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Article Critique Instructions (60 points possible)
Ryan J. Winter
Florida International University
Purpose of The Article Critique Paper
1). Psychological Purpose
This paper serves several purposes, the first of which is helping you gain insight into research papers in psychology. As this may be your first time reading and writing papers in psychology, one goal of Paper I is to give you insight into what goes into such papers. This article critique paper will help you learn about the various sections of an empirical research report by reading at least one peer-reviewed articles (articles that have a Title Page, Abstract*, Literature Review, Methods Section, Results Section, and References Page—I have already selected some articles for you to critique, so make sure you only critique one in the folder provided on Canvas) This paper will also give you some insights into how the results sections are written in APA formatted research articles. Pay close attention to those sections, as throughout this course you’ll be writing up some results of your own!
In this relatively short paper, you will read one of five articles posted on Canvas and summarize what the authors did and what they found. The first part of the paper should focus on summarizing the design the authors used for their project. That is, you will identify the independent and dependent variables, talk about how the authors carried out their study, and then summarize the results (you don’t need to fully understand the statistics in the results, but try to get a sense of what the authors did in their analyses). In the second part of the paper, you will critique the article for its methodological strengths and weaknesses. Finally, in part three, you will provide your references for the Article Critique Paper in APA format.
2). APA Formatting Purpose
The second purpose of the Article Critique paper is to teach you proper American Psychological Association (APA) formatting. In the instructions below, I tell you how to format your paper using APA style. There are a lot of very specific requirements in APA papers, so pay attention to the instructions below as well as Chapter 14 in your textbook! I highly recommend using the Paper I Checklist before submitting your paper, as it will help walk you through the picky nuances of APA formatting.
3). Writing Purpose
Finally, this paper is intended to help you grow as a writer. Few psychology classes give you the chance to write papers and receive feedback on your work. This class will! We will give you feedback on this paper in terms of content, spelling, and grammar.
Article Critique Paper (60 points possible)
Each student is required to write an article critique paper based on one of the research articles present on Canvas only those articles listed on Canvas can be critiqued – if you critique a different article, it will not be graded). If you ar.
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ARTICLE CRITIQUE INSTRUCTIONS 2
Purpose of The Article Critique Paper
1). Psychological Purpose
This paper serves several purposes, the first of which is helping you gain insight into research papers in psychology. As this may be your first time reading and writing papers in psychology, one goal of Paper I is to give you insight into what goes into such papers. This article critique paper will help you learn about the various sections of an empirical research report by reading at least one peer-reviewed articles (articles that have a Title Page, Abstract*, Literature Review, Methods Section, Results Section, and References Page—I have already selected some articles for you to critique, so make sure you only critique one in the folder provided on Canvas) This paper will also give you some insights into how the results sections are written in APA formatted research articles. Pay close attention to those sections, as throughout this course you’ll be writing up some results of your own!
In this relatively short paper, you will read one of five articles posted on Canvas and summarize what the authors did and what they found. The first part of the paper should focus on summarizing the design the authors used for their project. That is, you will identify the independent and dependent variables, talk about how the authors carried out their study, and then summarize the results (you don’t need to fully understand the statistics in the results, but try to get a sense of what the authors did in their analyses). In the second part of the paper, you will critique the article for its methodological strengths and weaknesses. Finally, in part three, you will provide your references for the Article Critique Paper in APA format.
2). APA Formatting Purpose
The second purpose of the Article Critique paper is to teach you proper American Psychological Association (APA) formatting. In the instructions below, I tell you how to format your paper using APA style. There are a lot of very specific requirements in APA papers, so pay attention to the instructions below as well as Chapter 14 in your textbook! I highly recommend using the Paper I Checklist before submitting your paper, as it will help walk you through the picky nuances of APA formatting.
3). Writing Purpose
Finally, this paper is intended to help you grow as a writer. Few psychology classes give you the chance to write papers and receive feedback on your work. This class will! We will give you feedback on this paper in terms of content, spelling, and grammar.
Article Critique Paper (60 points possible)
Each student is required to write an article critique paper based on one of the research articles present on Canvas only those articles listed on Canvas can be critiqued – if you critique a different article, it will not be graded). If you are unclear about any of this information, please ask.
What is an article critique paper?
An article critique is ...
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ARTICLE CRITIQUE INSTRUCTIONS 6
Article Critique Instructions (30 points possible)
Ryan J. Winter
Florida International University
Purpose of The Article Critique Paper
1). Psychological Purpose
This paper serves several purposes, the first of which is helping you gain insight into research papers in psychology. As this may be your first time reading and writing papers in psychology, one goal of Paper I is to give you insight into what goes into such papers. This article critique paper will help you learn about the various sections of an empirical research report by reading at least one peer-reviewed articles (articles that have a Title Page, Abstract*, Literature Review, Methods Section, Results Section, and References Page—I have already selected some articles for you to critique, so make sure you only critique one in the folder provided on Blackboard). This paper will also give you some insights into how the results sections are written in APA formatted research articles. Pay close attention to those sections, as throughout this course you’ll be writing up some results of your own!
In this relatively short paper, you will read one of five articles posted on blackboard and summarize what the authors did and what they found. The first part of the paper should focus on summarizing the design the authors used for their project. That is, you will identify the independent and dependent variables, talk about how the authors carried out their study, and then summarize the results (you don’t need to fully understand the statistics in the results, but try to get a sense of what the authors did in their analyses). In the second part of the paper, you will critique the article for its methodological strengths and weaknesses. Finally, in part three, you will provide your references for the Article Critique Paper in APA format.
2). APA Formatting Purpose
The second purpose of the Article Critique paper is to teach you proper American Psychological Association (APA) formatting. In the instructions below, I tell you how to format your paper using APA style. There are a lot of very specific requirements in APA papers, so pay attention to the instructions below as well as Chapter 14 in your textbook! I highly recommend using the Paper I Checklist before submitting your paper, as it will help walk you through the picky nuances of APA formatting.
3). Writing Purpose
Finally, this paper is intended to help you grow as a writer. Few psychology classes give you the chance to write papers and receive feedback on your work. This class will! We will give you feedback on this paper in terms of content, spelling, and grammar.
*Most peer-reviewed articles do include an abstract, but the articles you will see on Blackboard lack an Abstract. There is a good reason for this, which you’ll find out about in a later paper!
Article Critique Paper (30 points possible)
Each student is required to write an ar ...
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Article: is uploaded
1). Psychological Purpose
This paper serves several purposes, the first of which is helping you gain insight into research papers in psychology. As this may be your first time reading and writing papers in psychology, one goal of Paper I is to give you insight into what goes into such papers. This article critique paper will help you learn about the various sections of an empirical research report by reading at least
one
peer-reviewed articles (articles that have a Title Page, Abstract*, Literature Review, Methods Section, Results Section, and References Page—I have already selected some articles for you to critique, so make sure you only critique one in the folder provided on Canvas) This paper will also give you some insights into how the results sections are written in APA formatted research articles. Pay close attention to those sections, as throughout this course you’ll be writing up some results of your own!
In this relatively short paper, you will read one of five articles posted on Canvas and summarize what the authors did and what they found. The first part of the paper should focus on summarizing the design the authors used for their project. That is, you will identify the independent and dependent variables, talk about how the authors carried out their study, and then summarize the results (you don’t need to fully understand the statistics in the results, but try to get a sense of what the authors did in their analyses). In the second part of the paper, you will critique the article for its methodological strengths and weaknesses. Finally, in part three, you will provide your references for the Article Critique Paper in APA format.
2). APA Formatting Purpose
The second purpose of the Article Critique paper is to teach you proper American Psychological Association (APA) formatting. In the instructions below, I tell you how to format your paper using APA style. There are a lot of very specific requirements in APA papers, so pay attention to the instructions below as well as the APA style powerpoint on Canvas. We are using the 7th edition of the APA style manual.
3). Writing Purpose
Finally, this paper is intended to help you grow as a writer. Few psychology classes give you the chance to write papers and receive feedback on your work. This class will! We will give you feedback on this paper in terms of content, spelling, and grammar.
Article Critique Paper (60 points possible)
Each student is required to write an article critique paper based on one of the research articles present on Canvas only those articles listed on Canvas can be critiqued – if you critique a different article, it will not be graded). If you are unclear about any of this information, please ask.
What is an article critique paper?
An article critique is a written communication that conveys your understanding of a research article and how it relates to the conceptual issues of interest to this course.
This article critique .
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Running head: LITERATURE REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS 1
PAPER II: METHODS AND RESULTS INSTRUCTIONS3
Instructions for Paper I: Study One Literature Review Instructions (Worth 25 Points)
Ryan J. Winter
Florida International University
Purpose of Paper I: Study One Literature Review
1). Psychological Purpose
This paper serves several purposes, the first of which is helping you gain insight into research papers in psychology. As this may be your first time reading and writing papers in psychology, one goal of Paper I is to give you insight into what goes into such papers. This study one-lit review will help you a). better understand the psychology topic chosen for the course this semester (Facebook Consensus), b). learn about the various sections of an empirical research report by reading five peer-reviewed articles (that is, articles that have a Title Page, Abstract, Literature Review, Methods Section, Results Section, and References Page), and c). use information gathered from research articles in psychology to help support your hypotheses for your first study this semester (Facebook Consensus). Of course, you’ll be doing a study two literature review later in the semester, so think of this Paper I as the first part of your semester long paper. I recommend looking at the example Paper V, actually, to see what your final paper will look like. It might give you a better idea about how this current paper (as well as Papers II, III, and IV) all fit together into your final paper of the semester.
In this current paper (Paper I), you will read five research articles, summarize what the authors did and what they found, and use those summaries to support your Facebook Consensus study hypothesis. IMPORTANT: Yes you need five references, but keep in mind that you can spend a lot of time (a page or two!) summarizing one of them and a sentence or two summarizing others. Thus spend more time on the more relevant articles!
For this paper, start your paper broadly and then narrow your focus (think about the hourglass example provided in the lecture). My suggestion is to give a brief overview of your paper topic in your opening paragraph, hinting at the research variables you plan to look at for study one. Your next paragraphs will review prior research (those five references required for this paper). Make sure to draw connections between these papers, using smooth transitions between paragraphs. Your final paragraphs should use the research you just summarized to support your research hypothesis. And yes, that means you MUST include your study predictions (which we provided in the researcher instructions and the debriefing statement. Use them!). In other words, this first paper will look like the literature reviews for the five research articles you are summarizing for this assignment. Use the articles you are using as references as examples! See what they did and mimic their style! Here, though, you will end the paper after providing your hypothesi ...
Running head LITERATURE REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS 1PAPER II METHOMalikPinckney86
This document provides instructions for students to write Paper I, which is a literature review on a topic related to social media and consensus. Students are instructed to write a minimum 2.5 page literature review summarizing at least 5 research articles on the topic and supporting their hypothesis for their own planned study. The paper should follow APA formatting guidelines and include title page, literature review section, and references page. Feedback will be provided to help students improve their writing skills. The goal is for students to integrate what they learn into their final paper for the class.
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Running head: RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Title
Name
Lakeland College
address
city, state
telephone
email
Dr. Edward Jedlicka
Master of Arts in Counseling
Date
Research Paper Guidelines
Understanding the process that undergirds principles of research is a primary objective for this course. This project includes a thorough review of literature related the Counseling field. This project should include (1) a title page; (2) an abstract; (3) an introduction to the paper; (4) the review of literature; (5) a methods section; (6) a complete list of references used.
The paper that you will submit should be organized to carefully review research done on a particular topic of your choosing. In the review of literature, you will find it easier and more consistent to use the past tense when describing studies because they have already been completed. Therefore, you should write in the past tense for a scholarly audience, and should use clear and short sentences that generally avoid the use of personal pronouns (e.g., “I”). APA guidelines specify that your manuscript should be double spaced throughout, left justified (with regular “ragged right” margins), and margins should be set to 1 inch on all sides. Please check the Publication Manual of the APA.
Structure of the Paper
Title Page
Title. The title should summarize the main idea of the paper and include the main topic and actual theoretical issue investigated. Good titles are short (< 20 words) and would serve as a type of index of the main issues covered, including the nature of the tasks, participants, or other important variables. Type the title centered, in upper and lower cases, double-spaced.
Running head. Each page of your manuscript has a brief “title” (running head) printed in the upper right hand corner of the manuscript. It should be a maximum of 50 characters, and be followed by the specific page number for that page. A notation as to the specific Running head should be located in all caps, flush left at the top of the title page. For example, on your title page you would show (in the upper left hand corner):
Running head: RESEARCH PROPOSAL - 1
RESEARCH PROPOSAL - 1
Running head: RESEARCH PROPOSAL
On every subsequent page the running head would be right-justified with the page number. [Note: your running head would specify the content of your selected review] For example:
Research Proposal: - 2
Abstract
(This is your section header; centered on the page)
Page two is the Abstract for the paper. It is a brief (150-200 words) comprehensive summary of the research proposal. The Running head and the number 2 are typed in the upper right-hand corner of the page. The word “Abstract” is centered as the first line of type on this page. Type the abstract as a single paragraph in block format (i.e., without paragraph indentation). You may also want to list keywords from your paper in your abstract. To do this, center the text and type Keywords: (it ...
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Helpful tips regarding the Lit Review Paper: Please read through the end carefully!
Just a reminder that the lit review section (Review of the Literature heading) of your paper should be organized by themes (threads) that you have chosen for your paper based on the main ideas found within all of the literature that you reviewed in regards to your research question. They are the main points that you have noticed your sources discussing in relation to your research question. Two themes should be used for this paper (please do not use more than two themes). You must use these as Level 2 headings within your paper, and you can see how this is set up within the Student Sample papers. You should havethree sources (their findings) to review under each theme to provide a thorough review of the literature and to show similarities/differences within the literature you found. Each review of the findings of the source must be in detail and list all of the findings within the article in relation to the research question, not just one or two sentences. Your readers should be able to get a good sense of what the particular sources you've found in your lit searches have written about in relation to your research question, along with making those important connections between the sources so show similarities and differences within the findings.
For example, if I was writing on the nursing shortage and my research question was "What are the factors that contribute to the nursing shortage?" I would then look at my Annotated Bibliography to see what all of my sources said about this particular question. Then I would choose the top two factors (themes) that all authors stated about this research question. Let's say out of all of my sources that I reviewed, the top factors that contribute to the nursing shortage that all authors talked about in answer to my research question was: 1. Faculty Shortage 2. Nurse Burnout/Dissatisfaction. Those two themes would actually become the Level 2 headings underneath the Review of the Literature Section of my paper (see student sample). Then, within each heading, I would review the sources that mentioned something about each particular theme under that heading. I would review their studies (their purpose in only one or two sentences maximum!) and the findings in detail using paraphrases and summaries and some quotations regarding what each author had to say under that particular theme/heading. You should have a mixture of paraphrases, quotes and summary in your paper, with more weight leaning towards paraphrasing as that is preferred by APA. Avoid over-quoting in your paper. Your reader should get a good sense of what the literature out there says about this particular theme and the connections (similarities/differences) between the sources. Do not copy from your Annotated Bibliography, as that is considered self-plagiarism, but you can certainly refer to it to help you wea ...
