Psychology 2-2

PSY 216 Module Two Journal Guidelines and Rubric

Literature Review Practice For this journal, first read Chapter 8, Works Credited in the Text, from the Publication Manual of the APA and review the following sample article: Positive and Negative Perfectionism and the Big Five Personality Factors. You will use this sample article to identify the important elements of a literature review.

Next, based on your understanding of the article, answer the following questions that pertain to essential literature review elements:

● What is the title of the article? Provide a citation for the article in APA format. ● What is the purpose of the article and how does the purpose relate to personality development? ● What is the hypothesis of the study? In other words, what claims do the authors make in the article? ● What variables (factors) are being looked at as an influence on personality? How are these factors assessed or measured in the article? ● If these variables or the relationship between these variables have been studied before, what does the article indicate about the findings of previous

studies? This shows historical significance. How does the view of personality in this article compare with historical views of personality? ● What type of research design is used in the study? What instruments or measures did the researchers use to collect data? ● Do you think the research in this article was conducted in an ethical manner? Why or why not? In relation to the article, how have ethical

considerations in personality psychology research changed over the years? Guidelines for Submission: Submit assignment as a Word document. Each question requires a response of 1–3 sentences, although you can write more if needed. Be sure to cite directly from the sample article to support your answers. Refer to the Academic Support module to assist you in your writing and to the Purdue OWL website for proper APA formatting of sources.

Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Article: Title (APA)

Provides title of article in proper APA format

Provides title but article is not cited in proper APA format

Title and APA citation not provided

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Article: Purpose

Describes the purpose of the article

Describes the article but does not sufficiently describe the purpose of the article

Description not provided 13

Claims Description identifies the claims the authors make in the article

Description does not sufficiently identify the claims the authors make in the article

Description not provided 13

Variables Description identifies the

variables (factors) that are being looked at as an influence on personality

Description does not sufficiently identify the variables (factors) that are being looked at as an influence on personality

Description not provided 13

Historical Significance

Describes the historical significance of previous studies

Describes the historical significance of previous studies but description is not relevant to the current variables under consideration

Description not provided 13

Research Design

Describes the research design that is used in the study

Describes the research design that is used in the study but description is lacking in detail

Description not provided 13

Ethics Describes whether or not the research in the article was conducted in an ethical manner

Describes whether or not the research in the article was conducted in an ethical manner but does not sufficiently defend stance

Description not provided 13

Articulation of Response

Journal assignment is free of errors in organization and grammar

Journal assignment contains errors of organization and grammar but are limited enough so that assignments can be understood

Journal assignment contains errors of organization and grammar that make the journal difficult to understand

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