1. Introduce your paper by noting which topic you have been researching for the SLP.
2. Write 1 paragraph about each article. You should be able to use your previous papers to gather much of this information. Include the following:
– the title of the article
– who did the research
– the research procedure or design
– where and how the sample was obtained
– what procedures the research entailed
– a description of the results any confounding factors
2. In the final paragraph of your paper, discuss which of your research studies seems to yield the most meaningful and valid results, and which seems to be the weakest or most questionable. Be sure to explain why think so, using the information you have learned in this course.
ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS: Please read before completing assignments.
Assignment should be approximately 2 pages in length (double-spaced).
Please use major sections corresponding to the major points of the assignment, and where appropriate use sub-sections (with headings).
Remember to write in a Scientific manner (try to avoid using the first person except when describing a relevant personal experience).
Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is on independent thinking and critical analysis). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others.
When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be properly cited. This means that material copied verbatim must be enclosed in quotes and the reference should be cited either within the text or with a footnote.
Use of peer-reviewed articles is strongly recommended. Websites as references should be minimal.