When you’re undertaking tertiary study there are often a lot of assignments and writing to do, which can be daunting at first. The most important thing to remember is to start - and start early. This presentation was made based on an article published on Open Polytechnic NZ.
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ARTICLE CRITIQUE INSTRUCTIONS 2
Purpose of The Article Critique Paper
1). Psychological Purpose
This paper serves several purposes, the first of which is helping you gain insight into research papers in psychology. As this may be your first time reading and writing papers in psychology, one goal of Paper I is to give you insight into what goes into such papers. This article critique paper will help you learn about the various sections of an empirical research report by reading at least one peer-reviewed articles (articles that have a Title Page, Abstract*, Literature Review, Methods Section, Results Section, and References Page—I have already selected some articles for you to critique, so make sure you only critique one in the folder provided on Canvas) This paper will also give you some insights into how the results sections are written in APA formatted research articles. Pay close attention to those sections, as throughout this course you’ll be writing up some results of your own!
In this relatively short paper, you will read one of five articles posted on Canvas and summarize what the authors did and what they found. The first part of the paper should focus on summarizing the design the authors used for their project. That is, you will identify the independent and dependent variables, talk about how the authors carried out their study, and then summarize the results (you don’t need to fully understand the statistics in the results, but try to get a sense of what the authors did in their analyses). In the second part of the paper, you will critique the article for its methodological strengths and weaknesses. Finally, in part three, you will provide your references for the Article Critique Paper in APA format.
2). APA Formatting Purpose
The second purpose of the Article Critique paper is to teach you proper American Psychological Association (APA) formatting. In the instructions below, I tell you how to format your paper using APA style. There are a lot of very specific requirements in APA papers, so pay attention to the instructions below as well as Chapter 14 in your textbook! I highly recommend using the Paper I Checklist before submitting your paper, as it will help walk you through the picky nuances of APA formatting.
3). Writing Purpose
Finally, this paper is intended to help you grow as a writer. Few psychology classes give you the chance to write papers and receive feedback on your work. This class will! We will give you feedback on this paper in terms of content, spelling, and grammar.
Article Critique Paper (60 points possible)
Each student is required to write an article critique paper based on one of the research articles present on Canvas only those articles listed on Canvas can be critiqued – if you critique a different article, it will not be graded). If you are unclear about any of this information, please ask.
What is an article critique paper?
An article critique is ...
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ARTICLE CRITIQUE INSTRUCTIONS 6
Article Critique Instructions (30 points possible)
Ryan J. Winter
Florida International University
Purpose of The Article Critique Paper
1). Psychological Purpose
This paper serves several purposes, the first of which is helping you gain insight into research papers in psychology. As this may be your first time reading and writing papers in psychology, one goal of Paper I is to give you insight into what goes into such papers. This article critique paper will help you learn about the various sections of an empirical research report by reading at least one peer-reviewed articles (articles that have a Title Page, Abstract*, Literature Review, Methods Section, Results Section, and References Page—I have already selected some articles for you to critique, so make sure you only critique one in the folder provided on Blackboard). This paper will also give you some insights into how the results sections are written in APA formatted research articles. Pay close attention to those sections, as throughout this course you’ll be writing up some results of your own!
In this relatively short paper, you will read one of five articles posted on blackboard and summarize what the authors did and what they found. The first part of the paper should focus on summarizing the design the authors used for their project. That is, you will identify the independent and dependent variables, talk about how the authors carried out their study, and then summarize the results (you don’t need to fully understand the statistics in the results, but try to get a sense of what the authors did in their analyses). In the second part of the paper, you will critique the article for its methodological strengths and weaknesses. Finally, in part three, you will provide your references for the Article Critique Paper in APA format.
2). APA Formatting Purpose
The second purpose of the Article Critique paper is to teach you proper American Psychological Association (APA) formatting. In the instructions below, I tell you how to format your paper using APA style. There are a lot of very specific requirements in APA papers, so pay attention to the instructions below as well as Chapter 14 in your textbook! I highly recommend using the Paper I Checklist before submitting your paper, as it will help walk you through the picky nuances of APA formatting.
3). Writing Purpose
Finally, this paper is intended to help you grow as a writer. Few psychology classes give you the chance to write papers and receive feedback on your work. This class will! We will give you feedback on this paper in terms of content, spelling, and grammar.
*Most peer-reviewed articles do include an abstract, but the articles you will see on Blackboard lack an Abstract. There is a good reason for this, which you’ll find out about in a later paper!
Article Critique Paper (30 points possible)
Each student is required to write an ar ...
Article is uploaded1). Psychological PurposeThis paper serv.docxssusera34210
Article: is uploaded
1). Psychological Purpose
This paper serves several purposes, the first of which is helping you gain insight into research papers in psychology. As this may be your first time reading and writing papers in psychology, one goal of Paper I is to give you insight into what goes into such papers. This article critique paper will help you learn about the various sections of an empirical research report by reading at least
one
peer-reviewed articles (articles that have a Title Page, Abstract*, Literature Review, Methods Section, Results Section, and References Page—I have already selected some articles for you to critique, so make sure you only critique one in the folder provided on Canvas) This paper will also give you some insights into how the results sections are written in APA formatted research articles. Pay close attention to those sections, as throughout this course you’ll be writing up some results of your own!
In this relatively short paper, you will read one of five articles posted on Canvas and summarize what the authors did and what they found. The first part of the paper should focus on summarizing the design the authors used for their project. That is, you will identify the independent and dependent variables, talk about how the authors carried out their study, and then summarize the results (you don’t need to fully understand the statistics in the results, but try to get a sense of what the authors did in their analyses). In the second part of the paper, you will critique the article for its methodological strengths and weaknesses. Finally, in part three, you will provide your references for the Article Critique Paper in APA format.
2). APA Formatting Purpose
The second purpose of the Article Critique paper is to teach you proper American Psychological Association (APA) formatting. In the instructions below, I tell you how to format your paper using APA style. There are a lot of very specific requirements in APA papers, so pay attention to the instructions below as well as the APA style powerpoint on Canvas. We are using the 7th edition of the APA style manual.
3). Writing Purpose
Finally, this paper is intended to help you grow as a writer. Few psychology classes give you the chance to write papers and receive feedback on your work. This class will! We will give you feedback on this paper in terms of content, spelling, and grammar.
Article Critique Paper (60 points possible)
Each student is required to write an article critique paper based on one of the research articles present on Canvas only those articles listed on Canvas can be critiqued – if you critique a different article, it will not be graded). If you are unclear about any of this information, please ask.
What is an article critique paper?
An article critique is a written communication that conveys your understanding of a research article and how it relates to the conceptual issues of interest to this course.
This article critique .
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Running head: LITERATURE REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS 1
PAPER II: METHODS AND RESULTS INSTRUCTIONS3
Instructions for Paper I: Study One Literature Review Instructions (Worth 25 Points)
Ryan J. Winter
Florida International University
Purpose of Paper I: Study One Literature Review
1). Psychological Purpose
This paper serves several purposes, the first of which is helping you gain insight into research papers in psychology. As this may be your first time reading and writing papers in psychology, one goal of Paper I is to give you insight into what goes into such papers. This study one-lit review will help you a). better understand the psychology topic chosen for the course this semester (Facebook Consensus), b). learn about the various sections of an empirical research report by reading five peer-reviewed articles (that is, articles that have a Title Page, Abstract, Literature Review, Methods Section, Results Section, and References Page), and c). use information gathered from research articles in psychology to help support your hypotheses for your first study this semester (Facebook Consensus). Of course, you’ll be doing a study two literature review later in the semester, so think of this Paper I as the first part of your semester long paper. I recommend looking at the example Paper V, actually, to see what your final paper will look like. It might give you a better idea about how this current paper (as well as Papers II, III, and IV) all fit together into your final paper of the semester.
In this current paper (Paper I), you will read five research articles, summarize what the authors did and what they found, and use those summaries to support your Facebook Consensus study hypothesis. IMPORTANT: Yes you need five references, but keep in mind that you can spend a lot of time (a page or two!) summarizing one of them and a sentence or two summarizing others. Thus spend more time on the more relevant articles!
For this paper, start your paper broadly and then narrow your focus (think about the hourglass example provided in the lecture). My suggestion is to give a brief overview of your paper topic in your opening paragraph, hinting at the research variables you plan to look at for study one. Your next paragraphs will review prior research (those five references required for this paper). Make sure to draw connections between these papers, using smooth transitions between paragraphs. Your final paragraphs should use the research you just summarized to support your research hypothesis. And yes, that means you MUST include your study predictions (which we provided in the researcher instructions and the debriefing statement. Use them!). In other words, this first paper will look like the literature reviews for the five research articles you are summarizing for this assignment. Use the articles you are using as references as examples! See what they did and mimic their style! Here, though, you will end the paper after providing your hypothesi ...
Running head LITERATURE REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS 1PAPER II METHOMalikPinckney86
This document provides instructions for students to write Paper I, which is a literature review on a topic related to social media and consensus. Students are instructed to write a minimum 2.5 page literature review summarizing at least 5 research articles on the topic and supporting their hypothesis for their own planned study. The paper should follow APA formatting guidelines and include title page, literature review section, and references page. Feedback will be provided to help students improve their writing skills. The goal is for students to integrate what they learn into their final paper for the class.
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Running head: RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Title
Name
Lakeland College
address
city, state
telephone
email
Dr. Edward Jedlicka
Master of Arts in Counseling
Date
Research Paper Guidelines
Understanding the process that undergirds principles of research is a primary objective for this course. This project includes a thorough review of literature related the Counseling field. This project should include (1) a title page; (2) an abstract; (3) an introduction to the paper; (4) the review of literature; (5) a methods section; (6) a complete list of references used.
The paper that you will submit should be organized to carefully review research done on a particular topic of your choosing. In the review of literature, you will find it easier and more consistent to use the past tense when describing studies because they have already been completed. Therefore, you should write in the past tense for a scholarly audience, and should use clear and short sentences that generally avoid the use of personal pronouns (e.g., “I”). APA guidelines specify that your manuscript should be double spaced throughout, left justified (with regular “ragged right” margins), and margins should be set to 1 inch on all sides. Please check the Publication Manual of the APA.
Structure of the Paper
Title Page
Title. The title should summarize the main idea of the paper and include the main topic and actual theoretical issue investigated. Good titles are short (< 20 words) and would serve as a type of index of the main issues covered, including the nature of the tasks, participants, or other important variables. Type the title centered, in upper and lower cases, double-spaced.
Running head. Each page of your manuscript has a brief “title” (running head) printed in the upper right hand corner of the manuscript. It should be a maximum of 50 characters, and be followed by the specific page number for that page. A notation as to the specific Running head should be located in all caps, flush left at the top of the title page. For example, on your title page you would show (in the upper left hand corner):
Running head: RESEARCH PROPOSAL - 1
RESEARCH PROPOSAL - 1
Running head: RESEARCH PROPOSAL
On every subsequent page the running head would be right-justified with the page number. [Note: your running head would specify the content of your selected review] For example:
Research Proposal: - 2
Abstract
(This is your section header; centered on the page)
Page two is the Abstract for the paper. It is a brief (150-200 words) comprehensive summary of the research proposal. The Running head and the number 2 are typed in the upper right-hand corner of the page. The word “Abstract” is centered as the first line of type on this page. Type the abstract as a single paragraph in block format (i.e., without paragraph indentation). You may also want to list keywords from your paper in your abstract. To do this, center the text and type Keywords: (it ...
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Drafting the Lit Review - Helpful Tips
Helpful tips regarding the Lit Review Paper: Please read through the end carefully!
Just a reminder that the lit review section (Review of the Literature heading) of your paper should be organized by themes (threads) that you have chosen for your paper based on the main ideas found within all of the literature that you reviewed in regards to your research question. They are the main points that you have noticed your sources discussing in relation to your research question. Two themes should be used for this paper (please do not use more than two themes). You must use these as Level 2 headings within your paper, and you can see how this is set up within the Student Sample papers. You should havethree sources (their findings) to review under each theme to provide a thorough review of the literature and to show similarities/differences within the literature you found. Each review of the findings of the source must be in detail and list all of the findings within the article in relation to the research question, not just one or two sentences. Your readers should be able to get a good sense of what the particular sources you've found in your lit searches have written about in relation to your research question, along with making those important connections between the sources so show similarities and differences within the findings.
For example, if I was writing on the nursing shortage and my research question was "What are the factors that contribute to the nursing shortage?" I would then look at my Annotated Bibliography to see what all of my sources said about this particular question. Then I would choose the top two factors (themes) that all authors stated about this research question. Let's say out of all of my sources that I reviewed, the top factors that contribute to the nursing shortage that all authors talked about in answer to my research question was: 1. Faculty Shortage 2. Nurse Burnout/Dissatisfaction. Those two themes would actually become the Level 2 headings underneath the Review of the Literature Section of my paper (see student sample). Then, within each heading, I would review the sources that mentioned something about each particular theme under that heading. I would review their studies (their purpose in only one or two sentences maximum!) and the findings in detail using paraphrases and summaries and some quotations regarding what each author had to say under that particular theme/heading. You should have a mixture of paraphrases, quotes and summary in your paper, with more weight leaning towards paraphrasing as that is preferred by APA. Avoid over-quoting in your paper. Your reader should get a good sense of what the literature out there says about this particular theme and the connections (similarities/differences) between the sources. Do not copy from your Annotated Bibliography, as that is considered self-plagiarism, but you can certainly refer to it to help you wea ...
When you’re undertaking tertiary study there are often a lot of assignments and writing to do, which can be daunting at first. The most important thing to remember is to start - and start early. This presentation was made based on an article published on Open Polytechnic NZ.
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The document provides instructions for a historical topic analysis assignment in an education course. Students are asked to analyze a historical topic or event related to education from multiple perspectives, including a biblical worldview lens. The analysis must be at least 1,300 words, cite at least 5 sources including the course textbook, and follow APA style guidelines. It also provides grading criteria such as coherence, structure, mechanics, and length.
