Instructions Assignment Directions: Students must choose a scientific article of

Instructions
Assignment Directions:
Students must choose a scientific article of your choice
students are to write a multi-paragraph summary (minimum 2 pages) based on the
different parts of the article.
Here is the article:
https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=69321https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=69321https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=69321
Papers should include individual paragraphs based on the following headings:
Introduction- An introductory paragraph introduces the reader to the topic of your paper
and states the thesis of the research. For the purpose of this assignment, the introductory paragraph should describe the research topic presented within the selected article as well as the main points discussed throughout the article.
Rationale- Trace the logical reasons for this research based upon the findings of previous research. In other words, what prior findings discussed in the selected article led the
researchers to the current experiment? For example, if researchers wanted to do a study about a new medication to be given to children, then part of the rationale (e.g. reasoning)
might be that no one has researched the medication on children before. Another possibility could be that the medications currently used with children have been found to have
serious side effects.
Methods- Describe the subjects, procedures, and measurement tools used in the study.
Results- What were the findings of the researchers? Although you are not expected to interpret advanced statistics, it is reasonable that you understand the summative statements
in the section.
Discussion/Conclusion- What does the experimental evidence add to the existing
knowledge? How did the authors critique their own research?
Critical Thinking- In what ways do the research findings fit with the content learned in
Adolescent Psychology? How might the evidence impact people during their lives? How does this research apply to diversity (e.g., age, gender, race, ethnicity, and/or religion), and
to the global perspectives?
Papers should include a reference page with the article citation.
Your paper should be written in American Psychological Association (APA) format.
It is not necessary to write an abstract for this assignment.
Reminders:
Be sure that your paper includes at least six paragraphs identifying each of the research
elements noted above.
Remember the rules for quotation and citation!
You may not use quotes for more than 30% of your paper.