Explain how easy or difficult it was for you to understand the reporting of results. What questions do you have after reading the results section? Please elaborate.

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Assignment: Article Review and Critique

By now, you should be aware that the findings from a research study are only part of the story. As a consumer, hoping to inform practice by use of an evidence base, you want to know much more.  A sound research study includes all the steps highlighted in previous weeks: reviewing existing literature, focusing a research question, choosing a qualitative or quantitative method for answering the question, designing the study including selection of data collection procedures and/or measures, procedures used, data analysis plan, and findings. In addition, the study commonly discusses how ethical concerns were addressed and acknowledges the limitations of the study. For this assignment, you review a published research study with two purposes in mind:

 

o   Observing the structure and content of the article

o   Comparing the content of the article to the recommended content of sections for a research study.

 

submit a 7-8 page critique and review of the article, which includes the title page and the reference list. Follow the guidelines below:

 

1.      Use the quantitative or qualitative research article that you located and that your instructor approved as part of the Week 5 assignment.

2.      Provide an APA reference for the article you select.

3.      If you selected a quantitative research study, use the “Quantitative Article Review and Critique. If you selected a qualitative study, use the “Qualitative Article Review and Critique.” Respond to all the questions.

 

 

Quantitative Article Review and Critique

In approximately 7-8 pages (including title page and references), address the

following questions.

Title

• After reading the entire article, do you think the title adequately describes

the study? Does the title catch your attention? Please explain.

Abstract

• Does the abstract contain the recommended content (see “Abstract,”

pp. 210–211, in Yegidis et al.)? How difficult do you think it is to

summarize so much information in 150–250 words? Please explain.

Introduction

• Why did the authors conduct this study and write this article? What was the

problem of interest or concern? Be specific. Use quotes and paraphrases

with citations. What audience might be interested in this study?

• Do you feel the problem is significant enough to warrant a journal article?

Did you have a “so what” reaction? If so, why do you think it was accepted

for publication? Please justify your position.

• To what extent does the literature presented in the introduction help you

understand the problem? How does the literature reviewed put the problem

in context? Be specific.

• Does the researcher indicate how this research is different from and/or

similar to earlier ones reported in the literature? Summarize what this

article intends to add to the knowledge base.

• Do the authors state their research questions and/or hypotheses? What

are the hypotheses or focused research questions?

Methods

• What specific quantitative method is used? How does a quantitative

research design corresponds with the research questions or hypotheses?

Can you determine whether the design was appropriate?

To what extent can the design answer the research questions or

address the stated hypotheses? Elaborate.

• What were the variables under study? If relevant, identify the main dependent

and independent variables. If not relevant, why are there no dependent and

independent variables? What instruments or observations were used in the

research? Explain why you do, or do not, think that the methods used to

collect the data are described clearly enough to allow for replication. Be

specific and please elaborate.

• Explain whether or not information was provided concerning the reliability and

validity of these instruments or observations. Was this information adequate?

How does the presence or absence of information about reliability and validity

affect your confidence in the quality of the study? What have the authors

done to address or strengthen internal validity? Be specific.

Sample

• How were the participants recruited or selected for the study? What sampling

strategy was used? Is the sample large enough to address the hypotheses

and research questions? Did the author(s) offer any justification for the

sample size? Are you satisfied with the information reported about the

sample? What questions might you have about the sample that were not

addressed? Please be sure to provide an explanation for all of your answers.

• Are the demographics of the participants (e.g., background characteristics

such as age, race, etc.) described in sufficient detail? If so, how is the

presentation of this descriptive data useful in evaluating the research? If not,

please explain how that may affect the evaluation of the research.

• Was the sample reflective of the population from which it was drawn? Is

representativeness important in this research? Please explain.

• Please explain any ethical concerns you may have about the sample and how

the sample was recruited.

Results

• How were the data analyzed? (What statistical techniques were used?)

Be specific.

• Explain how easy or difficult it was for you to understand the reporting of

results. What questions do you have after reading the results section? Please

elaborate.

• Do you feel the results of this study have meaning for social

work practitioners or managers? Please elaborate.

Discussion

• Explain whether or not the authors made sense of their data in the discussion

section. Explain why you think the conclusions are (or are not) reasonable.

• Did the authors discuss the limitations of their study? Did they stay within

the limitations of their findings, or did they make more of their findings than

was warranted? Please elaborate.

• Did the author(s) suggest issues that future research should consider? If

so, were there any surprises? Please elaborate

Be sure to include the questions in your critique. This will cause your Turnitin report to show high similarity to other students’ papers. However, do not be concerned about that. Do, however, appropriately paraphrase and cite specific details from the article you review.

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PSY 600 Week 3 Discussion 1 Beyond Informed Consent

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read the Fisher (2009) article, “Replacing ‘Who is the Client?’ With a Different Ethical Question” and the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct: Including 2010 Amendments paying special attention to standard 3.11.

Informed consent is an important ethical component of research and practice. It is not, however, always sufficient or appropriate for consulting, program evaluation, job effectiveness assessment, or other psychological services delivered to or through organizations because it does not always address all the necessary elements of a given situation. These facts do not negate our responsibility as psychology professionals to inform clients and those who may be impacted by our services. In the discussion you will address these issues through the following case study.

