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Running Head: BOYS WILL BE BOYS

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over page and add the reference of your article on the reference page at the end of your content

pages (also include your textbook on the reference page if you quote from it); cover page should

have the Running Head with the shortened title of your paper a

nd the page number, and then title

of your paper, institutional affiliation, student name, and course information centered on 4 lines

in the middle of your page.

Example:

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Boys Will Be Boys: Gender Differences

in Aggression Within a Daycare Setting

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Name (First and Last)

PSY 3373

Content:

Your Journal Review should contain all of the following components and should conform to

APA style. I will also attach a

n example of what you need to know for format.

.

Basically though,

it should have a cover page with Running head and page number, minimum of one page of text

double

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spaced 12pt font, 1 inch margins all around, and reference page with your article

reference.

a.

Briefly (1/2 to 1 page) summarize the primary purpose(s)/goal(s) of your article. (tell me what it is about -- a summary)

b.

State what you feel are the three (or more) most important aspects/issues of your

article and why.

c.

State what other information would have been helpful for your article

.

d.

State how your article supports or contradicts your views concerning the topic of

your article.

e.

State how you might use the information in your article when working with clients.

f.

Define your overall view of

your article and any other comments pertaining to your

article (e.g., did the article adequately explain all research methodology?)

Commented [KD1]:

See heading in this document to see

how it should be set up.

Commented [KD2]:

Should be about ½ the way down the

cover page. Centered on four lines.

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9. Use APA format for your reference page—Example:

Reference

Shell, R. M., & Eisenberg, N. (1996). Children's reactions to the receipt of direct and indirect help. Child Development, 67, 1391-1405.