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Running head: METHODS II PREVIEW ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1
METHODS II PREVIEW ASSIGNMENT 7
Methods II Preview Assignment Instructions (Worth 40 Points)
Emanuele Rizzi
Florida International University
Methods II Preview Assignment Instructions
1). Psychological Purpose
The psychological purpose behind the Methods II Preview Assignment is to give you a brief preview to the paper you will write in Methods II next semester. Not only do I want you to see what will go into your eventual Methods II research paper, but I also want to make sure that you can write a clear, succinct paragraph for a research study that covers all of the relevant information needed to convey the important parts of a study in a single paragraph (i.e. an Abstract).
The Abstract is one of the first items readers see. You need to convey a lot of information in this very short paragraph, as the potential reader will decide whether to read your full paper based on the information in the Abstract. There are several elements needed in the Abstract about research studies, including information about: a) the research question(s), b) the participants, c) the experimental methodology, d) the findings, and e) the conclusions / implications. Being able to write a precise yet succinct Abstract takes some effort, so make sure you go through several drafts before settling on your final version. Make sure to include keywords / key phrases as well (keywords are an essential part of articles, as these are the words or phrases that library databases like PsycInfo provide to searchers interested in specific topics. Well, the authors actually recommended these keywords, so include them for this short Abstract Assignment).
2). APA Formatting Purpose
This Article Critique assignment should once again assess your ability to follow APA formatting guidelines. Use Chapter 14 in your Smith and Davis textbook for help, and look at the instructions on the next page for guidance with formatting
3). Writing Purpose
I want to make sure you can write clearly and specifically, summarizing what might be a 20 page paper in a single paragraph. This assignment serves that purpose.
Methods II Preview Assignment (Worth 20 Points)
You will read a paper written by an actual Research Methods and Design II student from a prior semester. This paper includes two studies the student conducted, with Study One introducing the main variables and Study Two offering an extension with replication of Study One. Your job is to read the whole paper and then answer the following.
You will have a CANVAS quiz to upload your answers
In Part One, Answer the following (1 point for each question, or 9 points total):
1. What is the hypothesis for study one? Please give me both the null and alternative hypotheses when you answer this question
2. What is the independent variable(s) for study one? Make sure you tell me how many IVs there are and how many levels there are for each IV
3. What is the dependent variable(s) ...
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Running head: SHORT TITLE OF PAPER
SHORT TITLE OF PAPER 6
Full Title of Paper
Student Name
PSY2050 History and Systems of Psychology
Abstract
The abstract is on a page of its own after the title page. It is a brief summary of the content of your paper (typically 100-250). The word abstract at the top of the page is not bold since it is not a heading within the paper.
Full Title of Paper
This is the first page of the body of your paper. The full title of your paper is repeated at the top of the page. Like with the abstract, the title at the top of the page is not bold since it is not considered a heading within the paper. You will see below that headings within the paper are in bold and follow the heading styles required by the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.; American Psychological Association, 2009).
This first section of your paper is the introduction of your paper. It is not labeled separately. It introduces the topic of your paper and the points you intend to make. Why is this topic important to psychology? This section also introduces how your paper will be organized, such as stating that you will review the historical background of the topic and then follow it with an overview of related current trends and discussion.
To summarize the introduction needs to be one to two pages in length. The introduction provides a brief overview of what will be covered and the purpose of the research paper.
Literature Review
This is the beginning of your literature review. Keep in mind, the literature review is not just a summary of each individual article. It is also a critical analysis of your topic supported by information you learned when reading the background literature. Your APA formatted citations for the sources of the information you are discussing is your indication of the literature reviewed.
This section will give an overview of the history of your topic and the theories being covered. It will discuss where the theories came from and how they have evolved over time. Depending on your topic, it may include comparisons and contrasts between the historical theories you are covering.
To summarize the literature review is taken in part from what you wrote in Week 3 Assignment 2. It should include at the very minimum the 6 articles that you found for that assignment. The literature review is not a copy of that material. Rather, it is a synthesis of the material you found into a cohesive review of the literature on your chosen topic.
Subheading 1 Example
Depending on your topic, you may find it necessary to use subheadings within sections of your document. For example, if you are comparing and contrasting Western and Eastern theories, you may have a subheading for Western Theories (and would change the example of a subheading above to reflect the topic of the subheading) and one for Eastern Theories.
Subheading 2 Example
Only use subheadings if you have more than one area you want to distinguish ...
This document summarizes the key elements and structure of a research proposal and report. It discusses the typical chapters, including an introduction outlining the problem statement and objectives, a literature review, methodology, analysis and interpretation, and conclusions. The summary provides guidelines on formatting, style, references, and outlines the typical sections within each chapter. Research proposals and reports generally follow the same standardized format.
This document provides guidance on writing a journal article review. It explains that a journal article review critiques an academic article for a knowledgeable reader in the same field. It recommends skimming the article initially, then thoroughly reading and taking notes while considering how the article sets its objectives, presents concepts and arguments, uses evidence and methodology, and contributes to the literature. The review should introduce the article, briefly summarize its contents and argument, critically discuss 2-3 key issues, and finally evaluate the article's overall contribution to the topic. Checklists are provided to ensure identification of the article, objective summarization of its argument, discussion of key issues with evidence and reasoning, and a concluding evaluation.
This document provides guidance for a 6-hour session on practical research for participants. The objectives are for participants to: 1) Analyze components of a curriculum guide, 2) Determine appropriate pedagogy for learning competencies, and 3) Prepare proper assessment activities. The session includes group activities to analyze curriculum guides and determine pedagogy and assessments. It also provides content on reviewing literature, including selecting relevant literature, citing sources, synthesizing information, and writing a coherent review while following ethical standards.
This document provides guidance for a 6-hour session on practical research for participants. The objectives are for participants to: 1) Analyze components of a curriculum guide, 2) Determine appropriate pedagogy for learning competencies, and 3) Prepare proper assessment activities. The session includes group activities to analyze curriculum guides and determine pedagogy and assessments. It also provides content on reviewing literature, including selecting relevant literature, citing sources, synthesizing information, and writing a coherent review while following ethical standards.
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The document discusses two alternatives for funding the construction of the transcontinental railroad in the 19th century: 1) having the government abstain from funding and relying solely on private investment, or 2) having the government fund only one or two railroad lines to bid on and build based on public demand. While private funding alone would have built the railroad eventually, it would have taken much longer. Alternative 2 is presented as superior because it would satisfy public need for the railroad more quickly while also reducing the risk of companies misusing public funds.
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Running head: 50 CHARACTER VERSION OF TITLE IN CAPS 1
Title of Paper (up to 12 words)
Your Name, Including Middle Initial
School
50 CHARACTER VERSION OF TITLE IN CAPS 2
Abstract
A concise summary of each section of your paper, using up to 250 words. Note that you do not
indent the first line.
50 CHARACTER VERSION OF TITLE IN CAPS 3
Title of Paper
Your first paragraph (or two) should be an introduction to the broad topic of your paper.
Many people write the introduction after writing the rest of the paper! Information in your
introduction should provide a foundation for the hypotheses of your experiment. In your
introduction, your goal is to convince readers that your research topic is (a) interesting and (b)
important. You may choose to begin your paper with a story, quotation, or relevant statistics
about your topic. You can think of your paper as a story about your dependent variable.
You generally will present broad background information about the topic in the first
paragraph of so. You will include at least two sections in the body of your paper. You will
summarize relevant information from prior research studies in the first section, which we refer to
as the “literature review” portion of a paper. You will present your detailed research proposal in
the second section (details are provided below). Some overall formatting rules to keep in mind
are: (a) use Times New Roman font, size 12; and (b) double-space the entire paper.
Information about the Literature-review Section
Content. In the first section of your paper, you should provide a literature review of prior
research and theory that relates to your experiment. The information you present should be from
diverse sources (e.g., journal articles, book chapters, web sites). Make sure it is clear to the
reader how information is related to your experimental hypotheses or procedure. So, if you are
using their method, then talk about their method; if they found similar results, talk about their
results; if they operationally defined their DV like you want to, then talk about that, etc. To make
this section of your paper effective, you should explicitly relate information from various sources
to each other and to your proposed research. After you discuss past research, you should make it
50 CHARACTER VERSION OF TITLE IN CAPS 4
clear how your study is the next logical one, that your study improves upon past studies, that
your study fills obvious holes left by the others.
Citation of sources. You should cite references throughout the body of your paper.
There are two ways to cite a source. The authors can be listed in the sentence, with the year in
parentheses: “The Davis (2001) web site presents information about American Psychological
Association (APA) style rules.” Alternatively, the citation can be entirely in parentheses: “The
web site presents information about American Psychological Association (A.
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Running Head: YOUTH IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
YOUTH IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM 2
Introduction
Biblical point of view relies on the scriptures of God. The bible is a Christian holy book that gives the moral compass for what Christians engage in, whether in action or utterances. Through modern technologies and other methods, the secularized view of the criminal justice system in America has been influenced by the biblical concept.
Gaps and Omissions
Comprehending juvenile criminal justice, according to the biblical worldview, is to understand the leading cause of crime and human iniquities. Sin is a component of a biblical worldview. All crimes are treated as a sin, but not all sins are viewed as crimes. The juvenile criminal justice system would not exist if there were no crimes (Laurence, 2012). According to sinful human nature, crime always exists; hence the juvenile criminal justice system should be established to help in curbing crime.
The literature is mainly focused on the need to have a separate criminal justice system for juveniles but does not justify the punishment that juveniles ought to receive for crimes they commit. The literature gives detailed views on the topic, but it fails to conclusively articulate what should be done to reprimand crimes committed by youth. The bible is the book of Deuteronomy chapter 16:19 “do not pervert justice or show partiality ...” God is expecting impartiality those who serve distributive justice regardless of age, social status, or gender.
The biblical aim of justice is restoration, as illustrated in the stories such as Jacob and Esau. Human beings are equal in the eyes of the lord, meaning that justice has to be severed equally, although the literature focuses on separate justice for juveniles and adults. God created all human beings with equal value, but the literature seems to favor and try to treat juveniles who have committed similar crimes with adults differently. The literature does not mention that committing crimes against other people is committing a crime against God’s greatest creation.
Biblical Integration
Today youth are facing various risks of being involved in many forms of crimes that end up exposing them to the criminal justice system. Therefore, Christian adults are called upon to guide and bring significant transformation in the lives of the youth. Christians are called upon by God to exhibit unconditional love for juveniles. The church should advocate for fairness and justice for the young. Although some youth have a criminal record, the juvenile justice system's main goal should be to rehabilitate them. These youth can learn and grow from their mistakes. For Christians to create a just society, they should always restore a convicted offender back to society so that they can be integrat.
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Hello! How can I help you today?
Patron: Hi, I'm working on a research paper about prayer in public schools. Can you recommend some good scholarly sources to help me understand how the courts have weighed factors regarding the legality of prayer in American public schools?
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Running Head: VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT 1
VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT 2
Jane Q. Student
(Submission Date)
CJMS 630 90XX
Seminar in Security Management (2XXX)
Vulnerability Assessment: Era Church, City, State
Site Selection and Rationale
This vulnerability assessment was conducted at Era Church (“Era”), 429 State Street, City, State 90909, on the dates of September 25 - 28, 2017, and was followed up with subsequent interviews of relevant church personnel. The site was chosen for multiple reasons including the potential for a violent incident such as a mass shooting, and the potential for fraud or other financial crime. A vulnerability is defined as “weakness[ ] or gap[ ] in a security program that can be exploited by threats to gain unauthorized access to an asset” (Threat Analysis Group, 2017). Threats are events or persons, such as a natural disaster, fire, criminal act, or terrorist incident, that can exploit a vulnerability (Threat Analysis Group, 2017). A vulnerability assessment “evaluates all opportunities that may be exploited by a threat” and through a detailed process identifies areas where vulnerabilities can be mitigated to lower the risk (DiMarino, 2017). Risk is defined as “the potential for loss, damage or destruction of an asset as a result of a threat exploiting a vulnerability” (Threat Analysis Group, 2017). The vulnerability assessment at Era Church covers multiple areas to include physical, operational, technological, and financial vulnerabilities. While Era has taken measures to mitigate vulnerabilities, there are some recommendations in each area that could further mitigate risk.
Religion is a contentious and polarizing topic in the United States, which makes churches prime targets for groups or individuals who want to make a statement. Perhaps the most infamous church shooting in recent memory is when white supremacist Dylann Roof shot and killed nine African-American church members of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC, on June 17, 2015 (Blinder & Sack, 2017). Roof brought a .45-caliber semiautomatic handgun into the church in a waist pouch, and attended the Bible study for approximately 40 minutes before he shot and killed the members using seven magazines and over 70 rounds (Blinder & Sack, 2017). This incident is just one of many violent incidents at places of worship. There is no sure-fire way to completely avoid incidents such as this shooting, but there are steps that can be taken to help minimize or avoid a large-scale incident.
In addition to the threat of violence, churches are also prime targets for fraud, both from internal and external threats. For instance, the Center for the Study of Global Christianity reports that in 2014 churches lost an estimated $39 billion to internal financial fraud (Thomason, 2016). Theft and embezzlement of church funds are two significant risks faced by faith-based institutions. (Thomason, 2016). In addition to an ins.
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Running head: STARBUCKS’ STRATEGY 1
Starbucks’ Strategy
Your Name
Course Name; Number
Dr. Laura Jones
University Name
Date Submitted
STARBUCKS’ STRATEGY 2
Starbucks’ Strategy
Place the title of the paper on the first line. Tab to the .5-inch mark to begin your
introductory paragraph. To develop an introduction, begin with some interesting facts about the
topic and then narrow the focus to the specific topics for discussion. This could include an
overview of the company. An overview could include, but not limited to the products or services
the company offers, the company size, customers, and the countries in which the company
operates. Include relevant information about the CEO. Include in-text citations to support the
information you present in the paper. An example of an in-text citation that you place at the end
of the information you paraphrased is (Boone, 2012). The introduction should include a thesis
statement and succinctly describe the order in which you organize the body of the paper. Please
provide in-text citations for the information you provide.
Elements of Starbucks’ Organizational Culture
Chapter 3 provides a discussion on different types of organizational cultures. Clearly
discuss the organizational culture for this company. Be sure to identify the specific type of
organizational culture. Provide in-text citations for the information presented in the paper.
Another approach to using in-text citation is to include the citation at the beginning of the
sentence as follows: According to Boone (2012), then present the information. Please note the
above heading is bold and the major words begin with capital letters.
Suggest some key elements of the company’s organizational culture that contribute to its
success in a global economy. Review the elements discussed at the two levels of a corporate
culture shown in Exhibit 3.6. Clearly link those key elements to the global success of the
company.
