ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLETED ON TIME AND MUST BE ALL ORIGINAL AS IT GOES THROUGH A TURNITIN PROGRAM ALSO  ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED IN FULL DETAIL  AND ALL PAPERS MUST BE OF QUALITY OR IT WILL NEED TO BE REDONE AND OR REFUNDED IF IT IS A PLAGARIZED PAPER IT WILL NEED TO BE REDONE AND REFUNDED!   Applied Behavioral Analysis  To help you successfully complete your assignment this week, review the documents provided here. They will be attached I will have them uploaded · Review the Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX] . You will need to use this worksheet when writing your assignment. · Read the Recognizing Assignment Expectations Implied by Key Verbs [PDF] . It will help you better understand the rubrics used to grade your assignments throughout your program. It is important to become familiar with the literature in your specialization area, so you understand what is known and how we know it. Of course, in order to become familiar with the literature, you need to be able to find resources and evaluate them—hence the need for library skills. Do you know which journals are most highly regarded in your specialization? Do you know how to use keywords effectively when searching or how to read an article and find the most important information to summarize? These are all skills you need, not just for the courses you will take here at Capella, but you will also need them when you enter your field and throughout your career. Note: We encourage you to keep an annotated bibliography for each course you take at Capella. Keeping a record of the articles you have found can help you build a reference list that you can continue to refer to throughout your program, for your capstone, and in your career. Preparation Complete the following if you have not already: 1. Determine a research question from your specialization. 2. Determine keywords and conduct a search of the most appropriate Capella University Library databases to find relevant, scholarly articles. 3. Choose 3–4 peer-reviewed, scholarly articles related to your research question. 4. Review the Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX] , which you will use to write your assignment. Instructions For your assignment, summarize the topic investigation you have done, including the following: · Research Question Based on Professional Interest. o Explain how your research question relates to your specialization and professional interests. · Keywords. o List the keywords you used for the searches you conducted in the scholarly databases, and explain your reasoning behind the choices you made. Describe the results you achieved. · Evaluation of Sources. o List and explain the criteria you used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility of each articles you selected, including: o The article was published in the last 5–7 years. o The article included a literature review, methodology, and results. o The article was peer-reviewed. · Sources. o Summarize at least t.

1. ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLETED ON TIME AND MUST
BE ALL ORIGINAL AS IT GOES THROUGH A TURNITIN
PROGRAM ALSO ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED
IN FULL DETAIL AND ALL PAPERS MUST BE OF
QUALITY OR IT WILL NEED TO BE REDONE AND OR
REFUNDED IF IT IS A PLAGARIZED PAPER IT WILL NEED
TO BE REDONE AND REFUNDED!
Applied Behavioral Analysis
To help you successfully complete your assignment this week,
review the documents provided here. They will be attached I
will have them uploaded
· Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
. You will need to use this worksheet when writing your
assignment.
· Read the
Recognizing Assignment Expectations Implied by Key Verbs
[PDF]
. It will help you better understand the rubrics used to grade
your assignments throughout your program.
It is important to become familiar with the literature in your
specialization area, so you understand what is known and how
we know it. Of course, in order to become familiar with the
literature, you need to be able to find resources and evaluate
them—hence the need for library skills. Do you know which
journals are most highly regarded in your specialization? Do

2. you know how to use keywords effectively when searching or
how to read an article and find the most important information
to summarize? These are all skills you need, not just for the
courses you will take here at Capella, but you will also need
them when you enter your field and throughout your career.
Note: We encourage you to keep an annotated bibliography for
each course you take at Capella. Keeping a record of the articles
you have found can help you build a reference list that you can
continue to refer to throughout your program, for your capstone,
and in your career.
Preparation
Complete the following if you have not already:
1. Determine a research question from your specialization.
2. Determine keywords and conduct a search of the most
appropriate Capella University Library databases to find
relevant, scholarly articles.
3. Choose 3–4 peer-reviewed, scholarly articles related to your
research question.
4. Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
, which you will use to write your assignment.
Instructions
For your assignment, summarize the topic investigation you
have done, including the following:
· Research Question Based on Professional Interest.

3. o Explain how your research question relates to your
specialization and professional interests.
· Keywords.
o List the keywords you used for the searches you conducted in
the scholarly databases, and explain your reasoning behind the
choices you made. Describe the results you achieved.
· Evaluation of Sources.
o List and explain the criteria you used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each articles you
selected, including:
o The article was published in the last 5–7 years.
o The article included a literature review, methodology, and
results.
o The article was peer-reviewed.
· Sources.
o Summarize at least three, but no more than four, scholarly
sources that address your topic and research question within a
psychology specialization in an annotated bibliography that
includes:
o A summary of each article. Each summary should be
approximately one paragraph consisting of 3–5 sentences. In
your summary, focus on providing high-level information rather
than the details. Include information from the conclusion of the
article and how it is relevant to your research topic.
o The APA citation for each article. For example: Author, A.

4. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article.
Title of Periodical
,
volume number
(issue number), pages. If available, include doi information.
Additional Requirements
· Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract
from the overall message.
· APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted
according to current
APA style and format
.
· Resources: 3–4 scholarly resources.
· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
· Worksheet: Use the Annotated Bibliography Worksheet for
your assignment.
Submission
To maximize your scoring potential, be sure that you fully
address all assignment requirements and meet the criteria in the
scoring guide that will be used to assess your assignment. It is
helpful to self-score your paper using the scoring guide before
submitting, to be sure that you are meeting criteria for the grade
you want to earn.
Below is the scoring guide
Explain how a research question relates to a specialization area
in psychology and to a career vision.

5. 20%
Does not identify a research question related to a specialization
area in psychology and to a career vision.Attempts to explain
how a research question relates to a specialization area in
psychology and to a career vision, but the explanation is not
accurate or is unclear.Explains how a research question relates
to a specialization area in psychology and to a career
vision.Evaluates the importance of a research question to a
specialization area in psychology and to a career vision.
Identify appropriate keywords to search for information in
scholarly databases.
20%
Does not list key words to search for information in scholarly
databases.Lists possible key words to search for information in
scholarly databases, but some are not appropriate for the
topic.Identifies appropriate key words to search for information
in scholarly databases.Identifies appropriate key words to
search for information in scholarly databases, including
alternative key words to allow for variations in terminology
among authors.
Explain criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and
credibility of each resource.
20%
Does not address criteria used to evaluate the reliability,
validity, and credibility of resources.Lists, but does not explain,
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of each resource.Explains criteria used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each resource.Explains
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of at least three resources, providing examples of how they
might be applied.
Summarize at least four scholarly sources that address a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.

