The goal of the research paper is to investigate a topic within social psychology in greater depth and present a review of your findings.
You will be asked to write a 5-8-page paper (double-spaced) using Times New Roman size 12 font and 1-inch margins. All references should be formatted using the American Psychological
Association (APA) style, 7th edition
Your research paper should cover the following:
1. Describe your chosen topic within social psychology. Briefly explain why this topic is important.
2. Provide a cohesive overview of current psychology research findings pertaining to
your topic. This should include a minimum of 5 peer-reviewed psychology articles,
appropriately cited and described in your own words.
3. Briefly conclude your paper by summarizing what is known thus far and what
questions related to your topic require further study.
