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Research Breakdown Worksheet
Directions: Choose one of the following two articles, and then complete the worksheet below. Be sure to write in full sentences and paragraphs and to properly cite and reference your work.
Self-Serving Bias:
Sanjuan, P., & Magallares, A. (2014). Coping strategies as mediating variables between self-serving attributional bias and subjective well-being. Journal of Happiness Studies, 15(2), 442–453.
Self-Regulation:
Critcher, C. R., & Ferguson, M. J. (2016). “Whether I like it or not, it’s important”: Implicit importance of means predicts self-regulatory persistence and success. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 110(6), 818–839.
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The full reference for your article |
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The hypothesis or research question (in your own words, not quoted). Include in-text citation. |
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The researchers’ conclusion (in your own words in fully developed paragraph, not quoted). Include in-text citation. |
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Describe the research method in 2–3 sentences (in your own words, not quoted). Include in-text citation. |
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In at least one fully developed paragraph, describe how this research could apply to your professional or daily life. |
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Overview
Reviewing research, also known as literature in the field, is a key skill necessary to ensure the implementation of best practices in psychology. This week we will work on the skills necessary to break down research in order to understand the question, hypothesis, and results. We will take a look at a journal article and analyze it to fully understand its content and apply it to our practices.
Preparation
If you haven't done so already, select one of the following articles:
· Self-Serving Bias:
· Sanjuan, P., & Magallares, A. (2014). Coping strategies as mediating variables between self-serving attributional bias and subjective well-being. Journal of Happiness Studies, 15(2), 442–453.
· Self-Regulation:
· Critcher, C. R., & Ferguson, M. J. (2016). “Whether I like it or not, it’s important”: Implicit importance of means predicts self-regulatory persistence and success. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 110(6), 818–839.
Begin to highlight the important areas of the article, including the hypothesis, research method, conclusion, et cetera.
Instructions
Complete the Research Breakdown Worksheet [DOCX] Download Research Breakdown Worksheet [DOCX]by incorporating the following information and submitting it to the Week 2 Assignment area:
· List the full reference.
· Identify the hypothesis or research question.
· Describe the overall conclusion in at least one fully developed paragraph.
· Describe the research method.
· Describe in at least one fully developed paragraph how you could apply this research to your daily personal or professional life.
· Include appropriate in-text citations and the full journal reference.
· Address the appropriate audience and adhere to discipline-specific language.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment , you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and grading criteria:
· Competency 1: Select credible and scholarly sources in the field of social psychology using information literacy and research skills.
· Identify the hypothesis or research question.
· Identify the conclusion of a research study.
· Describe the research method of a study.
· Competency 3: Apply social psychological research to topics in the field.
· Apply research to daily personal or professional life.
· Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
· Use APA-style citations and journal references; other references may be missing elements.
· Address the appropriate audience in text and adhere to discipline-specific language.