Step 2: Using the UMGC Library electronic databases, find an article published in the last seven (7) years in an APA journal with a focus on Personality (e.g., Journal of Personality and Social Psychology or Personality and Personality Disorders). The article should describe, specifically, an experiment or empirical study by the researchers. This means that the researchers conducted a study that contains easily identifiable independent and dependent variables. (Do not select meta-analyses, summaries, editorials, or theoretical articles. It is your responsibility to make sure that the journal article you select is appropriate. If you are unsure about the relevance of your article, contact your instructor for approval.). Step 3: Read the article starting with the Title and Abstract, which will give you a quick preview of the purpose and results of the article. Step 4: Read the Introduction. Highlight the purpose of the article and the authors hypothesis (e.g., what was studied, what the authors predicted, and why they found the topic worthy of study). Pay attention to the context provided for the research (., what research has been done previously in the field? what issue or problem is this study trying to address?) Step 5: Read the Methods section. Note the description of the participants and any tests, surveys, questionnaires, apparatus, or other materials that were used. Pay particular attention to the details involved in the experimental procedure. How were the variables manipulated or measured? Recall that the Independent Variable (IV) is the variable that is manipulated by the research (., whether the room is hot or cold (if that is the variable of interest) or whether participants are given a placebo, shown any type of media or other stimuli, given talk therapy, or instructed to take medication (if that is the variable of interest). Remember that the Independent Variable is what was different about the experiences of the different groups. Recall also that the Dependent Variable (DV) is that variable that is measured, or, the outcome of the study (., test performance or lessening of depressive symptoms). Step 6: Read the Results. Try not to get intimidated by complex statistical analysis. Instead of focusing on the numbers, focus on the short descriptions that accompany the findings explaining what the researchers found (., Did the researchers find evidence that supports their hypothesis?) Step 7: Read the Discussion. Pay special attention here to what the authors say about the importance of their findings or the lack of findings. Think about other things you could do to look at this issue. Step 8: Prepare a 2 to 5 page summary of the article in your own words. Be sure to address the following questions in your summary: What is the purpose of the research? (Address specifics regarding the overall purpose of the research in question.) What hypothesis is tested? (Provide a clear statement of the researchers prediction.) How did the researchers investigate their research question? (Provide details regarding the study methodology.) What are the pertinent results of the manipulation? (What were the findings and conclusions drawn?) What is your personal opinion of the study conducted? Should it be repeated? What could be improved? What is your overall impression of the work? What are the implications of the study for the practice of counseling psychology? Your summary should be written as a coherent essay (do not format as a list of answers to these questions). You may include additional insights in your analysis, but you must address these key issues. Step 9: Prepare your Article Review according to the following guidelines: Structure your paper utilizing APA style (7th Edition); this includes title page, headings, in-text citations, reference page, and general paper format (1-inch margins, double-spaced, appropriately sized sans serif or serif fonts – ., 12 Times Roman). An abstract is not required. Apply sound writing mechanics: write with clarity, paying attention to spelling, grammar, and syntax. Submit to your Assignment Folder as a single document in either Microsoft Word, PDF, or RTF format. Due Date Nov 2, 2021 11:59 PM Hide Rubrics Rubric Name: Article Review – 100 points This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table. Content Exceptional 20 points Exceeds Expectations 17 points Meets Expectations 14 points Meets Some Expectations 11 points Meets Minimal Expectations 8 points Not Done 0 points Criterion Score Introduction – Study Relevance/Purpose ~ The student shows a strong understanding of the research questions and the research findings presented in the article. Identifies an article presenting a highly relevant experiment to personality psychology. Provides an insightful, detailed summary of the studys purpose and hypothesis tested. Article within last 7 years. Identifies an article presenting a relevant experiment to personality psychology. Provides a clear summary of the studys purpose and hypothesis tested. Article may have been published outside of the 7-year timeframe. Identifies an article presenting a relevant experiment to personality psychology. Summary connected to the studys purpose and hypothesis tested but lacks detail. Article may have occurred outside of the 7-year timeframe. Identifies an article tangentially relevant to the experimental study of personality. Summary provides vague explanation of the reasons behind the study and no clearly stated hypothesis. Article may have occurred outside of the 7-year timeframe. Identifies an article unrelated to personality psychology. Summary missing significant information. Little mention of the reasons behind the study and not clearly stated hypothesis. Article published outside of the 7-year timeframe. Fails to identify an article. Missing the studys purpose and hypothesis tested summary. Score of Introduction – Study Relevance/Purpose ~ The student shows a strong understanding of the research questions and the research findings presented in the article.,/ 20Criterion score has been overridden Method ~ The student critically examines aspects of the study (demand characteristics, external validity, selection of subject population) Provides an insightful, detailed summary of the participants and methods used to perform the research (., sample population/size, variables, procedures). Clear