© Odilia Yim 2024 PSY220 – Introduction to Social Psychology 1
Article Summary and Analysis (14%)
Instructions For this assignment, students will be randomly assigned to a peer-reviewed research article in the area of social psychology and required to write a short summary of the article, followed by an analysis of the key concepts, research practices, and/or findings presented. Full articles and article assignment information will be listed on Quercus. The submission should include and clearly articulate the following:
• a title page
• a summary of the research article, including its research questions, methods, and results
• a critical analysis of an aspect(s) of the article (e.g., methods, conclusions, etc.)
• a complete reference list The submission should be approximately 2-2.5 pages in length (double-spaced; 500-600 words) and follow APA style. Students are responsible for submitting a Word and/or PDF copy on Quercus by Tuesday, February 27th at 4:00pm.
For the critically analyzing, use the following questions as a guide:
• What are the strengths and/or limitations in the research design used by the authors?
• Are the research findings and conclusions supported with appropriate logic?
• Is there sufficient evidence provided to support the authors’ arguments, claims, and/or conclusions?
• What are the implications of the authors’ arguments for the area of social psychology?
• In what ways does the research represent the application of effective and/or ineffective social psychological research methods?
• How might the research conducted in the article support psychology professionals (e.g., researchers, clinicians, etc.) across different contexts or in their social interactions?
• How do the ideas and/or conclusions in the article extend to different disciplines outside of the social psychology field?
Notes:
• Remember: Use specific examples/references to support your arguments!
• Examples and refences from class can be included, but stronger support needs peer-reviewed academic sources
• Writing: structure, organization, and flow
• APA style (7th edition)
© Odilia Yim 2024 PSY220 – Introduction to Social Psychology 2
Rubric
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION
Content (8) Conceptual Understanding/ Critical Analysis - a clear and comprehensive extraction of the key concepts, ideas, and main theses from the article - concepts and methods used in the research studies are clearly identified and explained appropriately
- statements clearly outline research question(s) of studies, methods used, and reported results
- a critical analysis of PSY in comparison to the concepts discussed in the article
- evidence for applying course concepts and material
- the analysis demonstrates a growing understanding of social psychological concepts
- specific examples are described and reflected upon thoughtfully and critically
- clear evidence of critical thinking skills such as: synthesizing comparative or contrasting arguments; identifying the strengths and limits of the strategies being implemented within in research area; any limitations and ethical concerns related to research are discussed with recommendations for improvements and future research
Writing (6) Organization/Written Communication/Format - ideas are communicated clearly in order to convey intended meaning - spelling, grammar, and punctuation are accurate - style and structure supports flow of writing - sentences and paragraphs are organized and flow together to support main arguments and concepts - there is appropriate use of label/headings to organize document into sections and subsections - effective and accurate citation practices are evident throughout the report using APA style guidelines, including the use of references and in-text citations - all assignment instructions regarding the formatting, organization, and length of paper have been followed