rticulated a research question which was specific, researchable, and important to the field.

Please identify some form of psychological research which is presented in popular media (e.g.,

newspaper, magazine, website, video, etc.). In a 1-2 page paper, summarize the study design (as

much as you can from the source), variables, findings, and conclusions. Most importantly, give

your reactions to the media’s presentation of the research, particularly with regard to how well

the findings were described. Give your own critiques of the presentation and considerations of

potential bias in reporting.

ssignment 1: LASA 2: Submitting Final Paper

Based on your review of the most recent, relevant research findings on your chosen topic, submit a final version of your literature review paper, integrating feedback received from your instructor.

Be sure to include a research/focal question, synthesis of the literature you reviewed, well-established conclusions, and points of discussion and/or future research. Apply current APA standards for editorial style, expression of ideas, and formatting of the text, headings, citations, and references. You may want to study the style and formatting illustrated in the sample APA paper in the Shared Documents area and model your paper after it.

The following components, each in current APA style, must be included:

1. Title page

2. Running head with page numbers

3. Abstract

4. 6-8 pages in the body of the paper. Be sure to:

Articulate a research question which is specific, researchable, and important to the field.
Review at least 10 academic references.
Offer a synthesis of the key points established in and through literature review.
Provide well-established conclusions, and identify needed areas for future research.

5. Headings and subheadings organizing the body of the paper

6. References page

Submit your final paper to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

>>YOU WILL ONLY GOING TO DO 3-4 PAGES BECAUSE THE OTHER STUFF ARE DONE IN THE PREVOUS PAPER THAT WILL BE USED TO PUT TOGETHER WITH THIS ASSIGNMENT<<

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria

Articulated a research question which was specific, researchable, and important to the field.
Selected and reviewed at least 10 academic references.
Offered synthesis of key points established in and through literature review.
Provided well-established conclusions, and pointed towards areas for future research.