6. 20%
Does not summarize scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Makes incomplete or
unclear summaries of scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Summarizes at least
four scholarly sources that address a specific topic within a
psychology specialization.Summarizes at least four scholarly
sources that address a specific topic within a psychology
specialization, clarifying the unique contribution of each
source.
Apply the standard writing conventions for the discipline,
including structure, voice, person, and tone.
10%
Does not apply the standard writing conventions for the
discipline.Applies writing conventions that are inconsistent with
disciplinary standards or inappropriate for the intended
audience.Applies the standard writing conventions for the
discipline, including structure, voice, person and tone.Exhibits
strict adherence to the standard writing conventions for the
discipline. Elements of structure, voice, person, and tone are
well matched to the intended audience.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
10%
Does not apply APA formatting to in-text citations and
references.Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and
references incorrectly or inconsistently, detracting noticeably
from good scholarship.Applies APA formatting to in-text
citations and references.Exhibits strict and nearly flawless
adherence to APA formatting of in-text citations and references.
To help you successfully complete your assignment this week,

7. review the documents provided here. They will be attached I
will have them uploaded
· Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
. You will need to use this worksheet when writing your
assignment.
· Read the
Recognizing Assignment Expectations Implied by Key Verbs
[PDF]
. It will help you better understand the rubrics used to grade
your assignments throughout your program.
It is important to become familiar with the literature in your
specialization area, so you understand what is known and how
we know it. Of course, in order to become familiar with the
literature, you need to be able to find resources and evaluate
them—hence the need for library skills. Do you know which
journals are most highly regarded in your specialization? Do
you know how to use keywords effectively when searching or
how to read an article and find the most important information
to summarize? These are all skills you need, not just for the
courses you will take here at Capella, but you will also need
them when you enter your field and throughout your career.
Note: We encourage you to keep an annotated bibliography for
each course you take at Capella. Keeping a record of the articles
you have found can help you build a reference list that you can
continue to refer to throughout your program, for your capstone,
and in your career.
Preparation
Complete the following if you have not already:

8. 1. Determine a research question from your specialization.
2. Determine keywords and conduct a search of the most
appropriate Capella University Library databases to find
relevant, scholarly articles.
3. Choose 3–4 peer-reviewed, scholarly articles related to your
research question.
4. Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
, which you will use to write your assignment.
Instructions
For your assignment, summarize the topic investigation you
have done, including the following:
· Research Question Based on Professional Interest.
o Explain how your research question relates to your
specialization and professional interests.
· Keywords.
o List the keywords you used for the searches you conducted in
the scholarly databases, and explain your reasoning behind the
choices you made. Describe the results you achieved.
· Evaluation of Sources.
o List and explain the criteria you used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each articles you
selected, including:
o The article was published in the last 5–7 years.

9. o The article included a literature review, methodology, and
results.
o The article was peer-reviewed.
· Sources.
o Summarize at least three, but no more than four, scholarly
sources that address your topic and research question within a
psychology specialization in an annotated bibliography that
includes:
o A summary of each article. Each summary should be
approximately one paragraph consisting of 3–5 sentences. In
your summary, focus on providing high-level information rather
than the details. Include information from the conclusion of the
article and how it is relevant to your research topic.
o The APA citation for each article. For example: Author, A.
A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article.
Title of Periodical
,
volume number
(issue number), pages. If available, include doi information.
Additional Requirements
· Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract
from the overall message.
· APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted
according to current
APA style and format
.

10. · Resources: 3–4 scholarly resources.
· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
· Worksheet: Use the Annotated Bibliography Worksheet for
your assignment.
Submission
To maximize your scoring potential, be sure that you fully
address all assignment requirements and meet the criteria in the
scoring guide that will be used to assess your assignment. It is
helpful to self-score your paper using the scoring guide before
submitting, to be sure that you are meeting criteria for the grade
you want to earn.
Below is the scoring guide
Explain how a research question relates to a specialization area
in psychology and to a career vision.
20%
Does not identify a research question related to a specialization
area in psychology and to a career vision.Attempts to explain
how a research question relates to a specialization area in
psychology and to a career vision, but the explanation is not
accurate or is unclear.Explains how a research question relates
to a specialization area in psychology and to a career
vision.Evaluates the importance of a research question to a
specialization area in psychology and to a career vision.
Identify appropriate keywords to search for information in
scholarly databases.
20%
Does not list key words to search for information in scholarly
databases.Lists possible key words to search for information in

11. scholarly databases, but some are not appropriate for the
topic.Identifies appropriate key words to search for information
in scholarly databases.Identifies appropriate key words to
search for information in scholarly databases, including
alternative key words to allow for variations in terminology
among authors.
Explain criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and
credibility of each resource.
20%
Does not address criteria used to evaluate the reliability,
validity, and credibility of resources.Lists, but does not explain,
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of each resource.Explains criteria used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each resource.Explains
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of at least three resources, providing examples of how they
might be applied.
Summarize at least four scholarly sources that address a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.
20%
Does not summarize scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Makes incomplete or
unclear summaries of scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Summarizes at least
four scholarly sources that address a specific topic within a
psychology specialization.Summarizes at least four scholarly
sources that address a specific topic within a psychology
specialization, clarifying the unique contribution of each
source.
Apply the standard writing conventions for the discipline,
including structure, voice, person, and tone.
10%
Does not apply the standard writing conventions for the

12. discipline.Applies writing conventions that are inconsistent with
disciplinary standards or inappropriate for the intended
audience.Applies the standard writing conventions for the
discipline, including structure, voice, person and tone.Exhibits
strict adherence to the standard writing conventions for the
discipline. Elements of structure, voice, person, and tone are
well matched to the intended audience.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
10%
Does not apply APA formatting to in-text citations and
references.Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and
references incorrectly or inconsistently, detracting noticeably
from good scholarship.Applies APA formatting to in-text
citations and references.Exhibits strict and nearly flawless
adherence to APA formatting of in-text citations and references.
To help you successfully complete your assignment this week,
review the documents provided here. They will be attached I
will have them uploaded
· Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
. You will need to use this worksheet when writing your
assignment.
· Read the
Recognizing Assignment Expectations Implied by Key Verbs
[PDF]
. It will help you better understand the rubrics used to grade
your assignments throughout your program.
It is important to become familiar with the literature in your
specialization area, so you understand what is known and how