STARBUCKS’ STRATEGY 3
Consider Exhibit 4.4: Key factors in the International Environment, in making the link.
Provide in-text citations for the information presented in the paper. If there are two authors for
the source you are using, an example of the in-text citation that comes at the end of the
information you paraphrased is as follows: (Boone & Kurtz 2012).
Suggest as many key elements of the company’s organizational culture you believe
contribute to its success in a global economy. Clearly discuss the ways in which each element
contributes to the success.
Management’s Role in the Organizational Culture
Indicate the management role with creating and sustaining the organizational culture.
Exhibit 1.7 lists ten managerial roles and activities involve in management. Clearly link activities
within the management’s role to relevant aspects of creating and sustaining the organizational
culture. Provide in-text .
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Running head: SHORTENED VERSION OF TITLE
1
Title of Your Research Study
Author(s) First, Middle Initial (if applicable) and Last Name(s) in Starting with the
Individual who Made the Biggest Contribution (not alphabetical)
Institutional Affiliation(s)
Author Note
The author note is typically used in manuscripts that will be submitted for publication. The author note may provide additional information regarding the affiliations of the authors. It is also used to acknowledge those who contributed to the study, but not at the level of authorship. Lastly, the author note typically includes contact information for at least one author (see APA guide p. 24, section 2.03 & sample paper on p. 41.)
Remember to format the author note using block format (no indents, left or right justification).
Abstract
The abstract is a brief (usually 100-150 words) summary of your experiment. What was your question? What did you do? What did you find? What is your conclusion/interpretation? Try taking the lead sentence or two (but not word-for-word) from your introduction, results and discussion and integrate them into your abstract. Additionally, add a sentence or two describing your procedure, especially if it differs from those typically used to study the phenomenon.
The abstract is page two. Nothing goes on this page except the abstract. Center the word "Abstract" on the page and format in bold-face type. Do not put the title of your paper on this page. Begin typing the abstract on the line directly below the heading.
Notice that the abstract is not indented, and is written in block format. It is also double-spaced. Typically, the abstract is one paragraph in length.
Keywords: type a few words (or phrases) that would be useful if someone was searching for a study similar to this one. For example, if you studied reaction time in a card sorting task your key words might be “card sorting,” “response time” and decision making. (Note: the word “keyword” is italicized and indented.)
Title
On the third page, you typically begin your introduction. Notice that the word "INTRODUCTION" does not appear at the top of the page as many of the other headings do. The title used is the same one that appears on the cover page.
The first paragraph should contain a description of the phenomena that you are studying. Make a general statement about the phenomenon and how it is typically measured. Also, talk about how one might manipulate or influence the outcome (i.e, what variables could potentially influence the results).
Subsequent research should describe previous research that examined the phenomena. These studies serve to provide the rationale for your study. What did the researchers do? What did they find? What did they conclude?
Do this for each study cited. Typically, one or more paragraphs are necessary to explain each study. Try to make the transition smooth from one paragraph to the next. Use transition words (see SIGNAL WORDS hand.
Running Head: THEMATIC OUTLINE 1
Thematic Outline
Your Name
Institution
Exploring Research
Professor
Date
THEMATIC OUTLINE 2
Abstract
This thematic outline is designed to…………….
*Don’t forget to put your Keywords: List just a few keywords.
THEMATIC OUTLINE 3
Article
Theme
1.
A
2.
A, B
3.
D
4.
B
5.
A, D
6.
A, C
7.
B, C
8.
A, B, C
9.
A, B, C, D
10
B, C
THEMATIC OUTLINE 4
Theme
Articles Cited
A-
B-
C-
D-
E-
THEMATIC OUTLINE 5
References
Running head: RESEARCH PAPER 1
Research Paper
Your Name
Institution
Exploring Research
Professor
Date
RESEARCH PAPER 2
Abstract
Do not indent the first line of the Abstract Paragraph. Follow the guidelines in the Sample APA Formatted Abstract t.
· Keywords: Don’t forget to include the Keywords at the bottom of the Abstract.
RESEARCH PAPER 3
RESEARCH PAPER 4
.
Running head: TOPIC RESEARCH PROPOSAL 1
TOPIC RESEARCH PROPOSAL 3
Topic Research Proposal
Insert the Student’s Name
Instructor’s Name
Course
Date
Section 1: Topic/Central Idea
The key emphasis or the central idea lies on persuasion of people to participate in tree planting exercise in the United States. Tree planting has been emphasized by many governmental and non-governmental organizations in the United States and even outside the country. Planting of tress has many benefits both to the human beings and the environment. The general purpose is to persuade and motivate people to take part during the tree planting day in the United States. The specific purpose is to ensure that people are aware about the importance of tree planting. The central idea is to ensure that people are aware with the benefits which come with tree planting.
Section 2: Annotated Bibliography
· Nguyen, Nowak, D. J., Hirabayashi, S., Bodine, A., & Greenfield, E. (2014). Tree and forest effects on air quality and human health in the United States. Environmental pollution, 193, 119-129.
This particular presents unbiased information regarding tree planting. The authors found out that tress had some positive effect on quality of air. The data from the targeted individuals was taken. In this particular manner, biases were removed. The article was published in 2010 therefore it is up to date. The data was collected using various instruments of data collection. The researchers conducted various scientific studies and the data was obtained from the field. The data was therefore collected from primary sources. This particular article highlights the importance of tress. It will therefore be useful in my speech since it contains valuable information.
· Pincetl, S. (2010). Implementing municipal tree planting: Los Angeles million-tree initiative. Environmental management, 45(2), 227-238.
The key message in this particular revolves around implementation of Municipal tree planting policy in Los Angeles. (Pincetl, 2010) examined the initiative which was aimed at planting about a million tress in Los Angeles. The article is not biased because it involved conducting empirical study. The author is well conversant with the tree planting initiatives. The data was collected from both primary and secondary sources. The article is up to date on the issues of tree planting. The purpose of this article is to keep the reader well informed on the tree planting initiatives. This information will be useful in my speech because it outlines an example of an initiative of tree planting.
Section 3: Talking with the audience
There are various considerations I will need to make with regard to my topic and evidence to connect with my audience. I will demonstrate to them and table evidence of benefits of tree planting. I will also.
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VIRTUAL ORGANIZATION 3
Virtual Organization
Institution
Professor
Course
Date
Virtual organizations refer to organizations whose employees are geographically spread and connect through phone, internet or email (Hebert, 2017). The concept of a virtual organization utilizes technology from a management perspective in which employees engage in different tasks to achieve the organization’s objectives. There are various benefits associated with virtual organizations. First, the owner of the business incurs lower overhead costs because a virtual organization needs no office space, furniture or paying for utilities (Shamsuzzoha & Helo, 2017). For example, an online education business only needs tutors and students. Secondly, employees are more satisfied due to the comfort of working from their own houses, for instance, tutors in a virtual institution can lecture students at the comfort of their homes. Lastly, the owner of the business can expand the business without having to worry about moving the many employees to a larger office.
However, a virtual organization is prone to many risks that hinder its effectiveness in terms of achieving its objectives. One of the risks is lack of cohesiveness in the organization. This is brought by the fact that the employees are spread and thus difficult to call for an emergency meeting in case an urgent need arises (Wohlers & Hertel, 2017). Secondly, there is a risk to reputation for customers may not perceive a virtual organization as a real company. Lastly, lack of social interaction discourages teamwork. Despite all these, there are various opportunities associated with virtual organizations such as the opportunity to reach the vast majority of the customers as well as an opportunity to change the strategy used by the business easily and for less cost.
References
Hebert, J. L. (2017). The Identification of Leadership Competencies within a Global Virtual Organization (Doctoral dissertation, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology).
Shamsuzzoha, A., & Helo, P. (2017). Virtual supply chain–event handling and risks management in collaborative networks. International Journal of Advanced Logistics, 6(1), 1-13.
Wohlers, C., & Hertel, G. (2017). Choosing where to work at work–towards a theoretical model of benefits and risks of activity-based flexible offices. Ergonomics, 60(4), 467-486.
Friend discussion 1 ( noura)
When independent firms join together and create a network, it is called a virtual organization. Firms with different characters joined temporarily to construct services or products. Virtual organization represent a different organizational form but cannot be considered as a firm's attribute (Cunha & Putnik, 2006). Firms in this type of organization.
Running Head: THE MARKETING PLAN 1
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Natasha McClarin
October 6, 2018:
INTRODUCTION
Women on the Go is a start-up company that has over many years targeted women who cannot do clothing purchasing. The target is because there are women out there who do not know how to purchase their clothing and accessories. Therefore, assistance will be given by women on the go since that is the main aim of the company. This specific service will be aimed at rich customer who simply do not have much knowledge of the clothing industry and time to visit clothing stores in town. Despite all of these, such kind of people they have social obligation that they are supposed to meet, therefore Women on the go is there for me.
The business model for women on the go is the franchise business model, here the company has reach agreement with other clothing manufacturing companies that we will sell products to women on their behalf. It will be done in a percentage of the invoicing or sometimes a fixed fee depending on the particular agreement. The product line of the company will be women right casual, semi-formal look and gym wear and accessories.
Mission: Traditional, ethnic products creating sustainable employment for craftsmen and
artisans in rural India.
Target Segment: Focusing on women who are in need of dressing assistance for social occasions and are willing to have an organization which can style up their quotient.
Life Style: Affluent women who are rich of upper middle class or who are on business and corporate class.
Age group: 23 years and above
Geography: Anyone with any color, culture or Origin.
Geographical Places: Metros, tier 2 & tier 3 cities.
Product line: Dedication to dress women in formal and semi-formal look, right casual look, teamed with right accessories.
Tag line: Women on the go dresses you up.
Below is a market Research
1. Our company has decided to follow a mixed strategy here by combining both deductive and an inductive approach, using ethnographic research and a case study method.
We have decided that we will study the target section that the company has indicated above by initiating online programs where we will be able to know how many women want to up their dressing style quotient, idea to convert women to be buying our services, this will definitely create an idea in their mind that image and personal branding will make them in profession and person life.
2. We will also conduct online surveys of the targeted group in association with the lead up market brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Louis Vuitton. With no doubt is that they will support us since they will be sure to be our future suppliers.
3. We conduct ground discussions with our own sales teams which is down on the market floor of leading garment accessories and shoe brands.
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Title of Essay
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Abstract
Abstracts are research tools that can help you readers determine if the scope of your article/essay will help them in their own research. In APA, abstracts are typically 150-250 words in length and provide an evaluative summary of the essay to follow. The personal opinion of the author is strictly prohibited in abstracts. Unlike a body paragraph, the first line of an abstract is not tabbed-in. For many student essays, especially in lower-numbers courses, an abstract will not be required; still, it is good to practice this skill.
Title of Essay
In APA style, the introduction of the essay should begin here, followed by the body paragraphs. APA is typically a more formal style than most students are accustomed to using in a writing course. For the purposes of this course, the level of formality should be based on the assignment. For example: APA asks that students always write in third person (avoiding words such as I, me, we, our(s), you, your(s), etc). Certain rhetorical modes, however, don’t cater well to third person (narrative and reflection writing are two such examples). In these situations, first person (I, me, we, our(s)) may be, and should be employed; second person (you, your(s)) should be avoided in all academic writing unless an essay is specifically designed to relay instructions (there are few assignments that will employ second person).
Like any essay, students should make sure their essays are formatted with one inch margins, with their text exclusively in Times New Roman 12-point font, and students should double space their lines. This document can be downloaded and used as a template wherein students may simply replace names, titles, dates, and so on with their own information.
The final page of this document will demonstrate a References page. If a student uses information from any source, that source must be identified within the text and listed on a References page. These citations should be listed in alphabetical order and, opposite to the way a normal paragraph works, the first line should be flush left and each following line should be tabbed in. Though there is really no substitute for a good APA Style Manual, students can refer to a citation generator such as www.citationmachine.net to ensure proper formatting. Any further questions should be directed to the instructor of the course.
References
Badley, G. (2009). A place from where to speak: The university and academic freedom. British
Journal of Educational Studies, 57(2), 146-163. doi:10.1111/j.1467-
8527.2009.00429.x
Baumanns, M., Biedenkopf, K., Cole, J. R., Kerrey, B., & Lee, B. (2009). The future of
universities and the fate of free inquiry and academic freedom: Question and answer
session. Social Research, 76(3), 867-886. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
Berthoff, A. E. (2009). Learning the uses of chaos. In S. M.
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MGMT412 – Project Management
Date of Submission
Unit 5 Individual Project
Introduction
Provide a brief introduction (2-3 sentences) for the purposes of previewing what will be covered. Remember to always indent the first line of a paragraph (use the tab key). The margins, font size, spacing, and font type (italics or plain) are set in APA format. Please do not change the names of the headings and subheadings, and do not change the font or style of font.
(Delete the information provided in the instructions.)
Time Required to Complete Jobs
Mike was hired as a project manager to install hardwood floors for the company Awesome Floor and Tile. They will be installing new flooring into a local office building. Mike comes up with the list of work and estimates the time. A list of activities and their optimistic completion time, the most likely completion time, and the pessimistic completion time (all in days) are estimated in the table.
Activities
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Activity 1
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Activity 2
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Activity 3
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Activity 4
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Activity 5
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Activity 6
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Activity 7
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Activity 2 starts immediately after Activity 1.
Activity 3, Activity 4, and Activity 5 start concurrently after Activity 2.
Activity 6 does not start until after Activity 3, Activity 4, and Activity 5 are completed.
The carpet installation project is complete after Activity 7 is completed.
Determine and Explain Key Calculations
Determine and explain the expected completion time and the variance for each activity. Determine and explain the total project completion time and the critical path for the project. Determine and explain Early Start (ES), Early Finish (EF), Late Start (LS), and slack for each activity. What is the probability that this project will be finished in 40 days or less?
This should be 1-2 paragraphs in length. (Delete the information provided in the instructions.)
Benefits of Using Project Management Techniques
Define how to gather the project requirements. Analyze whether there are any potential changes that could impact overall project schedule and project finishing times. Explain the best methods for managing the change requests and what kind of process this project should involve. Analyze implications of changes in project scheduling. How do changes impact the calculations and the critical path? Evaluate applications of project management techniques in terms of the firm's business operational goals and requirements.
This should be 2-3 paragraphs in length. (Delete the information provided in the instructions.)
Conclusion
Add some concluding remarks in a sentence or two.
This should be 1-2 sentences. (Delete the information provided in the instructions.)
References
NOTE: The reference list starts on a new page after your conclusion.
(Edit these references, add additional ones you used and delete the references you did not use.)
