reserach reflection

KINS 253: Research Reflection Assignment

1) Find an article on weight management, something that you might consider using for a research assignment in this class. As you read the article, reflect on these questions, and document your responses:

a) Which parts did I automatically agree with?

b) Which parts did I ignore or skim over without realizing it?

c) How did I react to the points which I agreed or disagreed with?

d) Did this article confirm any ideas I already had? Why or why not?

e) What were the limitations of your article? Some other ways to consider this - was there a voice missing, who might the conclusions or recommendations not apply to, was there information you felt needed to be explored more, etc.

2) Discuss the method you used for finding the article. Be specific with the process of determining that this was the article you wanted to utilize (discuss things such as topic interest, search engine utilized, source evaluation etc.)

3) Include an APA citation for the article. Refer to the library for help.

4) Define confirmation bias in your own words.

5) Considering limitations to a study doesn’t mean you have to discount all the information that IS included. In fact, this will improve your understanding and ability to apply the information appropriately. Discuss a bit about why considering study limitations can make you a more thorough researcher.