13. we know it. Of course, in order to become familiar with the
literature, you need to be able to find resources and evaluate
them—hence the need for library skills. Do you know which
journals are most highly regarded in your specialization? Do
you know how to use keywords effectively when searching or
how to read an article and find the most important information
to summarize? These are all skills you need, not just for the
courses you will take here at Capella, but you will also need
them when you enter your field and throughout your career.
Note: We encourage you to keep an annotated bibliography for
each course you take at Capella. Keeping a record of the articles
you have found can help you build a reference list that you can
continue to refer to throughout your program, for your capstone,
and in your career.
Preparation
Complete the following if you have not already:
1. Determine a research question from your specialization.
2. Determine keywords and conduct a search of the most
appropriate Capella University Library databases to find
relevant, scholarly articles.
3. Choose 3–4 peer-reviewed, scholarly articles related to your
research question.
4. Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
, which you will use to write your assignment.
Instructions
For your assignment, summarize the topic investigation you

14. have done, including the following:
· Research Question Based on Professional Interest.
o Explain how your research question relates to your
specialization and professional interests.
· Keywords.
o List the keywords you used for the searches you conducted in
the scholarly databases, and explain your reasoning behind the
choices you made. Describe the results you achieved.
· Evaluation of Sources.
o List and explain the criteria you used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each articles you
selected, including:
o The article was published in the last 5–7 years.
o The article included a literature review, methodology, and
results.
o The article was peer-reviewed.
· Sources.
o Summarize at least three, but no more than four, scholarly
sources that address your topic and research question within a
psychology specialization in an annotated bibliography that
includes:
o A summary of each article. Each summary should be
approximately one paragraph consisting of 3–5 sentences. In
your summary, focus on providing high-level information rather

15. than the details. Include information from the conclusion of the
article and how it is relevant to your research topic.
o The APA citation for each article. For example: Author, A.
A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article.
Title of Periodical
,
volume number
(issue number), pages. If available, include doi information.
Additional Requirements
· Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract
from the overall message.
· APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted
according to current
APA style and format
.
· Resources: 3–4 scholarly resources.
· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
· Worksheet: Use the Annotated Bibliography Worksheet for
your assignment.
Submission
To maximize your scoring potential, be sure that you fully
address all assignment requirements and meet the criteria in the
scoring guide that will be used to assess your assignment. It is
helpful to self-score your paper using the scoring guide before
submitting, to be sure that you are meeting criteria for the grade
you want to earn.

16. Below is the scoring guide
Explain how a research question relates to a specialization area
in psychology and to a career vision.
20%
Does not identify a research question related to a specialization
area in psychology and to a career vision.Attempts to explain
how a research question relates to a specialization area in
psychology and to a career vision, but the explanation is not
accurate or is unclear.Explains how a research question relates
to a specialization area in psychology and to a career
vision.Evaluates the importance of a research question to a
specialization area in psychology and to a career vision.
Identify appropriate keywords to search for information in
scholarly databases.
20%
Does not list key words to search for information in scholarly
databases.Lists possible key words to search for information in
scholarly databases, but some are not appropriate for the
topic.Identifies appropriate key words to search for information
in scholarly databases.Identifies appropriate key words to
search for information in scholarly databases, including
alternative key words to allow for variations in terminology
among authors.
Explain criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and
credibility of each resource.
20%
Does not address criteria used to evaluate the reliability,
validity, and credibility of resources.Lists, but does not explain,
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of each resource.Explains criteria used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each resource.Explains
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility

17. of at least three resources, providing examples of how they
might be applied.
Summarize at least four scholarly sources that address a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.
20%
Does not summarize scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Makes incomplete or
unclear summaries of scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Summarizes at least
four scholarly sources that address a specific topic within a
psychology specialization.Summarizes at least four scholarly
sources that address a specific topic within a psychology
specialization, clarifying the unique contribution of each
source.
Apply the standard writing conventions for the discipline,
including structure, voice, person, and tone.
10%
Does not apply the standard writing conventions for the
discipline.Applies writing conventions that are inconsistent with
disciplinary standards or inappropriate for the intended
audience.Applies the standard writing conventions for the
discipline, including structure, voice, person and tone.Exhibits
strict adherence to the standard writing conventions for the
discipline. Elements of structure, voice, person, and tone are
well matched to the intended audience.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
10%
Does not apply APA formatting to in-text citations and
references.Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and
references incorrectly or inconsistently, detracting noticeably
from good scholarship.Applies APA formatting to in-text
citations and references.Exhibits strict and nearly flawless
adherence to APA formatting of in-text citations and references.

18. To help you successfully complete your assignment this week,
review the documents provided here. They will be attached I
will have them uploaded
· Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
. You will need to use this worksheet when writing your
assignment.
· Read the
Recognizing Assignment Expectations Implied by Key Verbs
[PDF]
. It will help you better understand the rubrics used to grade
your assignments throughout your program.
It is important to become familiar with the literature in your
specialization area, so you understand what is known and how
we know it. Of course, in order to become familiar with the
literature, you need to be able to find resources and evaluate
them—hence the need for library skills. Do you know which
journals are most highly regarded in your specialization? Do
you know how to use keywords effectively when searching or
how to read an article and find the most important information
to summarize? These are all skills you need, not just for the
courses you will take here at Capella, but you will also need
them when you enter your field and throughout your career.
Note: We encourage you to keep an annotated bibliography for
each course you take at Capella. Keeping a record of the articles
you have found can help you build a reference list that you can
continue to refer to throughout your program, for your capstone,
and in your career.

19. Preparation
Complete the following if you have not already:
1. Determine a research question from your specialization.
2. Determine keywords and conduct a search of the most
appropriate Capella University Library databases to find
relevant, scholarly articles.
3. Choose 3–4 peer-reviewed, scholarly articles related to your
research question.
4. Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
, which you will use to write your assignment.
Instructions
For your assignment, summarize the topic investigation you
have done, including the following:
· Research Question Based on Professional Interest.
o Explain how your research question relates to your
specialization and professional interests.
· Keywords.
o List the keywords you used for the searches you conducted in
the scholarly databases, and explain your reasoning behind the
choices you made. Describe the results you achieved.
· Evaluation of Sources.
o List and explain the criteria you used to evaluate the

20. reliability, validity, and credibility of each articles you
selected, including:
o The article was published in the last 5–7 years.
o The article included a literature review, methodology, and
results.
o The article was peer-reviewed.
· Sources.
o Summarize at least three, but no more than four, scholarly
sources that address your topic and research question within a
psychology specialization in an annotated bibliography that
includes:
o A summary of each article. Each summary should be
approximately one paragraph consisting of 3–5 sentences. In
your summary, focus on providing high-level information rather
than the details. Include information from the conclusion of the
article and how it is relevant to your research topic.
o The APA citation for each article. For example: Author, A.
A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article.
Title of Periodical
,
volume number
(issue number), pages. If available, include doi information.
Additional Requirements
· Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract
from the overall message.
· APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted

