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PUBLISHED PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH VERSUS THE POPULAR PRESS
Peer-reviewed research presents findings in ways that other behavioral scientists can understand. But how are findings communicated more broadly?
It is not uncommon for the popular press (e.g., magazines such as Time and Newsweek) to adapt a peer-reviewed research article that contains technical jargon and make it more relatable to the public. However, because journalists are not research scientists, sometimes important concepts get lost in translation (e.g., inferring cause from a correlational study).
In this Assignment, you will review a popular press article along with the peer-reviewed article on which it is based. You will consider ways that the popular press article was successful in making the content more accessible and how the article may have misrepresented information from the peer- reviewed research.
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RESOURCES
To prepare:
Review Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. Review the pair of articles posted by your Instructor to the Announcements page of the course. Based on your review of the textbook chapters, for the original, peer-reviewed study, assess:
The primary goal of the study: description, prediction, determining cause, or explaining The research method used: experimental, nonexperimental, or a mix of both methods If it is an example of basic or applied research
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Please access the set of two articles your Instructor has posted to the Course Announcements (https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/182224/announcements) .
Cozby, P. C., & Bates, S. C. (2024). Methods in behavioral research (15th ed.). McGraw Hill.
Chapter 1, “Scientific Understanding of Behavior”
Chapter 2, “Where to Start”
Meyer, R. C. (Director). (2019). A student’s guide to critical thinking (https://video.alexanderstreet.com/p/MZKP34MLm) [Video].
Alexander Street. https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/a-student-s- guide-to-critical-thinking
Walden University, LLC. (2024). Becoming a skilled consumer of research (https://cdn- media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3003/bs/index.html) [Interactive media]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Assignment Articles
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Compare and contrast the popular press and peer-reviewed article, noting what the popular press article got correct, missed, etc. in the attempt to adapt the peer-reviewed article for a broader audience.
Submit a 2- to 3-page paper that responds to the following:
For the article set:
In one brief paragraph, identify from the original, peer-reviewed research study: 1) The primary goal of the study (describe, predict, determine cause, or explain) 2) The research method used (experimental, nonexperimental, or a mix of both methods) 3) The outcome of the study.
Explain if the peer-reviewed article is an example of basic or applied research, and how you determined this. Describe one example of how the popular press article accurately presented the peer- reviewed article in a more accessible/relatable way to promote easier understanding of the topic or a related concept. Describe one example of how the popular press article inaccurately presented or omitted important information from the peer-reviewed article in an attempt to make the information more relatable to a broader audience. State one takeaway that you learned from the resources this week that will aid in your future ability to critically approach claims in the media.
Note: Support your responses within your Assignment with evidence from the assigned Learning Resources. Provide a reference list for resources you used for this Assignment. Use APA style for in-text citations and references.
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PSYC_3003_Week1_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Description of the following from the original, peer- reviewed research study: 1) The primary goal of the study (describe, predict, determine cause, or explain); 2) The research method used (experimental or nonexperimental); 3) The outcome
15 pts
Explanation of whether the peer- reviewed article is an example of basic or applied research, and how this was determined
10 pts
Description of one example of how the
5 pts
15 pts A
Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources.
13 pts B
Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources.
11 pts C
Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat accurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources.
9 pts D
Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources.
0 pts F
Response is incomplete or not provided; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources.
10 pts A
Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources.
8.5 pts B
Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources.
7.5 pts C
Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat accurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources.
6.5 pts D
Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources.
0 pts F
Response is incomplete or not provided; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources.
5 pts A
4.25 pts B
3.75 pts C
3.25 pts D
0 pts F
Criteria Ratings Pts
popular press article accurately presented the peer- reviewed article in a more accessible/relatable way to promote easier understanding of the topic or a related concept
Description of one example of how the popular press article inaccurately presented, or omitted important information, from the peer-reviewed article in the attempt to make the information more relatable to a broader audience
5 pts
One takeaway from the resources this week that will aid in critically approaching claims in the media 5 pts
Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation.
Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation.
Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat accurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation.
Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation.
Response is incomplete or not provided; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained.
5 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation.
4.25 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation.
3.75 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat accurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation.
3.25 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation.
0 pts F Response is incomplete or not provided; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained.
5 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation.
4.25 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation.
3.75 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat accurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation.
3.25 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation.
0 pts F Response is incomplete or not provided; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained.
Criteria Ratings Pts
Quality of Writing
10 pts
Total Points: 50
10 pts A
Writing is clear and organized with few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling (MUGS). There is a preponderance of original writing (i.e., use of own words and proper paraphrasing). Information from the Learning Resources is fully provided and correctly documented with citation(s) and reference(s) in correct APA style.
8.5 pts B
Writing is mostly clear and organized with few MUGS errors. Writing is original (i.e., use of own words and proper paraphrasing). Information from the Learning Resources is mostly provided and correctly documented with citation(s) and reference(s) in correct APA style.
7.5 pts C
Writing is somewhat clear and organized with some MUGS errors. Most writing is mostly original (i.e., use of own words and proper paraphrasing) but may rely on the use of some direct quotations. Information from the Learning Resources is partially provided and/or incorrectly documented with citation(s) and/or reference(s), and/or citations(s) and reference(s) do not follow correct APA style.
6.5 pts D
Writing is mostly unclear and disorganized and/or contains many MUGS errors. There is an overuse of direct quotations and/or ineffective paraphrasing. Information from the Learning Resources is significantly lacking and/or is incorrectly documented and/or citation(s) and reference(s) do not follow correct APA style.
0 pts F
Writing is mostly unclear and/or mostly disorganized and/or contains many MUGS errors. There is an underuse of original writing and an overuse of directly quoted content. Information from the Learning Resources is absent and/or is not cited or referenced in any way.
