Journal Article Review
PSY 101
Research Articles
These articles are experimental, peer-reviewed studies that state a specific hypothesis and then apply a treatment to the participants to test the hypothesis, report the results and draw conclusions from the study. They all have the same sections:

Abstract – a statement summarizing the article
Introduction – explains the topic, the purpose of the study and the hypothesis.
Method – explains how the study was conducted
Results – includes the findings of the data, usually in statistics
Discussion – the author’s commentary on the results. This includes is the hypothesis was correct, if the research questions was answered and how the research felt about the study.
Conclusion – summarized the key points of the experimental results
References- a complete list of articles mentioned/used in the article or research

Assignment
You will write a 4-6 page paper in APA format, about a research article on a topic of your choice, but that is directly related to the topics covered in PSY101. Your article must be from a peer reviewed research publication. You will include the following:
1. Abstract: Write a 4-6 sentence summary of your paper
2. Introduction: State the purpose of the study; describe it briefly and clearly. State the hypothesis, but do not include the author’s review of the literature.
3. Method: Describe the method used in the experiment. Who participated in the study? What are the most important characteristics of the participants? What treatment, procedure, or assessments were used to test the hypothesis?
4. Results: Summarize the major findings of the study.
5. Conclusion: State the conclusions the author draws in the discussion of the article.
6. Discussion: Write your critique. This is the ONLY place in the paper where you can express your opinions. What did you think of the hypothesis? Do the think the findings are practical and relevant? Do you agree or disagree with the conclusions of the researcher? Did you have a problem with the ethical standards of the study? Would this study motivate you to learn more about the topic? Does this study have value in the real, everyday world?