21. according to current
APA style and format
.
· Resources: 3–4 scholarly resources.
· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
· Worksheet: Use the Annotated Bibliography Worksheet for
your assignment.
Submission
To maximize your scoring potential, be sure that you fully
address all assignment requirements and meet the criteria in the
scoring guide that will be used to assess your assignment. It is
helpful to self-score your paper using the scoring guide before
submitting, to be sure that you are meeting criteria for the grade
you want to earn.
Below is the scoring guide
Explain how a research question relates to a specialization area
in psychology and to a career vision.
20%
Does not identify a research question related to a specialization
area in psychology and to a career vision.Attempts to explain
how a research question relates to a specialization area in
psychology and to a career vision, but the explanation is not
accurate or is unclear.Explains how a research question relates
to a specialization area in psychology and to a career
vision.Evaluates the importance of a research question to a
specialization area in psychology and to a career vision.
Identify appropriate keywords to search for information in
scholarly databases.

22. 20%
Does not list key words to search for information in scholarly
databases.Lists possible key words to search for information in
scholarly databases, but some are not appropriate for the
topic.Identifies appropriate key words to search for information
in scholarly databases.Identifies appropriate key words to
search for information in scholarly databases, including
alternative key words to allow for variations in terminology
among authors.
Explain criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and
credibility of each resource.
20%
Does not address criteria used to evaluate the reliability,
validity, and credibility of resources.Lists, but does not explain,
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of each resource.Explains criteria used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each resource.Explains
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of at least three resources, providing examples of how they
might be applied.
Summarize at least four scholarly sources that address a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.
20%
Does not summarize scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Makes incomplete or
unclear summaries of scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Summarizes at least
four scholarly sources that address a specific topic within a
psychology specialization.Summarizes at least four scholarly
sources that address a specific topic within a psychology
specialization, clarifying the unique contribution of each
source.
Apply the standard writing conventions for the discipline,

23. including structure, voice, person, and tone.
10%
Does not apply the standard writing conventions for the
discipline.Applies writing conventions that are inconsistent with
disciplinary standards or inappropriate for the intended
audience.Applies the standard writing conventions for the
discipline, including structure, voice, person and tone.Exhibits
strict adherence to the standard writing conventions for the
discipline. Elements of structure, voice, person, and tone are
well matched to the intended audience.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
10%
Does not apply APA formatting to in-text citations and
references.Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and
references incorrectly or inconsistently, detracting noticeably
from good scholarship.Applies APA formatting to in-text
citations and references.Exhibits strict and nearly flawless
adherence to APA formatting of in-text citations and references.
To help you successfully complete your assignment this week,
review the documents provided here. They will be attached I
will have them uploaded
· Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
. You will need to use this worksheet when writing your
assignment.
· Read the
Recognizing Assignment Expectations Implied by Key Verbs
[PDF]
. It will help you better understand the rubrics used to grade

24. your assignments throughout your program.
It is important to become familiar with the literature in your
specialization area, so you understand what is known and how
we know it. Of course, in order to become familiar with the
literature, you need to be able to find resources and evaluate
them—hence the need for library skills. Do you know which
journals are most highly regarded in your specialization? Do
you know how to use keywords effectively when searching or
how to read an article and find the most important information
to summarize? These are all skills you need, not just for the
courses you will take here at Capella, but you will also need
them when you enter your field and throughout your career.
Note: We encourage you to keep an annotated bibliography for
each course you take at Capella. Keeping a record of the articles
you have found can help you build a reference list that you can
continue to refer to throughout your program, for your capstone,
and in your career.
Preparation
Complete the following if you have not already:
1. Determine a research question from your specialization.
2. Determine keywords and conduct a search of the most
appropriate Capella University Library databases to find
relevant, scholarly articles.
3. Choose 3–4 peer-reviewed, scholarly articles related to your
research question.
4. Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
, which you will use to write your assignment.

25. Instructions
For your assignment, summarize the topic investigation you
have done, including the following:
· Research Question Based on Professional Interest.
o Explain how your research question relates to your
specialization and professional interests.
· Keywords.
o List the keywords you used for the searches you conducted in
the scholarly databases, and explain your reasoning behind the
choices you made. Describe the results you achieved.
· Evaluation of Sources.
o List and explain the criteria you used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each articles you
selected, including:
o The article was published in the last 5–7 years.
o The article included a literature review, methodology, and
results.
o The article was peer-reviewed.
· Sources.
o Summarize at least three, but no more than four, scholarly
sources that address your topic and research question within a
psychology specialization in an annotated bibliography that
includes:

26. o A summary of each article. Each summary should be
approximately one paragraph consisting of 3–5 sentences. In
your summary, focus on providing high-level information rather
than the details. Include information from the conclusion of the
article and how it is relevant to your research topic.
o The APA citation for each article. For example: Author, A.
A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article.
Title of Periodical
,
volume number
(issue number), pages. If available, include doi information.
Additional Requirements
· Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract
from the overall message.
· APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted
according to current
APA style and format
.
· Resources: 3–4 scholarly resources.
· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
· Worksheet: Use the Annotated Bibliography Worksheet for
your assignment.
Submission
To maximize your scoring potential, be sure that you fully
address all assignment requirements and meet the criteria in the
scoring guide that will be used to assess your assignment. It is

27. helpful to self-score your paper using the scoring guide before
submitting, to be sure that you are meeting criteria for the grade
you want to earn.
Below is the scoring guide
Explain how a research question relates to a specialization area
in psychology and to a career vision.
20%
Does not identify a research question related to a specialization
area in psychology and to a career vision.Attempts to explain
how a research question relates to a specialization area in
psychology and to a career vision, but the explanation is not
accurate or is unclear.Explains how a research question relates
to a specialization area in psychology and to a career
vision.Evaluates the importance of a research question to a
specialization area in psychology and to a career vision.
Identify appropriate keywords to search for information in
scholarly databases.
20%
Does not list key words to search for information in scholarly
databases.Lists possible key words to search for information in
scholarly databases, but some are not appropriate for the
topic.Identifies appropriate key words to search for information
in scholarly databases.Identifies appropriate key words to
search for information in scholarly databases, including
alternative key words to allow for variations in terminology
among authors.
Explain criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and
credibility of each resource.
20%
Does not address criteria used to evaluate the reliability,
validity, and credibility of resources.Lists, but does not explain,

28. criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of each resource.Explains criteria used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each resource.Explains
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of at least three resources, providing examples of how they
might be applied.
Summarize at least four scholarly sources that address a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.
20%
Does not summarize scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Makes incomplete or
unclear summaries of scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Summarizes at least
four scholarly sources that address a specific topic within a
psychology specialization.Summarizes at least four scholarly
sources that address a specific topic within a psychology
specialization, clarifying the unique contribution of each
source.
Apply the standard writing conventions for the discipline,
including structure, voice, person, and tone.
10%
Does not apply the standard writing conventions for the
discipline.Applies writing conventions that are inconsistent with
disciplinary standards or inappropriate for the intended
audience.Applies the standard writing conventions for the
discipline, including structure, voice, person and tone.Exhibits
strict adherence to the standard writing conventions for the
discipline. Elements of structure, voice, person, and tone are
well matched to the intended audience.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
10%
Does not apply APA formatting to in-text citations and
references.Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and

29. references incorrectly or inconsistently, detracting noticeably
from good scholarship.Applies APA formatting to in-text
citations and references.Exhibits strict and nearly flawless
adherence to APA formatting of in-text citations and references.
To help you successfully complete your assignment this week,
review the documents provided here. They will be attached I
will have them uploaded
· Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
. You will need to use this worksheet when writing your
assignment.
· Read the
Recognizing Assignment Expectations Implied by Key Verbs
[PDF]
. It will help you better understand the rubrics used to grade
your assignments throughout your program.
It is important to become familiar with the literature in your
specialization area, so you understand what is known and how
we know it. Of course, in order to become familiar with the
literature, you need to be able to find resources and evaluate
them—hence the need for library skills. Do you know which
journals are most highly regarded in your specialization? Do
you know how to use keywords effectively when searching or
how to read an article and find the most important information
to summarize? These are all skills you need, not just for the
courses you will take here at Capella, but you will also need
them when you enter your field and throughout your career.
Note: We encourage you to keep an annotated bibliography for
each course you take at Capella. Keeping a record of the articles

30. you have found can help you build a reference list that you can
continue to refer to throughout your program, for your capstone,
and in your career.
Preparation
Complete the following if you have not already:
1. Determine a research question from your specialization.
2. Determine keywords and conduct a search of the most
appropriate Capella University Library databases to find
relevant, scholarly articles.
3. Choose 3–4 peer-reviewed, scholarly articles related to your
research question.
4. Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
, which you will use to write your assignment.
Instructions
For your assignment, summarize the topic investigation you
have done, including the following:
· Research Question Based on Professional Interest.
o Explain how your research question relates to your
specialization and professional interests.
· Keywords.
o List the keywords you used for the searches you conducted in
the scholarly databases, and explain your reasoning behind the
choices you made. Describe the results you achieved.

31. · Evaluation of Sources.
o List and explain the criteria you used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each articles you
selected, including:
o The article was published in the last 5–7 years.
o The article included a literature review, methodology, and
results.
o The article was peer-reviewed.
· Sources.
o Summarize at least three, but no more than four, scholarly
sources that address your topic and research question within a
psychology specialization in an annotated bibliography that
includes:
o A summary of each article. Each summary should be
approximately one paragraph consisting of 3–5 sentences. In
your summary, focus on providing high-level information rather
than the details. Include information from the conclusion of the
article and how it is relevant to your research topic.
o The APA citation for each article. For example: Author, A.
A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article.
Title of Periodical
,
volume number
(issue number), pages. If available, include doi information.
Additional Requirements

32. · Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract
from the overall message.
· APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted
according to current
APA style and format
.
· Resources: 3–4 scholarly resources.
· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
· Worksheet: Use the Annotated Bibliography Worksheet for
your assignment.
Submission
To maximize your scoring potential, be sure that you fully
address all assignment requirements and meet the criteria in the
scoring guide that will be used to assess your assignment. It is
helpful to self-score your paper using the scoring guide before
submitting, to be sure that you are meeting criteria for the grade
you want to earn.
Below is the scoring guide
Explain how a research question relates to a specialization area
in psychology and to a career vision.
20%
Does not identify a research question related to a specialization
area in psychology and to a career vision.Attempts to explain
how a research question relates to a specialization area in
psychology and to a career vision, but the explanation is not
accurate or is unclear.Explains how a research question relates
to a specialization area in psychology and to a career

33. vision.Evaluates the importance of a research question to a
specialization area in psychology and to a career vision.
Identify appropriate keywords to search for information in
scholarly databases.
20%
Does not list key words to search for information in scholarly
databases.Lists possible key words to search for information in
scholarly databases, but some are not appropriate for the
topic.Identifies appropriate key words to search for information
in scholarly databases.Identifies appropriate key words to
search for information in scholarly databases, including
alternative key words to allow for variations in terminology
among authors.
Explain criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and
credibility of each resource.
20%
Does not address criteria used to evaluate the reliability,
validity, and credibility of resources.Lists, but does not explain,
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of each resource.Explains criteria used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each resource.Explains
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of at least three resources, providing examples of how they
might be applied.
Summarize at least four scholarly sources that address a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.
20%
Does not summarize scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Makes incomplete or
unclear summaries of scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Summarizes at least
four scholarly sources that address a specific topic within a
psychology specialization.Summarizes at least four scholarly

34. sources that address a specific topic within a psychology
specialization, clarifying the unique contribution of each
source.
Apply the standard writing conventions for the discipline,
including structure, voice, person, and tone.
10%
Does not apply the standard writing conventions for the
discipline.Applies writing conventions that are inconsistent with
disciplinary standards or inappropriate for the intended
audience.Applies the standard writing conventions for the
discipline, including structure, voice, person and tone.Exhibits
strict adherence to the standard writing conventions for the
discipline. Elements of structure, voice, person, and tone are
well matched to the intended audience.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
10%
Does not apply APA formatting to in-text citations and
references.Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and
references incorrectly or inconsistently, detracting noticeably
from good scholarship.Applies APA formatting to in-text
citations and references.Exhibits strict and nearly flawless
adherence to APA formatting of in-text citations and references.
To help you successfully complete your assignment this week,
review the documents provided here. They will be attached I
will have them uploaded
· Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
. You will need to use this worksheet when writing your
assignment.