detailed description of the participants and methods used to perform the research (., sample population/size, variables, procedures). Organized description of the participants and methods used to perform the research; topics addressed but may lack depth. Adequate description of the participants and methods used to perform the research. Details missing, ., sample population, variables, procedures. Vague description of the participants and methods used to perform the research. No description. Score of Method ~ The student critically examines aspects of the study (demand characteristics, external validity, selection of subject population),/ 20Criterion score has been overridden Results and Conclusions ~ The student discusses the results and conclusions made; mentions at least one critical dilemma in the study (ethical/socio-cultural) Clear statement of the main results of the study. Detailed, insightful explanation/discussion of the researchers conclusions. Clear statement of the main results of the study. Detailed discussion of the researchers conclusions. Some reporting of results. Clear discussion of the researchers conclusions. Adequate description of the results of the study. Some mention of the researchers conclusions. Vague statement of the main results of the study. No discussion of the researchers conclusions. No description of results. Score of Results and Conclusions ~ The student discusses the results and conclusions made; mentions at least one critical dilemma in the study (ethical/socio-cultural),/ 20Criterion score has been overridden Personal Statement/ Takeaway ~ The student explains the strengths, weaknesses, and benefits of such research and future trends. Meaningfully examines the positive and negative aspects of the research. Critical / creative analysis details ideas of how the research might be improved or expanded. Comprehensive statement regarding the implications of the research. Thoughtful overall impression of the study. Thorough examination of the positive and negative aspects of the research. Details ideas of how the research might be improved or expanded. Comprehensive statement regarding the implications of the research. Thoughtful overall impression of the study. Broad examination of the positive and negative aspects of the research. Limited ideas of how the research might be improved or expanded; and/or limited statement regarding the implications of the research. Thoughtful overall impression of the study. Some examination of the positive and negative aspects of the research. Limited or no ideas of how the research might be improved or expanded. Limited or no statement regarding the implications of the research. Limited or no overall impression of the study. Vague examination of the positive and negative aspects of the research. No ideas of how the research might be improved or expanded. No comprehensive statement regarding the implications of the research. No overall impression of the study. Did not address. Score of Personal Statement/ Takeaway ~ The student explains the strengths, weaknesses, and benefits of such research and future trends.,/ 20Criterion score has been overridden This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table. Communication & Analysis Exceptional 5 points Exceeds Expectations points Meets Expectations points Meets Some Expectations points Meets Minimal Expectations 2 points Not Done 0 points Criterion Score APA Format Flawless use of APA style (title page, structure, headings, subheadings, references, etc.) Minor errors in APA style (title page, structure, headings, subheadings, references, etc.) Utilizes basic APA style but includes consistent errors (title page, structure, headings, subheadings, references, etc.) Pervasive errors in APA style (title page, structure, headings, subheadings, references, etc.) Missing key components of an APA style paper (title page, structure, headings, subheadings, references, etc.) Fails to utilize APA style Score of APA Format,/ 5Criterion score has been overridden Scientific Literacy Demonstrates skillful use of high-quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for personality psychology Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within personality psychology Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for personality psychology Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas; sources may not be appropriate for personality psychology Inconsistent attempt to use sources to support ideas; sources not appropriate for personality psychology No attempt to utilize sources to support ideas Score of Scientific Literacy,/ 5Criterion score has been overridden Critical Analysis Information is considered critically, stated clearly and described comprehensively; analysis delivers all relevant information to demonstrate full understanding Information is considered critically, stated, described, and clarified so that understanding is not seriously impeded by omissions Information is considered critically, stated but description leaves some terms undefined, ambiguities unexplored, boundaries undetermined, and/or backgrounds unknown Information is considered critically but stated without clarification or description Information is considered on the surface without critical analysis, stated without clarification or description Information is inaccurate or lacks attempt at critical analysis Score of Critical Analysis,/ 5Criterion score has been overridden Written Communication Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error-free Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning; writing has few errors Uses language that generally conveys meaning but lacks clarity; writing includes some errors Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage Uses language that impedes meaning because of significant errors in usage Pervasive language and usage errors prevent a meaningful understanding of writing Score of Written Communication,/ 5Criterion score has been overridden Rubric Total Score Total Score of Article Review – 100 points,/ 100Criterion score has been overridden Overall Score Overall Score Exceptional 90 points minimum Exceeds Expectations 80 points minimum Meets Expectations 70 points minimum Meets Some Expectations 60 points minimum Meet Minimal Expectations 50 points minimum Note Done 0 points minimumShow more
