Assignment
This assignment allows you to practice your ability to be an effective consumer of psychological research.
Choose an article from Electronic Reserve Readings.
Read the article in its entirety.
Part 1
Create an outline of the main points discussed in each section of the article. Model your main points of the outline, I., II., III., etc., to the ones shown on page 3 of the Sample Outline document:
Part 2
Write a 525- to 700-word analysis, using the outline you created, that includes the following:
• A summary of the article's main points (1 to 2 paragraphs)
• An explanation of the type of information that is discussed in each section of the article (2 to 4 paragraphs)
• An explanation for why the article would or would not be considered a credible, reliable, and valid source (2 to 3 paragraphs)
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.