35. · Read the
Recognizing Assignment Expectations Implied by Key Verbs
[PDF]
. It will help you better understand the rubrics used to grade
your assignments throughout your program.
It is important to become familiar with the literature in your
specialization area, so you understand what is known and how
we know it. Of course, in order to become familiar with the
literature, you need to be able to find resources and evaluate
them—hence the need for library skills. Do you know which
journals are most highly regarded in your specialization? Do
you know how to use keywords effectively when searching or
how to read an article and find the most important information
to summarize? These are all skills you need, not just for the
courses you will take here at Capella, but you will also need
them when you enter your field and throughout your career.
Note: We encourage you to keep an annotated bibliography for
each course you take at Capella. Keeping a record of the articles
you have found can help you build a reference list that you can
continue to refer to throughout your program, for your capstone,
and in your career.
Preparation
Complete the following if you have not already:
1. Determine a research question from your specialization.
2. Determine keywords and conduct a search of the most
appropriate Capella University Library databases to find
relevant, scholarly articles.
3. Choose 3–4 peer-reviewed, scholarly articles related to your
research question.

36. 4. Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
, which you will use to write your assignment.
Instructions
For your assignment, summarize the topic investigation you
have done, including the following:
· Research Question Based on Professional Interest.
o Explain how your research question relates to your
specialization and professional interests.
· Keywords.
o List the keywords you used for the searches you conducted in
the scholarly databases, and explain your reasoning behind the
choices you made. Describe the results you achieved.
· Evaluation of Sources.
o List and explain the criteria you used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each articles you
selected, including:
o The article was published in the last 5–7 years.
o The article included a literature review, methodology, and
results.
o The article was peer-reviewed.
· Sources.

37. o Summarize at least three, but no more than four, scholarly
sources that address your topic and research question within a
psychology specialization in an annotated bibliography that
includes:
o A summary of each article. Each summary should be
approximately one paragraph consisting of 3–5 sentences. In
your summary, focus on providing high-level information rather
than the details. Include information from the conclusion of the
article and how it is relevant to your research topic.
o The APA citation for each article. For example: Author, A.
A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article.
Title of Periodical
,
volume number
(issue number), pages. If available, include doi information.
Additional Requirements
· Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract
from the overall message.
· APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted
according to current
APA style and format
.
· Resources: 3–4 scholarly resources.
· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
· Worksheet: Use the Annotated Bibliography Worksheet for
your assignment.
Submission

38. To maximize your scoring potential, be sure that you fully
address all assignment requirements and meet the criteria in the
scoring guide that will be used to assess your assignment. It is
helpful to self-score your paper using the scoring guide before
submitting, to be sure that you are meeting criteria for the grade
you want to earn.
Below is the scoring guide
Explain how a research question relates to a specialization area
in psychology and to a career vision.
20%
Does not identify a research question related to a specialization
area in psychology and to a career vision.Attempts to explain
how a research question relates to a specialization area in
psychology and to a career vision, but the explanation is not
accurate or is unclear.Explains how a research question relates
to a specialization area in psychology and to a career
vision.Evaluates the importance of a research question to a
specialization area in psychology and to a career vision.
Identify appropriate keywords to search for information in
scholarly databases.
20%
Does not list key words to search for information in scholarly
databases.Lists possible key words to search for information in
scholarly databases, but some are not appropriate for the
topic.Identifies appropriate key words to search for information
in scholarly databases.Identifies appropriate key words to
search for information in scholarly databases, including
alternative key words to allow for variations in terminology
among authors.
Explain criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and
credibility of each resource.

39. 20%
Does not address criteria used to evaluate the reliability,
validity, and credibility of resources.Lists, but does not explain,
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of each resource.Explains criteria used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each resource.Explains
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of at least three resources, providing examples of how they
might be applied.
Summarize at least four scholarly sources that address a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.
20%
Does not summarize scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Makes incomplete or
unclear summaries of scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Summarizes at least
four scholarly sources that address a specific topic within a
psychology specialization.Summarizes at least four scholarly
sources that address a specific topic within a psychology
specialization, clarifying the unique contribution of each
source.
Apply the standard writing conventions for the discipline,
including structure, voice, person, and tone.
10%
Does not apply the standard writing conventions for the
discipline.Applies writing conventions that are inconsistent with
disciplinary standards or inappropriate for the intended
audience.Applies the standard writing conventions for the
discipline, including structure, voice, person and tone.Exhibits
strict adherence to the standard writing conventions for the
discipline. Elements of structure, voice, person, and tone are
well matched to the intended audience.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.

40. 10%
Does not apply APA formatting to in-text citations and
references.Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and
references incorrectly or inconsistently, detracting noticeably
from good scholarship.Applies APA formatting to in-text
citations and references.Exhibits strict and nearly flawless
adherence to APA formatting of in-text citations and references.
To help you successfully complete your assignment this week,
review the documents provided here. They will be attached I
will have them uploaded
· Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
. You will need to use this worksheet when writing your
assignment.
· Read the
Recognizing Assignment Expectations Implied by Key Verbs
[PDF]
. It will help you better understand the rubrics used to grade
your assignments throughout your program.
It is important to become familiar with the literature in your
specialization area, so you understand what is known and how
we know it. Of course, in order to become familiar with the
literature, you need to be able to find resources and evaluate
them—hence the need for library skills. Do you know which
journals are most highly regarded in your specialization? Do
you know how to use keywords effectively when searching or
how to read an article and find the most important information
to summarize? These are all skills you need, not just for the
courses you will take here at Capella, but you will also need

41. them when you enter your field and throughout your career.
Note: We encourage you to keep an annotated bibliography for
each course you take at Capella. Keeping a record of the articles
you have found can help you build a reference list that you can
continue to refer to throughout your program, for your capstone,
and in your career.
Preparation
Complete the following if you have not already:
1. Determine a research question from your specialization.
2. Determine keywords and conduct a search of the most
appropriate Capella University Library databases to find
relevant, scholarly articles.
3. Choose 3–4 peer-reviewed, scholarly articles related to your
research question.
4. Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
, which you will use to write your assignment.
Instructions
For your assignment, summarize the topic investigation you
have done, including the following:
· Research Question Based on Professional Interest.
o Explain how your research question relates to your
specialization and professional interests.
· Keywords.