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Rubric: Writing Assignment Rubric
Criteria Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
Criterion 1 -
Topic
selection &
approval
(20 pts)
Proposed topic submitted on time and
covered one of the assigned issues:
description of a current issue, its solution, its
economic implications, or impact on
ecosystems.
(20-18 pts)
Proposed topic submitted on time but weak coverage of
the assigned issues: description of a current issue, its
solution, its economic implications, or impact on
ecosystems.
(17-14 pts)
Proposed topic submitted late and/or and weak
coverage of the assigned issues: description of a
current issue, its solution, its economic
implications, or impact on ecosystems.
(13-0 pts)
Criterion 2 -
Scientific
Content and
Synthesis
(100 pts)
Facts, organization, and conclusions follow
a clear, logical sequence that supports the
thesis statement. Citations of scholarly
references support scientific content.
Accurate scientific information. No text has
been copied verbatim without proper source
recognition. Outstanding treatment of
applicable course outcome.
(100-90 pts)
Nearly all directions followed. Although the writing is
essentially well organized, the audience analysis, the
statement of purpose, or the handling of the content is
flawed. Occasional vague wording hinders precise
communication. Contains one to two science content
errors. One to two statements (or significant phrases)
have been copied verbatim without proper source
recognition. Superior treatment of applicable course
outcome.
(89-70 pts)
Unsatisfactory or incorrect content. Many content
errors; content is largely unsupported generalities.
Points are inadequately developed; few specifics.
Poorly organized; difficult to follow. Substantial
text (e.g., more than six statements or significant
phrases) has been copied verbatim without proper
source recognition. Significant overdependence on
one to two references. Did not satisfy applicable
course outcome.
(69-0 pts)
Criterion 3 -
Scholarly
APA
References (40
pts)
All references were in APA-style and were
properly cited using in-text and reference
listings. Used 6 or more references. Many
different, reputable types of references are
used (e.g., textbook, scientific articles,
encyclopedia, reputable Internet sources).
(40-36 pts)
Most references were in APA-style and were properly
cited using in-text and reference listings. Used 3-5
references. Many different, reputable types of
references are used (e.g., textbook, scientific articles,
encyclopedia, reputable Internet sources).
(35-25 pts)
Improper use of APA-style and/or in-text citations.
Used 3 or fewer references and/or consulted
unreliable resources (blogs, Wikipedia, etc.).
(24-0 pts)
Criterion 4 -
Effective
Writing
(30 pts)
No writing or grammatical errors. Words are
chosen and sentences are constructed to
make the information u.
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On-Boarding
Felicia Griffin
Professor Keith Lipscomb
BUS 325: Global Human Resource Management
February 13, 2019
Onboarding process is a usual process in the recent past in many business organizations. Onboarding seeks to ensure that new employees are easily embedded into the systems as fast as possible. New employees can adjust much more comfortable when they have better employees to ease them in. It helps new employee recruits to adjust to the social and performances. It is mainly aimed at maximizing success. Various vital steps need to be followed in ensuring that new recruits are effectively realigned into the organizational structure.
This is an essential procedure in organizational performances it ensures that new recruits take the shortest time possible to settle and establish better relations with other employees. It is the best way that a business organization can ensure that new recruits concentrate on the primary purpose of the organization rather than focus on how they can settle in their new working environment and social environment.
The onboarding process is an exceptionally chronological process where a beginner follows a given order of events in the organization. The first step is to study the new employee characteristics. It involves understanding their character and their ability to be integrated into the company operations smoothly. This process is very significant because the company can know quite earlier the behavioral adjustment that a given new employee can make to become successful.
The next step in the process is the deployment of newcomer tactics. Within this stage, the new employee develops a relationship with the existing employees within the organization to have a conducive business environment. The next step in the onboarding process is the readjustment of new employee tactics and behavior to conform to organizational culture and be in a position to work effectively towards the achievement of the set organizational goals.
One of the most critical elements of onboarding in a global environment is studying and understanding the characteristics of the new hire to be in a position to know how easy the new recruit will be able to adjust to the organizational culture and its operations. Another vital element in onboarding is the creation of an understanding between new recruits and the already existing employees within the organization to formulate a formidable team that can propel the organization to new heights.
References
Carter, T. (2015). Hire right: the first time: how to improve your recruitment & onboarding process. Journal of Property Management, 80(3), 26-30.
Stephenson, J. (2015). Improve Your Employee Onboarding Process With Seven Storytelling T.
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Title
On the third page, you typically begin your introduction. Notice that the word "INTRODUCTION" does not appear at the top of the page as many of the other headings do. The title used is the same one that appears on the cover page.
The first paragraph should contain a description of the phenomena that you are studying. Make a general statement about the phenomenon and how it is typically measured. Also, talk about how one might manipulate or influence the outcome (i.e, what variables could potentially influence the results).
Subsequent research should describe previous research that examined the phenomena. These studies serve to provide the rationale for your study. What did the researchers do? What did they find? What did they conclude?
Do this for each study cited. Typically, one or more paragraphs are necessary to explain each study. Try to make the transition smooth from one paragraph to the next. Use transition words (see SIGNAL WORDS hand.
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Thematic Outline
Your Name
Institution
Exploring Research
Professor
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THEMATIC OUTLINE 2
Abstract
This thematic outline is designed to…………….
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Research Paper
Your Name
Institution
Exploring Research
Professor
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RESEARCH PAPER 2
Abstract
Do not indent the first line of the Abstract Paragraph. Follow the guidelines in the Sample APA Formatted Abstract t.
· Keywords: Don’t forget to include the Keywords at the bottom of the Abstract.
RESEARCH PAPER 3
RESEARCH PAPER 4
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Running head: TOPIC RESEARCH PROPOSAL 1
TOPIC RESEARCH PROPOSAL 3
Topic Research Proposal
Insert the Student’s Name
Instructor’s Name
Course
Date
Section 1: Topic/Central Idea
The key emphasis or the central idea lies on persuasion of people to participate in tree planting exercise in the United States. Tree planting has been emphasized by many governmental and non-governmental organizations in the United States and even outside the country. Planting of tress has many benefits both to the human beings and the environment. The general purpose is to persuade and motivate people to take part during the tree planting day in the United States. The specific purpose is to ensure that people are aware about the importance of tree planting. The central idea is to ensure that people are aware with the benefits which come with tree planting.
Section 2: Annotated Bibliography
· Nguyen, Nowak, D. J., Hirabayashi, S., Bodine, A., & Greenfield, E. (2014). Tree and forest effects on air quality and human health in the United States. Environmental pollution, 193, 119-129.
This particular presents unbiased information regarding tree planting. The authors found out that tress had some positive effect on quality of air. The data from the targeted individuals was taken. In this particular manner, biases were removed. The article was published in 2010 therefore it is up to date. The data was collected using various instruments of data collection. The researchers conducted various scientific studies and the data was obtained from the field. The data was therefore collected from primary sources. This particular article highlights the importance of tress. It will therefore be useful in my speech since it contains valuable information.
· Pincetl, S. (2010). Implementing municipal tree planting: Los Angeles million-tree initiative. Environmental management, 45(2), 227-238.
The key message in this particular revolves around implementation of Municipal tree planting policy in Los Angeles. (Pincetl, 2010) examined the initiative which was aimed at planting about a million tress in Los Angeles. The article is not biased because it involved conducting empirical study. The author is well conversant with the tree planting initiatives. The data was collected from both primary and secondary sources. The article is up to date on the issues of tree planting. The purpose of this article is to keep the reader well informed on the tree planting initiatives. This information will be useful in my speech because it outlines an example of an initiative of tree planting.
Section 3: Talking with the audience
There are various considerations I will need to make with regard to my topic and evidence to connect with my audience. I will demonstrate to them and table evidence of benefits of tree planting. I will also.
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VIRTUAL ORGANIZATION 3
Virtual Organization
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Professor
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Virtual organizations refer to organizations whose employees are geographically spread and connect through phone, internet or email (Hebert, 2017). The concept of a virtual organization utilizes technology from a management perspective in which employees engage in different tasks to achieve the organization’s objectives. There are various benefits associated with virtual organizations. First, the owner of the business incurs lower overhead costs because a virtual organization needs no office space, furniture or paying for utilities (Shamsuzzoha & Helo, 2017). For example, an online education business only needs tutors and students. Secondly, employees are more satisfied due to the comfort of working from their own houses, for instance, tutors in a virtual institution can lecture students at the comfort of their homes. Lastly, the owner of the business can expand the business without having to worry about moving the many employees to a larger office.
However, a virtual organization is prone to many risks that hinder its effectiveness in terms of achieving its objectives. One of the risks is lack of cohesiveness in the organization. This is brought by the fact that the employees are spread and thus difficult to call for an emergency meeting in case an urgent need arises (Wohlers & Hertel, 2017). Secondly, there is a risk to reputation for customers may not perceive a virtual organization as a real company. Lastly, lack of social interaction discourages teamwork. Despite all these, there are various opportunities associated with virtual organizations such as the opportunity to reach the vast majority of the customers as well as an opportunity to change the strategy used by the business easily and for less cost.
References
Hebert, J. L. (2017). The Identification of Leadership Competencies within a Global Virtual Organization (Doctoral dissertation, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology).
Shamsuzzoha, A., & Helo, P. (2017). Virtual supply chain–event handling and risks management in collaborative networks. International Journal of Advanced Logistics, 6(1), 1-13.
Wohlers, C., & Hertel, G. (2017). Choosing where to work at work–towards a theoretical model of benefits and risks of activity-based flexible offices. Ergonomics, 60(4), 467-486.
Friend discussion 1 ( noura)
When independent firms join together and create a network, it is called a virtual organization. Firms with different characters joined temporarily to construct services or products. Virtual organization represent a different organizational form but cannot be considered as a firm's attribute (Cunha & Putnik, 2006). Firms in this type of organization.
Running Head: THE MARKETING PLAN 1
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Natasha McClarin
October 6, 2018:
INTRODUCTION
Women on the Go is a start-up company that has over many years targeted women who cannot do clothing purchasing. The target is because there are women out there who do not know how to purchase their clothing and accessories. Therefore, assistance will be given by women on the go since that is the main aim of the company. This specific service will be aimed at rich customer who simply do not have much knowledge of the clothing industry and time to visit clothing stores in town. Despite all of these, such kind of people they have social obligation that they are supposed to meet, therefore Women on the go is there for me.
The business model for women on the go is the franchise business model, here the company has reach agreement with other clothing manufacturing companies that we will sell products to women on their behalf. It will be done in a percentage of the invoicing or sometimes a fixed fee depending on the particular agreement. The product line of the company will be women right casual, semi-formal look and gym wear and accessories.
Mission: Traditional, ethnic products creating sustainable employment for craftsmen and
artisans in rural India.
Target Segment: Focusing on women who are in need of dressing assistance for social occasions and are willing to have an organization which can style up their quotient.
Life Style: Affluent women who are rich of upper middle class or who are on business and corporate class.
Age group: 23 years and above
Geography: Anyone with any color, culture or Origin.
Geographical Places: Metros, tier 2 & tier 3 cities.
Product line: Dedication to dress women in formal and semi-formal look, right casual look, teamed with right accessories.
Tag line: Women on the go dresses you up.
Below is a market Research
1. Our company has decided to follow a mixed strategy here by combining both deductive and an inductive approach, using ethnographic research and a case study method.
We have decided that we will study the target section that the company has indicated above by initiating online programs where we will be able to know how many women want to up their dressing style quotient, idea to convert women to be buying our services, this will definitely create an idea in their mind that image and personal branding will make them in profession and person life.
2. We will also conduct online surveys of the targeted group in association with the lead up market brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Louis Vuitton. With no doubt is that they will support us since they will be sure to be our future suppliers.
3. We conduct ground discussions with our own sales teams which is down on the market floor of leading garment accessories and shoe brands.
4. We will also have a promotion strategy, where we will be able to sit in promotions with a woman working in.
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Title of Essay
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University of the Cumberlands
Abstract
Abstracts are research tools that can help you readers determine if the scope of your article/essay will help them in their own research. In APA, abstracts are typically 150-250 words in length and provide an evaluative summary of the essay to follow. The personal opinion of the author is strictly prohibited in abstracts. Unlike a body paragraph, the first line of an abstract is not tabbed-in. For many student essays, especially in lower-numbers courses, an abstract will not be required; still, it is good to practice this skill.
Title of Essay
In APA style, the introduction of the essay should begin here, followed by the body paragraphs. APA is typically a more formal style than most students are accustomed to using in a writing course. For the purposes of this course, the level of formality should be based on the assignment. For example: APA asks that students always write in third person (avoiding words such as I, me, we, our(s), you, your(s), etc). Certain rhetorical modes, however, don’t cater well to third person (narrative and reflection writing are two such examples). In these situations, first person (I, me, we, our(s)) may be, and should be employed; second person (you, your(s)) should be avoided in all academic writing unless an essay is specifically designed to relay instructions (there are few assignments that will employ second person).
Like any essay, students should make sure their essays are formatted with one inch margins, with their text exclusively in Times New Roman 12-point font, and students should double space their lines. This document can be downloaded and used as a template wherein students may simply replace names, titles, dates, and so on with their own information.
The final page of this document will demonstrate a References page. If a student uses information from any source, that source must be identified within the text and listed on a References page. These citations should be listed in alphabetical order and, opposite to the way a normal paragraph works, the first line should be flush left and each following line should be tabbed in. Though there is really no substitute for a good APA Style Manual, students can refer to a citation generator such as www.citationmachine.net to ensure proper formatting. Any further questions should be directed to the instructor of the course.
References
Badley, G. (2009). A place from where to speak: The university and academic freedom. British
Journal of Educational Studies, 57(2), 146-163. doi:10.1111/j.1467-
8527.2009.00429.x
Baumanns, M., Biedenkopf, K., Cole, J. R., Kerrey, B., & Lee, B. (2009). The future of
universities and the fate of free inquiry and academic freedom: Question and answer
session. Social Research, 76(3), 867-886. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
Berthoff, A. E. (2009). Learning the uses of chaos. In S. M.
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Running head: Project Type: Unit 5 Individual Project 3
Type your Name Here
MGMT412 – Project Management
Date of Submission
Unit 5 Individual Project
Introduction
Provide a brief introduction (2-3 sentences) for the purposes of previewing what will be covered. Remember to always indent the first line of a paragraph (use the tab key). The margins, font size, spacing, and font type (italics or plain) are set in APA format. Please do not change the names of the headings and subheadings, and do not change the font or style of font.
(Delete the information provided in the instructions.)
Time Required to Complete Jobs
Mike was hired as a project manager to install hardwood floors for the company Awesome Floor and Tile. They will be installing new flooring into a local office building. Mike comes up with the list of work and estimates the time. A list of activities and their optimistic completion time, the most likely completion time, and the pessimistic completion time (all in days) are estimated in the table.
