represents individual’s preferences in four dimensions characterising personality type, according to Jung’s and Briggs Myers’ theories of personality type.)

Your Type Preferences

Introvert(16%) Sensing(1%) Feeling(22%) Judging(30%)

Because you appear to have marginal or no (1%) preference of Sensing over Intuition, characteristics of more than one personality type may apply to you:ISFJ and INFJ.

please test yoursef and one other person