42. o List the keywords you used for the searches you conducted in
the scholarly databases, and explain your reasoning behind the
choices you made. Describe the results you achieved.
· Evaluation of Sources.
o List and explain the criteria you used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each articles you
selected, including:
o The article was published in the last 5–7 years.
o The article included a literature review, methodology, and
results.
o The article was peer-reviewed.
· Sources.
o Summarize at least three, but no more than four, scholarly
sources that address your topic and research question within a
psychology specialization in an annotated bibliography that
includes:
o A summary of each article. Each summary should be
approximately one paragraph consisting of 3–5 sentences. In
your summary, focus on providing high-level information rather
than the details. Include information from the conclusion of the
article and how it is relevant to your research topic.
o The APA citation for each article. For example: Author, A.
A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article.
Title of Periodical
,
volume number

43. (issue number), pages. If available, include doi information.
Additional Requirements
· Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract
from the overall message.
· APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted
according to current
APA style and format
.
· Resources: 3–4 scholarly resources.
· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
· Worksheet: Use the Annotated Bibliography Worksheet for
your assignment.
Submission
To maximize your scoring potential, be sure that you fully
address all assignment requirements and meet the criteria in the
scoring guide that will be used to assess your assignment. It is
helpful to self-score your paper using the scoring guide before
submitting, to be sure that you are meeting criteria for the grade
you want to earn.
Below is the scoring guide
Explain how a research question relates to a specialization area
in psychology and to a career vision.
20%
Does not identify a research question related to a specialization
area in psychology and to a career vision.Attempts to explain

44. how a research question relates to a specialization area in
psychology and to a career vision, but the explanation is not
accurate or is unclear.Explains how a research question relates
to a specialization area in psychology and to a career
vision.Evaluates the importance of a research question to a
specialization area in psychology and to a career vision.
Identify appropriate keywords to search for information in
scholarly databases.
20%
Does not list key words to search for information in scholarly
databases.Lists possible key words to search for information in
scholarly databases, but some are not appropriate for the
topic.Identifies appropriate key words to search for information
in scholarly databases.Identifies appropriate key words to
search for information in scholarly databases, including
alternative key words to allow for variations in terminology
among authors.
Explain criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and
credibility of each resource.
20%
Does not address criteria used to evaluate the reliability,
validity, and credibility of resources.Lists, but does not explain,
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of each resource.Explains criteria used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each resource.Explains
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of at least three resources, providing examples of how they
might be applied.
Summarize at least four scholarly sources that address a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.
20%
Does not summarize scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Makes incomplete or

45. unclear summaries of scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Summarizes at least
four scholarly sources that address a specific topic within a
psychology specialization.Summarizes at least four scholarly
sources that address a specific topic within a psychology
specialization, clarifying the unique contribution of each
source.
Apply the standard writing conventions for the discipline,
including structure, voice, person, and tone.
10%
Does not apply the standard writing conventions for the
discipline.Applies writing conventions that are inconsistent with
disciplinary standards or inappropriate for the intended
audience.Applies the standard writing conventions for the
discipline, including structure, voice, person and tone.Exhibits
strict adherence to the standard writing conventions for the
discipline. Elements of structure, voice, person, and tone are
well matched to the intended audience.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
10%
Does not apply APA formatting to in-text citations and
references.Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and
references incorrectly or inconsistently, detracting noticeably
from good scholarship.Applies APA formatting to in-text
citations and references.Exhibits strict and nearly flawless
adherence to APA formatting of in-text citations and references.
To help you successfully complete your assignment this week,
review the documents provided here. They will be attached I
will have them uploaded
· Review the

46. Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
. You will need to use this worksheet when writing your
assignment.
· Read the
Recognizing Assignment Expectations Implied by Key Verbs
[PDF]
. It will help you better understand the rubrics used to grade
your assignments throughout your program.
It is important to become familiar with the literature in your
specialization area, so you understand what is known and how
we know it. Of course, in order to become familiar with the
literature, you need to be able to find resources and evaluate
them—hence the need for library skills. Do you know which
journals are most highly regarded in your specialization? Do
you know how to use keywords effectively when searching or
how to read an article and find the most important information
to summarize? These are all skills you need, not just for the
courses you will take here at Capella, but you will also need
them when you enter your field and throughout your career.
Note: We encourage you to keep an annotated bibliography for
each course you take at Capella. Keeping a record of the articles
you have found can help you build a reference list that you can
continue to refer to throughout your program, for your capstone,
and in your career.
Preparation
Complete the following if you have not already:
1. Determine a research question from your specialization.
2. Determine keywords and conduct a search of the most
appropriate Capella University Library databases to find

47. relevant, scholarly articles.
3. Choose 3–4 peer-reviewed, scholarly articles related to your
research question.
4. Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
, which you will use to write your assignment.
Instructions
For your assignment, summarize the topic investigation you
have done, including the following:
· Research Question Based on Professional Interest.
o Explain how your research question relates to your
specialization and professional interests.
· Keywords.
o List the keywords you used for the searches you conducted in
the scholarly databases, and explain your reasoning behind the
choices you made. Describe the results you achieved.
· Evaluation of Sources.
o List and explain the criteria you used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each articles you
selected, including:
o The article was published in the last 5–7 years.
o The article included a literature review, methodology, and
results.

48. o The article was peer-reviewed.
· Sources.
o Summarize at least three, but no more than four, scholarly
sources that address your topic and research question within a
psychology specialization in an annotated bibliography that
includes:
o A summary of each article. Each summary should be
approximately one paragraph consisting of 3–5 sentences. In
your summary, focus on providing high-level information rather
than the details. Include information from the conclusion of the
article and how it is relevant to your research topic.
o The APA citation for each article. For example: Author, A.
A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article.
Title of Periodical
,
volume number
(issue number), pages. If available, include doi information.
Additional Requirements
· Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract
from the overall message.
· APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted
according to current
APA style and format
.
· Resources: 3–4 scholarly resources.
· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.

49. · Worksheet: Use the Annotated Bibliography Worksheet for
your assignment.
Submission
To maximize your scoring potential, be sure that you fully
address all assignment requirements and meet the criteria in the
scoring guide that will be used to assess your assignment. It is
helpful to self-score your paper using the scoring guide before
submitting, to be sure that you are meeting criteria for the grade
you want to earn.
Below is the scoring guide
Explain how a research question relates to a specialization area
in psychology and to a career vision.
20%
Does not identify a research question related to a specialization
area in psychology and to a career vision.Attempts to explain
how a research question relates to a specialization area in
psychology and to a career vision, but the explanation is not
accurate or is unclear.Explains how a research question relates
to a specialization area in psychology and to a career
vision.Evaluates the importance of a research question to a
specialization area in psychology and to a career vision.
Identify appropriate keywords to search for information in
scholarly databases.
20%
Does not list key words to search for information in scholarly
databases.Lists possible key words to search for information in
scholarly databases, but some are not appropriate for the
topic.Identifies appropriate key words to search for information
in scholarly databases.Identifies appropriate key words to
search for information in scholarly databases, including

