The instructions for the assignment are pasted below:
“The article cannot be a dissertation or chapter (be sure to filter so only peer-reviewed journal articles are
checked). The article must have been published within the last 5 years, and it must be on research with
humans given the focus of the class (it cannot focus on a study with animals). Carefully read the article and
take notes on it. Then, submit on blackboard a 2-3 page double-spaced article review paper based on
questions below. Do not include a header on your paper. It needs to be 2-3 double spaced pages of
content. Be sure to address all parts of the 3 questions. Be sure to follow the rubric!
1. What was this article about?: Describe the main research question(s), sample, and findings, and attach
the pdf of the article in the submission on blackboard.
2. Why is the focus of this study important for the developmental period of the participants: Describe the
developmental period of the participants in this study, and use 2 concepts from the book to talk about why
this study is important for development for individuals in this developmental period?
3. Discuss the applications of this study to your major/interests and career: What did you learn that you did
not know before? How is this study related to your major or interests? How could you apply this information
in your career?