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Psychology Assignment

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Due Aug 31 by 10:59pm
Points 50
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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
( .

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
( [Video].

Alexander Street.
guide-to-critical-thinking

Walden University, LLC. (2024). Becoming a skilled consumer of
research (
media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3003/bs/index.html)
[Interactive media]. Walden University Canvas.

Assignment Articles 

Readings 

Optional Media 

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.

Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your
draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.

1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as
WK1Assgn_LastName_FirstInitial

2. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
3. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.

BY DAY 7

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

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.

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