50. alternative key words to allow for variations in terminology
among authors.
Explain criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and
credibility of each resource.
20%
Does not address criteria used to evaluate the reliability,
validity, and credibility of resources.Lists, but does not explain,
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of each resource.Explains criteria used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each resource.Explains
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of at least three resources, providing examples of how they
might be applied.
Summarize at least four scholarly sources that address a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.
20%
Does not summarize scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Makes incomplete or
unclear summaries of scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Summarizes at least
four scholarly sources that address a specific topic within a
psychology specialization.Summarizes at least four scholarly
sources that address a specific topic within a psychology
specialization, clarifying the unique contribution of each
source.
Apply the standard writing conventions for the discipline,
including structure, voice, person, and tone.
10%
Does not apply the standard writing conventions for the
discipline.Applies writing conventions that are inconsistent with
disciplinary standards or inappropriate for the intended
audience.Applies the standard writing conventions for the
discipline, including structure, voice, person and tone.Exhibits

51. strict adherence to the standard writing conventions for the
discipline. Elements of structure, voice, person, and tone are
well matched to the intended audience.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
10%
Does not apply APA formatting to in-text citations and
references.Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and
references incorrectly or inconsistently, detracting noticeably
from good scholarship.Applies APA formatting to in-text
citations and references.Exhibits strict and nearly flawless
adherence to APA formatting of in-text citations and references.
To help you successfully complete your assignment this week,
review the documents provided here. They will be attached I
will have them uploaded
· Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
. You will need to use this worksheet when writing your
assignment.
· Read the
Recognizing Assignment Expectations Implied by Key Verbs
[PDF]
. It will help you better understand the rubrics used to grade
your assignments throughout your program.
It is important to become familiar with the literature in your
specialization area, so you understand what is known and how
we know it. Of course, in order to become familiar with the
literature, you need to be able to find resources and evaluate
them—hence the need for library skills. Do you know which
journals are most highly regarded in your specialization? Do

52. you know how to use keywords effectively when searching or
how to read an article and find the most important information
to summarize? These are all skills you need, not just for the
courses you will take here at Capella, but you will also need
them when you enter your field and throughout your career.
Note: We encourage you to keep an annotated bibliography for
each course you take at Capella. Keeping a record of the articles
you have found can help you build a reference list that you can
continue to refer to throughout your program, for your capstone,
and in your career.
Preparation
Complete the following if you have not already:
1. Determine a research question from your specialization.
2. Determine keywords and conduct a search of the most
appropriate Capella University Library databases to find
relevant, scholarly articles.
3. Choose 3–4 peer-reviewed, scholarly articles related to your
research question.
4. Review the
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet [DOCX]
, which you will use to write your assignment.
Instructions
For your assignment, summarize the topic investigation you
have done, including the following:
· Research Question Based on Professional Interest.

53. o Explain how your research question relates to your
specialization and professional interests.
· Keywords.
o List the keywords you used for the searches you conducted in
the scholarly databases, and explain your reasoning behind the
choices you made. Describe the results you achieved.
· Evaluation of Sources.
o List and explain the criteria you used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each articles you
selected, including:
o The article was published in the last 5–7 years.
o The article included a literature review, methodology, and
results.
o The article was peer-reviewed.
· Sources.
o Summarize at least three, but no more than four, scholarly
sources that address your topic and research question within a
psychology specialization in an annotated bibliography that
includes:
o A summary of each article. Each summary should be
approximately one paragraph consisting of 3–5 sentences. In
your summary, focus on providing high-level information rather
than the details. Include information from the conclusion of the
article and how it is relevant to your research topic.
o The APA citation for each article. For example: Author, A.

54. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article.
Title of Periodical
,
volume number
(issue number), pages. If available, include doi information.
Additional Requirements
· Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract
from the overall message.
· APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted
according to current
APA style and format
.
· Resources: 3–4 scholarly resources.
· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
· Worksheet: Use the Annotated Bibliography Worksheet for
your assignment.
Submission
To maximize your scoring potential, be sure that you fully
address all assignment requirements and meet the criteria in the
scoring guide that will be used to assess your assignment. It is
helpful to self-score your paper using the scoring guide before
submitting, to be sure that you are meeting criteria for the grade
you want to earn.
Below is the scoring guide
Explain how a research question relates to a specialization area
in psychology and to a career vision.

55. 20%
Does not identify a research question related to a specialization
area in psychology and to a career vision.Attempts to explain
how a research question relates to a specialization area in
psychology and to a career vision, but the explanation is not
accurate or is unclear.Explains how a research question relates
to a specialization area in psychology and to a career
vision.Evaluates the importance of a research question to a
specialization area in psychology and to a career vision.
Identify appropriate keywords to search for information in
scholarly databases.
20%
Does not list key words to search for information in scholarly
databases.Lists possible key words to search for information in
scholarly databases, but some are not appropriate for the
topic.Identifies appropriate key words to search for information
in scholarly databases.Identifies appropriate key words to
search for information in scholarly databases, including
alternative key words to allow for variations in terminology
among authors.
Explain criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and
credibility of each resource.
20%
Does not address criteria used to evaluate the reliability,
validity, and credibility of resources.Lists, but does not explain,
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of each resource.Explains criteria used to evaluate the
reliability, validity, and credibility of each resource.Explains
criteria used to evaluate the reliability, validity, and credibility
of at least three resources, providing examples of how they
might be applied.
Summarize at least four scholarly sources that address a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.

56. 20%
Does not summarize scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Makes incomplete or
unclear summaries of scholarly sources addressing a specific
topic within a psychology specialization.Summarizes at least
four scholarly sources that address a specific topic within a
psychology specialization.Summarizes at least four scholarly
sources that address a specific topic within a psychology
specialization, clarifying the unique contribution of each
source.
Apply the standard writing conventions for the discipline,
including structure, voice, person, and tone.
10%
Does not apply the standard writing conventions for the
discipline.Applies writing conventions that are inconsistent with
disciplinary standards or inappropriate for the intended
audience.Applies the standard writing conventions for the
discipline, including structure, voice, person and tone.Exhibits
strict adherence to the standard writing conventions for the
discipline. Elements of structure, voice, person, and tone are
well matched to the intended audience.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
10%
Does not apply APA formatting to in-text citations and
references.Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and
references incorrectly or inconsistently, detracting noticeably
from good scholarship.Applies APA formatting to in-text
citations and references.Exhibits strict and nearly flawless
adherence to APA formatting of in-text citations and references.