You are an industrial organizational (I/O) psychologist and have been hired to evaluate a company’s “Work From Home” policy to see if it has increased company production. In addition to a review of the employee records, the evaluation needs to include interviews with supervisors and employees on the value and limits of the policy. Since informed consent as typically considered in clinical, counseling, and research settings will not be sufficient in this instance, you will need to inform all supervisors and employees about your services.

In your initial post, briefly analyze and define who the client is in this case study. Assess your professional role as the I/O psychologist and your responsibility to the client as defined. Apply the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct to this scenario, specifically addressing what information should be provided to all supervisors and employees. Explain how you would disseminate this information and ensure understanding amongst all stakeholders. Elaborate on how you would establish trust with the employees, protect employee identities, and ensure the results are used in an ethical manner.

Ethical Pitfalls for Psychology Professionals

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read the Grenyer & Lewis (2012) “Prevalence, Prediction, and Prevention of Psychologist Misconduct” article and the APA Practice Central’s Professional Health and Well-being for Psychologists , Tips from Practitioners on Finding Work-Life Balance , and Tips for Self-Care online articles.

Select two complaints presented in the Grenyer & Lewis article (see Table 1) and explain the ramifications of these violations applying the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct to each situation.

Assess the role of the APA in assisting psychology professionals in the identification of potential areas of misconduct. Describe and recommend a course of action to avoid these areas. Evaluate the contemporary role of psychology professionals and elaborate on the relationship between self-care and the issue of maintaining ethical principles and professional standards. Identify one or two self-care tips, tools, or suggested courses of action provided on the APA’s Self-care resources for psychologists website that might address the issues which lead to the chosen complaints.

Consider using one of these techniques in your revised narrative essay: a focusing question, some dialogue, or a short scene. Here’s an opener that uses a scene to interest the reader in the topic of single parenthood:

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BOTH ARTICLES ARE ATTACHED

 

From your course textbook, Ticket to Write, read the following chapters:

  • “Popular Culture: Shaping and Reflecting Who We Are,” by Billy Wilson
  • “Willie, My Thirteen-Year-Old Teacher,” by Scott Leopold.

The Hook 
Do you like to fish? If so, you probably know the importance of using the right kind of hook or bait if you want to catch a particular fish. Similarly, your opening to your essay needs to “catch” your readers’ attention long enough so that the next lines can “reel them in.”

Consider using one of these techniques in your revised narrative essay: a focusing question, some dialogue, or a short scene. Here’s an opener that uses a scene to interest the reader in the topic of single parenthood:

“Mom, please! All the kids at school have one. Do you want me to be a social outcast?” My son glared at me and slouched against the row of gleaming cell phones, as other customers shot disapproving glances my way. Did they think I was an ogre for not indulging him or a permissive parent for allowing him to speak to me like that? Ah, parenthood… Whatever made me think I could raise a child to adulthood? And now I was facing the frightening prospect on my own.

Discussion: 
Notice that both of this week’s readings start off with engaging openings.

  • Which one of the readings did you prefer? Why?
  • How did Wilson or Leopold hook you as a reader?
  • How will you revise your narrative essay to hook your reader?

Example End References

Leopold, S. (2013). Willie, my thirteen-year-old teacher. In S. S. Thurman, & W. L. Gary, Jr. (Eds.), Ticket to write: Writing skills for success. [Vital Source Bookshelf] (p. 134-137). Retrieved from myeclassonline.com

Wilson, B. (2013). Popular culture: Shaping and reflecting who we are. In S. S. Thurman, & W. L. Gary, Jr. (Eds.), Ticket to write: Writing skills for success. [Vital Source Bookshelf] (pp. 624-626). Retrieved from myeclassonline.com

Compare and contrast the biological, genetic, neurological, and physiological aspects of mental illness and pharmacology Integrate current evidence based research in psychopharmacology 

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Begin the Final Research Paper that provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate your ability to apply the concepts covered throughout the course. Your responses should be complete and to the point. A minimum of eight (8) research references are required to complete your analysis for this paper. You are required to research professional journals, the Internet and the University Virtual Library. Please make sure your paper is submitted by the due date to ensure ample time for mentor feedback, and possible integration of feedback and revision if necessary. This paper is due in Week 7.

This is a research paper. Do not use the course text.  This paper should be 10-12 pages plus a title and reference page, typewritten, double-spaced, in APA style.

For your final paper, you are to choose any disorder covered in this course and the DSM-5. You will be researching the psychological, neurological, biochemical, genetic, environmental and socio-cultural aspects of the disorder you choose, with specific regard to psychopharmacological intervention.

Your paper must include all of the following: 1. Disorder: Define and describe the clinical symptoms that manifest with this disorder

2. Etiology of the disorder: Describe the known and potential contributing factors of this disorder, including psychological, neurological, biochemical, genetic, environmental and socio-cultural factors.

3. Treatment: Describe what evidence based research has shown as the most effective models of intervention in treatment of this disorder, including psychotherapy and psychopharmacological methodologies.

4. Clinical Integration: Illustrate your understanding of this disorder by providing a brief case example from your own practice or personal life that supports the research you have presented.
Assignment Outcomes:

Formulate the psychopharmacological interventions currently used for the DSM-5 disorders

Evaluate and discuss the rationale for using psychopharmacological intervention with personality disorders

Compare and contrast the biological, genetic, neurological, and physiological aspects of mental illness and pharmacology Integrate current evidence based research in psychopharmacology

Consider ethical and multicultural factors in psychopharmacology

Demonstrate ethical behavior in the use of technology