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Activity 2 starts immediately after Activity 1.
Activity 3, Activity 4, and Activity 5 start concurrently after Activity 2.
Activity 6 does not start until after Activity 3, Activity 4, and Activity 5 are completed.
The carpet installation project is complete after Activity 7 is completed.
Determine and Explain Key Calculations
Determine and explain the expected completion time and the variance for each activity. Determine and explain the total project completion time and the critical path for the project. Determine and explain Early Start (ES), Early Finish (EF), Late Start (LS), and slack for each activity. What is the probability that this project will be finished in 40 days or less?
This should be 1-2 paragraphs in length. (Delete the information provided in the instructions.)
Benefits of Using Project Management Techniques
Define how to gather the project requirements. Analyze whether there are any potential changes that could impact overall project schedule and project finishing times. Explain the best methods for managing the change requests and what kind of process this project should involve. Analyze implications of changes in project scheduling. How do changes impact the calculations and the critical path? Evaluate applications of project management techniques in terms of the firm's business operational goals and requirements.
This should be 2-3 paragraphs in length. (Delete the information provided in the instructions.)
Conclusion
Add some concluding remarks in a sentence or two.
This should be 1-2 sentences. (Delete the information provided in the instructions.)
References
NOTE: The reference list starts on a new page after your conclusion.
(Edit these references, add additional ones you used and delete the references you did not use.)
eBook - AIU Course.
Rubric: Writing Assignment Rubric
Criteria Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
Criterion 1 -
Topic
selection &
approval
(20 pts)
Proposed topic submitted on time and
covered one of the assigned issues:
description of a current issue, its solution, its
economic implications, or impact on
ecosystems.
(20-18 pts)
Proposed topic submitted on time but weak coverage of
the assigned issues: description of a current issue, its
solution, its economic implications, or impact on
ecosystems.
(17-14 pts)
Proposed topic submitted late and/or and weak
coverage of the assigned issues: description of a
current issue, its solution, its economic
implications, or impact on ecosystems.
(13-0 pts)
Criterion 2 -
Scientific
Content and
Synthesis
(100 pts)
Facts, organization, and conclusions follow
a clear, logical sequence that supports the
thesis statement. Citations of scholarly
references support scientific content.
Accurate scientific information. No text has
been copied verbatim without proper source
recognition. Outstanding treatment of
applicable course outcome.
(100-90 pts)
Nearly all directions followed. Although the writing is
essentially well organized, the audience analysis, the
statement of purpose, or the handling of the content is
flawed. Occasional vague wording hinders precise
communication. Contains one to two science content
errors. One to two statements (or significant phrases)
have been copied verbatim without proper source
recognition. Superior treatment of applicable course
outcome.
(89-70 pts)
Unsatisfactory or incorrect content. Many content
errors; content is largely unsupported generalities.
Points are inadequately developed; few specifics.
Poorly organized; difficult to follow. Substantial
text (e.g., more than six statements or significant
phrases) has been copied verbatim without proper
source recognition. Significant overdependence on
one to two references. Did not satisfy applicable
course outcome.
(69-0 pts)
Criterion 3 -
Scholarly
APA
References (40
pts)
All references were in APA-style and were
properly cited using in-text and reference
listings. Used 6 or more references. Many
different, reputable types of references are
used (e.g., textbook, scientific articles,
encyclopedia, reputable Internet sources).
(40-36 pts)
Most references were in APA-style and were properly
cited using in-text and reference listings. Used 3-5
references. Many different, reputable types of
references are used (e.g., textbook, scientific articles,
encyclopedia, reputable Internet sources).
(35-25 pts)
Improper use of APA-style and/or in-text citations.
Used 3 or fewer references and/or consulted
unreliable resources (blogs, Wikipedia, etc.).
(24-0 pts)
Criterion 4 -
Effective
Writing
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No writing or grammatical errors. Words are
chosen and sentences are constructed to
make the information u.
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On-Boarding
Felicia Griffin
Professor Keith Lipscomb
BUS 325: Global Human Resource Management
February 13, 2019
Onboarding process is a usual process in the recent past in many business organizations. Onboarding seeks to ensure that new employees are easily embedded into the systems as fast as possible. New employees can adjust much more comfortable when they have better employees to ease them in. It helps new employee recruits to adjust to the social and performances. It is mainly aimed at maximizing success. Various vital steps need to be followed in ensuring that new recruits are effectively realigned into the organizational structure.
This is an essential procedure in organizational performances it ensures that new recruits take the shortest time possible to settle and establish better relations with other employees. It is the best way that a business organization can ensure that new recruits concentrate on the primary purpose of the organization rather than focus on how they can settle in their new working environment and social environment.
The onboarding process is an exceptionally chronological process where a beginner follows a given order of events in the organization. The first step is to study the new employee characteristics. It involves understanding their character and their ability to be integrated into the company operations smoothly. This process is very significant because the company can know quite earlier the behavioral adjustment that a given new employee can make to become successful.
The next step in the process is the deployment of newcomer tactics. Within this stage, the new employee develops a relationship with the existing employees within the organization to have a conducive business environment. The next step in the onboarding process is the readjustment of new employee tactics and behavior to conform to organizational culture and be in a position to work effectively towards the achievement of the set organizational goals.
One of the most critical elements of onboarding in a global environment is studying and understanding the characteristics of the new hire to be in a position to know how easy the new recruit will be able to adjust to the organizational culture and its operations. Another vital element in onboarding is the creation of an understanding between new recruits and the already existing employees within the organization to formulate a formidable team that can propel the organization to new heights.
References
Carter, T. (2015). Hire right: the first time: how to improve your recruitment & onboarding process. Journal of Property Management, 80(3), 26-30.
Stephenson, J. (2015). Improve Your Employee Onboarding Process With Seven Storytelling T.
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Running head: PERSPECTIVE ON INTEGRATION BETWEEN CHRISTIAN FAITH AND PSYCHOLOGY 1
Integration Between Christian Faith and Psychology 7
Integration Between Christian Faith and Psychology
Liberty University
PSYC-420
Abstract
This paper will discuss psychology and Christianity: Two disciplines that seem to be difficult subjects when discussing an integrated approach. There are some people who believe that, psychology has become one completely different subject than Christianity and both at times have lost all connection with the other. In addition, there are integrative models of disciplinary that think psychology is strictly a science and Christianity is solely based on faith and religion and the two cannot be integrated together. After further review of evidence, it seems that the integration approach for both disciplines are given by God and that they both should be integrated to create a more understanding of humanity. The focus of this paper is to describe the Allies” model and how it relates to integrating two disciplines; psychology and Christian faith. In addition, the strengths and limitations of the Allies model will be discussed. Also included are definitions of both subjects and views on different approaches towards this matter. Scriptures will be added that correspond with this approach, as well as, several factors that lead to the integration process of both disciplines. After further studies of the evidence of various disciplines, it seems like the “Allies” model best fits the relationship between psychology method and Christianity.
Integration between Christian faith and Psychology
Webster dictionary states that psychology is, “The science of mind and behavior and the study of mind and behavior in relation to a particular field of knowledge or activity” (Merriam-Webster, 2017). Whereas, Christianity is defined, “A religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices” (Merriam-Webster, 2017). After the evidence from various disciplines of study, it seems that a person’s foundation is based on what we see and how we know. This leads a person to believe that it is crucial for Christian counseling to use both psychology and Christianity. There are several different methods that psychological theory and science use to gain knowledge. These are: “Logic,” “Empiricism,” “Revelation,” and “Hermeneutic” (Entwistle, 2015. P. 97). Whereas, experiments in psychology use deductive logic when testing a hypothesis. Inductive reasoning uses experiments that show a correlation by manipulating the variables. For instance, we use science to find out if a statement is true or false. An idea is a suggestion upon which an argument is based or from which a conclusion is drawn. For.
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RubricThe final for this course is a paper titled Improvement Project Report. Below is the rubric for this that details the expectations.Well developedEssentially DevelopedPartially DevelopedMarginally developedUnaccep-tableThis is how your final paper will be graded15-1312-109-76-43-0“Plan” Stage: Paper clearly addresses the goal or overall aim of what the Improvement Project is trying to accomplish; details objectives; identifies evidence-based research. Includes introduction, review of literature, “Do” Stage: Paper describes what the intervention was and what was done; details changes made; describes how actions were based on research; details how the data was collected and by whom. Includes aim statement, changes implemented, how will you know if improvement has been made“Study” Stage: Paper describes how the change is an improvement; details what data was collected; displays data in an appropriate format; details what went right, wrong, and what changes can be made that will result in improvement. Includes Likert scale and run chart (required)“Act” Stage and Summary of Learning: Paper describes how student will use what has been learned to make more improvements; provides a detailed summary of learning from the project; provides a summary of learning regarding the PDSA Improvement model and how to apply it in the future; details how to sustain improvement and if any more changes will need to be made. Includes lessons learned from project and use of PDSA in the futureResearch and Documentation: Synthesizes in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches; APA format and style of citation used appropriately throughout the paper; adequate number of sources referenced. Paper length 8-10 pages NOT including title and reference page. Four references: at least 3 scholarly, 2 reliable Websites. APA formatMechanics: Word choice, sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation; evidence of proofreading for sentence errors. Includes use of Arial or Times New Roman Font of 12, margins one inch, at least 1.5 or double spaced, OVERALL SCORE: WRITING 5 Title page, reference page, use of spell check, grammar proofing, proper capitalization and punctuation, avoiding use of "second person"OVERALL SCORE: CRITICAL THINKING 5 Includes: integration of research and learning into projectBuilt-in Points50Total50ABCDF135-150120-134105-11990-104below 90
Running head: Self-Improvement 2
Self-Improvement 2
Self-Improvement Project Update
Tamara Giebler
National American University
Quality and Risk Management
Ruth Vivian Derby
December 25, 2018
Comparing my data and seeing how it relates to my expectations from the beginning of the class. We have developed a tool to record all expenditures for a week, using checking, cash receipts, credit card statements. For week one to week four was two to four, I thought that I would have had my record keeping better by now, but if I keep working at it, it will get b.
Running Head: LETTER OF ADVICE 1
Letter of Advice
Student’s Full Name
COM 200: Interpersonal Communications
Instructor:1
Use Full Date – September 24, 2015
1 Please use your instructor’s full name.
Purpose: Use this sample Final Paper for a better understanding of what is present in a high
quality Final Paper: Letter of Advice. We’ve included these elements of constructive criticism to
demonstrate that even “A” quality work still receives comments to improve the student’s thinking
and writing on the topic. Please note that this paper was written when a slightly different set of
learning objectives were being used in this class. Be sure you use the learning objectives listed in
the final paper prompt.
See the footnotes at the bottom of each page for information about what the student has done well
in this assignment and also some areas for improvement.
LETTER OF ADVICE 2
Dear Cassy and Jeremy,
Congratulations on your recent engagement. It’s such a great time in your life. My wife
and I have been married almost 8 years. I also just took a class on interpersonal communications
and would love to share with you some of what I learned in addition to some personal
experiences.2 Knowing how your partner communicates and uses verbal and non-verbal
communication is important in a relationship and will help in reducing miscommunications.
Know going in to your marriage that there will be conflict but learning how to manage or resolve
those conflicts will help in a successful marriage. I know you both love each other very much
and that will help get you through those difficult times.3
Interpersonal Relationships4
Interpersonal relationships are part of our everyday life. Getting married forms one of
the most important interpersonal relationships you will ever have. But with any relationship there
are barriers to effectively maintain those interactions. Our self-concept is developed through our
interpersonal relationships and changes over time. Emotional intelligence also has a great impact
on how effective a relationship will be. The amount an individual discloses of themselves in a
relationship can vary depending on the type of relationship and can have both negative and
positive effects. Interpersonal conflict is probably one of the most challenging aspects of a
relationship and managing these conflicts effectively is important to the relationship’s wellbeing.
2 While we usually discourage people from using the first person, this essay asks that the student write a personal
letter, so it is okay to be more casual here
3 This is a good introduction. It would be even stronger with a more definitive thesis statement. The Writing Center
has a great “Thesi.
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Running head: LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO 1
LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO 4
Leadership Portfolio
Your Name
Southern States University
Abstract
You will write a 150-word overview of your leadership style and techniques here.
Keywords: Leadership Portfolio
Write a 5-10 sentence explanation of your leadership style to introduce your paper.
Leadership Potential Assessment
You should write 3-5 sentences about the assessment including your score and how you can apply that information as a leader.
Managerial Leadership Skills
You should write 3-5 sentences about the assessment including your score and how you can apply that information as a leader.
Big Five Personality Profile
You should write 3-5 sentences about the assessment including your score and how you can apply that information as a leader.
Motive Profile
You should write 3-5 sentences about the assessment including your score and how you can apply that information as a leader.
Motive Profile with Socialized Power
You should write 3-5 sentences about the assessment including your score and how you can apply that information as a leader.
Leadership Interest
You should write 3-5 sentences about the assessment including your score and how you can apply that information as a leader.
Theory X and Theory Y Attitudes
You should write 3-5 sentences about the assessment including your score and how you can apply that information as a leader.
How Ethical is Your Behavior
You should write 3-5 sentences about the assessment including your score and how you can apply that information as a leader.
Strategic Management Assessment
You should write 3-5 sentences about the assessment including your score and how you can apply that information as a leader.
Personal Vision Statement
You will include the personal vision statement from your week 7 paper here. This information will come from your week 7 paper.
Personal Mission Statement
You will include the personal mission statement from your week 7 paper here. This information will come from your week 7 paper.
Personal SWOT Analysis
You will include the SWOT Analysis from your week 7 paper here. If you did not properly quote things and use in text citations for your original paper, you should update that for this submission. This information will come from your week 7 paper.
Motivational Theory
You will include at least 1-2 pages of information from your motivational theory paper here. You should include a minimum of three references in this section. If you did not properly quote things and use in text citations for your original paper, you should update that for this submission. This information will come from your week 2 paper.
Communication, Conflict, and Power
You will include at least 1-2 pages of information from your communication, conflict, and power paper here. You should include a minimum of three references in this section. If you did not properly quote things and use in text citations for your original paper, you should up.
Running Head: LAB 5 1
LAB 5 7
Lab 5
Gretchen Greene
Nathan Stewart, PhD
May 8, 2017
Executive Summary
As with any new technology, risks can arise in e-commerce that is not common to those traditional “brick-and-mortar” stores. A huge concern for e-commerce applications is credit/debit card use. Major damage can be done to an organization if the credit/debit card transactions are not secured in terms of financial fraud, loss of consumer confidence, identity theft, or legal regulations.
Online Goodies provides custom promotional gifts to corporate customers and is an Internet-based company. Some of their products include mugs, computer accessories, t-shirts, and office décor. The majority of its income comes from online credit card purchase. They give their repeat customers a discount based on their annual purchase amount.
This report is to create a test plan for Online Goodies based on the OWASP standards. The report includes an overview and rationale of all of the tests performed including a brute force test, an authentication test, privilege escalation test, code injection test, and web application fingerprint test.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………………….2
Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………….3
Types of Test Being Performed…………………………………………………………………...4
Test Plan for Online Goodies Site According to OWASP Standards……………………………..4
Rationale for Testing Used………………………………………………………………………..4
References…………………………………………………………………………………………7
Types of Tests Performed
The least expensive way to reduce costs and risks and improve software quality is to catch deficiencies as early as possible. To understand the guidelines for testing the OWASP Testing Guide was used. The tests used in this plan are: Usability Testing, Unit Testing, Interface Testing, Integration Testing, Functionality Testing, Performance Testing, Security Testing, Authentication and Authorization Testing, Privilege Escalation Testing, and Web Application Fingerprint Testing.
Test Plan for Online Goodies Site
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Running head ARTICLE CRITIQUE INSTRUCTIONS1ARTICLE CRITIQUE I.docx
1. Running head: ARTICLE CRITIQUE INSTRUCTIONS 1
ARTICLE CRITIQUE INSTRUCTIONS 2
Article Critique Instructions (60 points possible)
Ryan J. Winter
Florida International University
Purpose of The Article Critique Paper
1). Psychological Purpose
This paper serves several purposes, the first of which is helping
you gain insight into research papers in psychology. As this
may be your first time reading and writing papers in
psychology, one goal of Paper I is to give you insight into what
goes into such papers. This article critique paper will help you
learn about the various sections of an empirical research report
by reading at least one peer-reviewed articles (articles that have
a Title Page, Abstract*, Literature Review, Methods Section,
Results Section, and References Page—I have already selected
some articles for you to critique, so make sure you only critique
one in the folder provided on Canvas) This paper will also give
you some insights into how the results sections are written in
APA formatted research articles. Pay close attention to those
sections, as throughout this course you’ll be writing up some
results of your own!
2. In this relatively short paper, you will read one of five articles
posted on Canvas and summarize what the authors did and what
they found. The first part of the paper should focus on
summarizing the design the authors used for their project. That
is, you will identify the independent and dependent variables,
talk about how the authors carried out their study, and then
summarize the results (you don’t need to fully understand the
statistics in the results, but try to get a sense of what the
authors did in their analyses). In the second part of the paper,
you will critique the article for its methodological strengths and
weaknesses. Finally, in part three, you will provide your
references for the Article Critique Paper in APA format.
2). APA Formatting Purpose
The second purpose of the Article Critique paper is to teach you
proper American Psychological Association (APA) formatting.
In the instructions below, I tell you how to format your paper
using APA style. There are a lot of very specific requirements
in APA papers, so pay attention to the instructions below as
well as Chapter 14 in your textbook! I highly recommend using
the Paper I Checklist before submitting your paper, as it will
help walk you through the picky nuances of APA formatting.
3). Writing Purpose
Finally, this paper is intended to help you grow as a writer. Few
psychology classes give you the chance to write papers and
receive feedback on your work. This class will! We will give
you feedback on this paper in terms of content, spelling, and
grammar.
Article Critique Paper (60 points possible)
Each student is required to write an article critique paper based
on one of the research articles present on Canvas only those
articles listed on Canvas can be critiqued – if you critique a
different article, it will not be graded). If you are unclear about
any of this information, please ask.
3. What is an article critique paper?
An article critique is a written communication that conveys your
understanding of a research article and how it relates to the
conceptual issues of interest to this course.
This article critique paper will include 5 things:
1. Title page: 1 page (4 points)
· Use APA style to present the appropriate information:
· A Running head must be included and formatted APA style
· The phrase “Running head” is at the top of the title page
followed by a short title of your creation (no more than 50
characters) that is in ALL CAPS. This running head is left-
justified (flush left on the page). Note that the “h” in head is all
lower case! Look at the first page of these instructions, and you
will see how to set up your Running head.
· There must be a page number on the title page that is right
justified. It is included in the header
· Your paper title appears on the title page. This is usually 12
words or less, and the first letter of each word is capitalized. It
should be descriptive of the paper (For this paper, you should
use the title of the article you are critiquing. The paper title can
be the same title as in the Running head or it can differ – your
choice)
· Your name will appear on the title page
· Your institution will appear on the title page as well
· For all papers, make sure to double-space EVERYTHING and
use Times New Roman font. This includes everything from the
title page through the references.
· This is standard APA format. ALL of your future papers will
include a similar title page
2. Summary of the Article: 1 ½ page minimum, 3 pages
maximum - 14 points)
An article critique should briefly summarize, in your own
4. words, the article research question and how it was addressed in
the article. Below are some things to include in your summary.
· The summary itself will include the following: (Note – if the
article involved more than one experiment, you can either
choose to focus on one of the studies specifically or summarize
the general design for all of the studies)
1. Type of study (Was it experimental or correlational? How do
you know?)
2. Variables (What were the independent and dependent
variables? How did they manipulate the IV? How did they
operationally define the DV? Be specific with these. Define the
terms independent and dependent variable and make sure to
identify how they are operationally defined in the article)
3. Method (What did the participants do in the study? How was
it set up? Was there a random sample of participants? Was there
random assignment to groups?). How was data collected (online,
in person, in a laboratory?).
4. Summary of findings (What were their findings?)
· Make sure that:
1. The CAPS portion of your running head should also appear
on the first page of your paper, but it will NOT include the
phrase “Running head” this time, only the same title as the
running head from the first paper in ALL CAPS. Again, see the
example paper. There is a powerpoint presentation on using
Microsoft Word that can help you figure out how to have a
different header on the title page (where “Running head” is
present) and other pages in the paper (where “Running head” is
NOT present). You can also find how-to information like this
using youtube!
2. If you look at the header in pages 2 through 5 (including
THIS current page 4 that you are reading right now!), you will
see “Running head” omitted. It simply has the short title
(ARTICLE CRITIQUE PAPER INSTRUCTIONS) all in caps,
followed by the page number.
3. The same title used on the title page should be at the top of
the page on the first actual line of the paper, centered.
5. 4. For this paper, add the word “Summary” below the title, and
have it flush left. Then write your summary of the article below
that.
3. Critique of the study: 1 ½ pages minimum - 3 pages
maximum - 16 points)
1. This portion of the article critique assignment focuses on
your own thoughts about the content of the article (i.e. your
own ideas in your own words). For this section, please use the
word “Critique” below the last sentence in your summary, and
have the word “Critique” flush left.
1. This section is a bit harder, but there are a number of ways to
demonstrate critical thinking in your writing. Address at least
four of the following elements. You can address more than four,
but four is the minimum.
· 1). In your opinion, how valid and reliable is the study? Why?
(make sure to define what reliable and valid mean, and apply
these definitions to the study you are critiquing. Merely
mentioning that it is valid and reliable is not enough – you have
to apply those terms to the article. That is, how do you know it
is reliable? How do you know it is valid?
· 2). Did the study authors correctly interpret their findings, or
are there any alternative interpretations you can think of?
· 3). Did the authors of the study employ appropriate ethical
safeguards?
· 4). Briefly describe a follow-up study you might design that
builds on the findings of the study you read how the research
presented in the article relates to research, articles or material
covered in other sections of the course
· 5). Describe whether you feel the results presented in the
article are weaker or stronger than the authors claim (and why);
or discuss alternative interpretations of the results (i.e.
something not mentioned by the authors) and/or what research
might provide a test between the proposed and alternate
interpretations
6. · 6). Mention additional implications of the findings not
mentioned in the article (either theoretical or practical/applied)
· 7). Identify specific problems in the theory, discussion or
empirical research presented in the article and how these
problems could be corrected. If the problems you discuss are
methodological in nature, then they must be issues that are
substantial enough to affect the interpretations of the findings
or arguments presented in the article. Furthermore, for
methodological problems, you must justify not only why
something is problematic but also how it could be resolved and
why your proposed solution would be preferable.
· 8). Describe how/why the method used in the article is either
better or worse for addressing a particular issue than other
methods
4. Brief summary of the article: One or paragraphs (6 points)
· Write the words “Brief Summary”, and then begin the brief
summary below this
· In ONE or TWO paragraphs maximum, summarize the article
again, but this time I want it to be very short. In other words,
take all of the information that you talked about in the summary
portion of this assignment and write it again, but this time in
only a few sentences.
· The reason for this section is that I want to make sure you can
understand the whole study but that you can also write about it
in a shorter paragraph that still emphasizes the main points of
the article. Pretend that you are writing your own literature
review for a research study, and you need to get the gist of an
article that you read that helps support your own research across
to your reader. Make sure to cite the original study (the article
you are critiquing).
5. References – 1 page (4 points)
· Provide the reference for this article in proper APA format
(see the book Chapter 14 for appropriate referencing guidelines
or the Chapter 14 powerpoint).
7. · If you cited other sources during either your critique or
summary, reference them as well (though you do not need to
cite other sources in this assignment – this is merely optional IF
you happen to bring in other sources). Formatting counts here,
so make sure to italicize where appropriate and watch which
words you are capitalizing!
6. Grammar and Writing Quality (6 points)
· Few psychology courses are as writing intensive as Research
Methods (especially Research Methods Two next semester!). As
such, I want to make sure that you develop writing skills early.
This is something that needs special attention, so make sure to
proofread your papers carefully.
· Avoid run-on sentences, sentence fragments, spelling errors,
and grammar errors. Writing quality will become more
important in future papers, but this is where you should start to
hone your writing skills.
· We will give you feedback on your papers, but I recommend
seeking some help from the FIU writing center to make sure
your paper is clear, precise, and covers all needed material. I
also recommend asking a few of your group members to read
over your paper and make suggestions. You can do the same for
them!
· If your paper lacks originality and contains too much overlap
with the paper you are summarizing (i.e. you do not paraphrase
appropriately or cite your sources properly), you will lose some
or all of the points from writing quality, depending on the
extent of the overlap with the paper. For example, if sentences
contain only one or two words changed from a sentence in the
original paper, you will lose points from writing quality.
Please note that you do not need to refer to any other sources
other than the article on which you have chosen to write your
paper. However, you are welcome to refer to additional sources
if you choose.
8. 7. Self-Rating Rubric (10 points). On canvas, you will find a
self-rating rubric. This rubric contains a summary of all the
points available to you in this paper. You must submit your
ratings for your own paper, using this rubric (essentially, you’ll
grade your own paper before you hand it in). You will upload
your completed rubric to the “article critique rubric” assignment
on Canvas.
· Please put effort into your ratings. Do not simply give
yourself a 50/50. Really reflect on the quality of your paper and
whether you meet all the criteria listed.
1. If it is clear that you have not reflected sufficiently on your
paper (e.g., you give a rating of 2/2 for something that is not
included in your paper), you will lose points.
· This does not mean that you are guaranteed whatever grade
you give to yourself. Instead, this will help you to 1) make sure
that you have included everything you need to include, and 2)
help you to reflect on your own writing.
· In fact, we will use this very same rubric when we grade your
paper, so you should know exactly what to expect for your
grade!
Other guidelines for the article critique papers
1. 1). Pay attention to the page length requirements – 1 page for
the title page, 1.5 pages to 3 pages for the summary, 1.5 pages
to 3 pages for the critique, one or two paragraphs for the brief
summary, and 1 page for the references page. If you are under
the minimum, we will deduct points. If you go over the
maximum, we are a little more flexible (you can go over by half
page or so), but we want you to try to keep it to the maximum
page.
1. 2). Page size is 8 1/2 X 11” with all 4 margins set one inch
on all sides. You must use 12-point Times New Roman font.
1. 3). As a general rule, ALL paragraphs and sentences are
double spaced in APA papers. It even includes the references,
so make sure to double space EVERYTHING
9. 1. 4). When summarizing the article in your own words, you
need not continually cite the article throughout the rest of your
critique. Nonetheless, you should follow proper referencing
procedures, which means that:
3. If you are inserting a direct quote from any source, it must be
enclosed in quotations and followed by a parenthetical reference
to the source. “Let’s say I am directly quoting this current
sentence and the next. I would then cite it with the author name,
date of publication, and the page number for the direct quote”
(Winter, 2013, p . 4).
0. Note: We will deduct points if you quote more than once per
page, so keep quotes to a minimum. Paraphrase instead, but
make sure you still give the original author credit for the
material by citing him or using the author’s name (“In this
article, Smith noted that …” or “In this article, the authors
noted that…”)
3. If you choose to reference any source other than your chosen
article, it must be listed in a reference list.
1. 5). Proofread everything you write. I actually recommend
reading some sentences aloud to see if they flow well, or getting
family or friends to read your work. Writing quality will
become more important in future papers, so you should start
working on that now!
If you have any questions about the articles, your ideas, or your
writing, please ask. Although we won’t be able to review entire
drafts of papers before they are handed in, we are very willing
to discuss problems, concerns or issues that you might have.
1
8Week 8 Assignment 3
Student’s Full Name
BUS499 Business Administration Capstone
Professor’s Name
10. Date
Template Instructions (delete this page before submitting)
This template is provided to help you meet the assignment
requirements.
This page should NOT be submitted with your assignment, as it
is not part of an academically written paper. Note the “Clarity,
writing mechanics, and formatting requirements” section of the
grading rubric.
HOW TO USE THIS TEMPLATE
· Read the explanations provided in the template for each
section of your paper.
· The explanations are in blue font below.
· You should have already read the assignment instructions in
Blackboard.
· Type your response to each of the assignment requirements
within the designated sections.
· Each assignment requirement is identified using a section
Heading that is in black font
· DO NOT add extra spaces between sections.
· DO NOT change the margins.
· You are required to have a heading for each of the sections in
your paper.
· The required headings have been provided for you.
· DO NOT delete, alter, or add anything to the section
Headings.
· DO NOT type the assignment instructions into the sections.
· After typing your responses, change the font color to black
and make sure it is not in bold.
· Be sure to change the font color on the title page to black after
typing your name, professor’s name, and date.
· Everything in blue font below should be deleted and replaced
with your responses.
· DELETE this entire page before you submit your assignment
11. to avoid losing points.
REMINDERS
· The assignment is due in week 8. Late submissions negatively
impact your grade.
· Use the same public corporation you used for assignments 1
and 2.
· Include at least 6 full and complete academically written
pages that address the requirements. The title page, this
instruction page, and the source page do not count.
· Use at least 3 quality sources, one of which MUST be the
course textbook.
· Strayer uses SafeAssign – an automated plagiarism checker. It
is advised that you do your own writing and use external
resources to support what you have written in your own words.
Week 8 Assignment 3
Write your introduction to this 6-page paper here. Include one
(1) paragraph (not more than 6 lines of text) that explains what
your paper will discuss. Much of your introduction may be
taken from the assignment instructions (in your own words).
Read all assignment resources to understand what should be
included in your paper. Be sure to review the assignment
instructions in Blackboard, the grading rubric, and relevant
course announcements to understand the requirements. Do not
exceed 6 lines of text in this introduction. There should be no
direct quotes in this section. After reading these instructions,
replace this blue text with your introduction and change the font
color to black.Business-Level Strategies
Analyze the business-level strategies for the corporation you
chose to determine the business-level strategy you think is most
important to the long-term success of the firm. You will also
need to determine whether or not you judge this to be a good
choice (Note: in this step you need to choose and write about
only one (1) business-level strategy from the text book (not
12. Google). Hint: See Figure 4.1 in the textbook. Include a
thorough justification for your choice that is backed by facts
and sound judgement. For background, be sure to research and
explain the industry in which your selected corporation
operates. You could also briefly (1 – 2 sentences) define the
business-level strategy (cite your sources) you are writing about
using the textbook/Learn, as an introduction to your analysis.
Read Chapter 4 in the course textbook. Review the Week 4
Learn video/Lecture for supporting content. Your response here
should demonstrate that you understand the key concepts
regarding the selected business-level strategy and can apply
them to a real-world corporation. Keep in mind that this is a 6-
page paper and as such your analysis should thoroughly address
the concepts discussed in the course. Avoid unsubstantiated
statements, extended introductory commentary, direct quotes,
and unrelated content. Strive for about 1 ½ - 2 pages of well-
constructed, in-depth analysis in this section.
In this section, you could research and identify the core
competencies your chosen firm uses to implement its business-
level strategies and discuss their effectiveness. You could also
demonstrate from your research how the firm uses its core
competencies to create and sell its products in the marketplace.
Consider the actions & choices your firm has made to compete
in individual product markets. Review Chapters 4-9 for
specifics on the business-level strategies. Your response should
clearly identify the one business-level strategy from the
textbook that you think is most important to the long-term
success of the corporation. Your response must also include a
clearly stated and justified judgement on whether that strategy
is a good choice. Include enough content and depth to
demonstrate a thorough analysis of your selected corporation’s
business-level strategy. Remember that this is a 6-page paper
and as such, you will need to dig deep. After reading these
instructions, replace this blue text with your analysis and
change the font color to black. Corporate-Level Strategies
Analyze the corporate-level strategies for the corporation you
13. chose to determine the corporate-level strategy you think is
most important to the long-term success of the firm. You will
also need to determine whether or not you judge this to be a
good choice. (Note: in this step you need to choose and write
about only one (1) corporate-level strategy from the text book
(not Google). Hint: See chapter 6 in the textbook. Include a
thorough justification for your choice that is backed by facts
and sound judgement. You could also briefly (1 – 2 sentences)
define the corporate-level strategy (cite your sources) you are
writing about using the textbook/Learn, as an introduction to
your analysis. Read Chapter 6 in the course textbook. Review
the Week 6 Learn video/Lecture for supporting content. Your
response here should demonstrate that you understand the key
concepts regarding the selected corporate-level strategy and can
apply them to a real-world corporation. Keep in mind that this
is a 6-page paper and as such your analysis should thoroughly
address the concepts discussed in the course. Avoid
unsubstantiated statements, extended introductory commentary,
direct quotes, and unrelated content. Strive for about 1 ½ - 2
pages of well-constructed, in-depth analysis in this section.
Your response should clearly identify the one corporate-level
strategy from the textbook that you think is most important to
the long-term success of the corporation. Your response must
also include a clearly stated and justified judgement on whether
that strategy is a good choice. Include enough content and depth
to demonstrate a thorough analysis of your selected
corporation’s corporate-level strategy. Remember that this is a
6-page paper and as such, you will need to dig deep. After
reading these instructions, replace this blue text with your
analysis and change the font color to black. Competitive
Environment
Analyze the competitive environment to determine the
corporation's most significant competitor (this will require
research outside of the course material). Compare their
strategies at each level and evaluate which company you think
is most likely to be successful in the long term. Justify your
14. choice. Hint: read chapters 1 - 10 in the course textbook as they
provide a solid background for this section. Review the Week 1
- 8 Learn video Lectures for supporting content. Remember that
this is a 6-page paper and requires a thorough competitive
analysis. Strive for about a 1 ½ - 2 pages of well-constructed,
in-depth analysis in this section. Cite your sources and avoid
the use of direct quotes. After reading these instructions,
replace this blue text with your analysis and change the font
color to black.Market Cycles
Determine whether your choice from Question 3 (Competitive
Environment section above) would differ in slow-cycle and fast-
cycle markets. It would be a good idea to briefly explain what
the slow-cycle and fast-cycle markets are from the textbook
(cite your sources) as a short introduction to your
determination. Hint: read Chapter 5 in the course textbook.
Remember that this is a 6-page paper and therefore each section
requires a thorough response that demonstrates your
understanding of key concepts covered in the course and your
ability to apply them to a real-world corporation. Cite your
sources and avoid the use of direct quotes. After reading these
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16. (Ashby et al., 1998). The explicit system enables people to
learn RD categories and is associated with the prefrontal cor-
tex (PFC) and the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). RD cate-
gory learning uses hypothesis testing, rule selection, and
inhibition to find and apply rules that can be verbalized, and it
is influenced by cognitive flexibility. The implicit system
enables people to learn non-RD categories, relies on connec-
tions between visual cortical areas and the basal ganglia, and
is not affected by cognitive flexibility. This system is likely
procedural in nature and dependent on a dopamine-mediated
reward signal (Maddox, Ashby, Ing, & Pickering, 2004). RD
and non-RD category sets have been dissociated behaviorally
(for a review, see Maddox & Ashby, 2004) and neurobiologi-
cally (Nomura et al., 2007), making them appropriate for the
study of mood effects.
We argue that positive mood increases cognitive flexibility,
and this effect enhances the explicit category-learning system
Corresponding Author:
Ruby T. Nadler, The University of Western Ontario, Department
of
Psychology, Social Science Centre, Room 7418, 1151 Richmond
St., London,
Ontario, Canada N6A 5C2
E-mail: [email protected]
Better Mood and Better Performance:
Learning Rule-Described Categories Is
Enhanced by Positive Mood
Ruby T. Nadler, Rahel Rabi, and John Paul Minda
The University of Western Ontario
Abstract
Theories of mood and its effect on cognitive processing suggest
17. that positive mood may allow for increased cognitive flexibility.
This increased flexibility is associated with the prefrontal
cortex and the anterior cingulate cortex, both of which play
crucial
roles in hypothesis testing and rule selection. Thus, cognitive
tasks that rely on behaviors such as hypothesis testing and rule
selection may benefit from positive mood, whereas tasks that do
not rely on such behaviors should not be affected by positive
mood. We explored this idea within a category-learning
framework. Positive, neutral, and negative moods were induced
in
our subjects, and they learned either a rule-described or a non-
rule-described category set. Subjects in the positive-mood
condition performed better than subjects in the neutral- or
negative-mood conditions in classifying stimuli from rule-
described
categories. Positive mood also affected the strategy of subjects
who classified stimuli from non-rule-described categories.
Keywords
frontal lobe, emotions, hypothesis testing, selective attention,
response inhibition
Received 4/7/10; Revision accepted 6/28/10
Research Report
Better Mood and Better Performance 1771
mediated by the PFC (Ashby et al., 1999; Ashby & Ell, 2001;
Minda & Miles, 2010). We base our predictions on two lines
of research. First, Ashby et al. (1999) hypothesized that posi-
tive affect is associated with enhanced cognitive flexibility as
18. a result of increased dopamine in the frontal cortical areas of
the brain. Second, the COVIS theory predicts that increased
dopamine in the PFC and ACC should enhance learning on
RD tasks, and reduced dopamine should impair learning on
RD tasks (Ashby et al., 1998). Thus, positive mood should be
associated with enhanced RD category learning, an important
prediction that has not to our knowledge been tested directly.
We induced a positive, neutral, or negative mood in sub-
jects and presented them with one of two kinds of category
sets that have been widely used in the category-learning litera-
ture (Ashby & Maddox, 2005). These sets consisted of sine-
wave gratings (Gabor patches) that varied in spatial frequency
and orientation. The RD set of Gabor patches required learners
to find a single-dimensional rule in order to correctly classify
the stimuli on the basis of frequency but not orientation, and
the non-RD, information-integration (II) set of Gabor patches
required learners to assess both orientation and frequency.
Subjects in the RD condition were able to formulate a verbal
rule to ensure optimal performance, but subjects in the II con-
dition were not able to form a rule that could be easily
verbalized.
We predicted that subjects in a positive mood, compared
with those in a neutral or negative mood, would perform better
when learning RD categories. It was unclear whether a nega-
tive mood would impair RD learning relative to a neutral
mood, as the effects of negative mood on cognitive processing
are variable and difficult to predict (for a review, see Isen,
1990). Because the PFC and the ACC do not mediate the
implicit system, we did not expect mood to affect II category
learning.
Method
Subjects
19. Subjects were 87 university students (61 females and 26
males), who received $10.00 or course credit for participation.
Subjects were randomly assigned to one of the three mood-
induction conditions and one of the two category sets. Six sub-
jects who scored below 50% on the categorization task were
excluded from data analysis.
Materials
We used a series of music clips and video clips from YouTube2
to establish affective states. We verified that these clips evoked
the intended emotions by conducting a pilot study. After each
viewing or listening, subjects in the pilot study (7 graduate
students, who did not participate in the main experiment) rated
how the clip made them feel on a 7-point scale, which ranged
from 1 (very sad) to 4 (neutral) to 7 (very happy). Table 1
shows the complete list of clip selections and the average rat-
ings by pilot subjects; it also denotes the clips selected for the
main experiment. As a manipulation check during the main
experiment, we queried subjects with the Positive and Nega-
tive Affect Schedule (PANAS) after using the selected clips to
induce moods. The PANAS assesses positive and negative
affective dimensions (Watson, Clark, & Tellegen, 1988).
The Gabor patches used in the main experiment were gen-
erated according to established methodologies (see Ashby &
Gott, 1988; Zeithamova & Maddox, 2006). For each category
(RD and II), we randomly sampled 40 values from a multivari-
ate normal distribution described by that category’s parame-
ters (shown in Table 2). The resulting structures for the RD
and II category sets are illustrated in Figure 1.3 We used the
PsychoPy software package (Pierce, 2007) to generate a Gabor
patch corresponding to each coordinate sampled from the mul-
tivariate distributions.
Procedure
20. In the main experiment, subjects were assigned randomly to
one of three mood-induction conditions (positive, neutral, or
negative), as well as to one of two category sets (RD or II).
Table 1. Music and Video Clips Used in the Pilot Study
Selection
Average subject
rating
Positive music
Mozart: “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik—Allegro”* 6.57
Handel: “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” 5.00
Vivaldi: “Spring” 6.14
Neutral music
Mark Salona: “One Angel’s Hands”* 3.86
Linkin Park: “In the End (Instrumental)” 4.14
Stephen Rhodes: “Voice of Compassion” 3.29
Negative music
Schindler’s List Soundtrack: “Main Theme”* 2.00
I Am Legend Movie Theme Song 2.71
Distant Everyday Memories 2.57
Positive video
Laughing Baby* 6.57
Whose Line Is It Anyway: Sound Effects 6.43
Where the Hell Is Matt? 6.00
Neutral video
Antiques Roadshow Television Show* 4.14
Facebook on 60 Minutes 3.71
Report About the Importance of Sleep 4.29
Negative video
Chinese Earthquake News Report* 1.43
Madison’s Story (About Child With Cancer) 1.71
Death Scene From the Film The Champ 1.86
21. Note: Clips were taken from the YouTube Web site. Asterisks
denote clips
that were used in the main experiment.
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Subjects were presented with the clips (music first, then video)
from their assigned mood condition and then completed the
PANAS so we could ensure that the mood induction was
successful.
After receiving instructions, subjects performed a category-
learning task on a computer. On each trial, a Gabor patch
appeared in the center of the screen, and subjects pressed the
“A” or the “B” key to classify the stimulus. Subjects who
viewed the RD category set (Fig. 1a) had to find a single-
dimensional rule to correctly classify the stimuli on the basis
of the frequency of the grating, while ignoring the more salient
dimension of orientation. The optimal verbal rule for such
classification could be phrased as follows: “Press ‘A’ if the
stimulus has three or more stripes; otherwise, press ‘B.’” The
non-RD, II category set (Fig. 1b) required learners to assess
both orientation and frequency. There was no rule for this set
that could be easily verbalized to allow for optimal perfor-
mance. In both conditions, feedback (“CORRECT” or
“INCORRECT”) was presented after each response. Subjects
completed four unbroken blocks of 80 trials each (320 total).
The presentation order of the 80 stimuli was randomly gener-
ated within each block for each subject.
Results
PANAS
22. Scores on the Positive Affect scale were as follows—positive-
mood condition: 2.89; neutral-mood condition: 2.45; and neg-
ative-mood condition: 2.42. A significant effect of mood on
positive affect was found, F(2, 78) = 3.98, p < .05, η2 = .093.
Positive-mood subjects showed only marginally more positive
Table 2. Distribution Parameters for the Rule-Described and
Non-Rule-
Described Category Sets
Category set and category µ
f
µ
o
σ
f
2 σ
o
2 cov
f,o
Rule-described
Category A 280 125 75 9,000 0
Category B 320 125 75 9,000 0
Non-rule-described
Category A 268 157 4,538 4,538 435
Category B 332 93 4,538 4,538 4,351
Note: Dimensions are in arbitrary units; see Figure 1 for scaling
factors. The sub-
scripted letters o and f refer to orientation and frequency,
respectively.
24. 0
100
200
300
400
500
–100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600
O
rie
nt
at
io
n
Frequency
Non-Rule-Described
ba
Fig. 1. Structures used in the (a) rule-described category set and
(b) non-rule-described, information-integration category set.
Category A stimuli are
represented by light circles, and Category B stimuli are
represented by dark circles. The solid lines show the optimal
decision boundaries between
the stimuli. The values of the stimulus dimensions are arbitrary
units. Each stimulus was created by converting the value of
25. these arbitrary units into
a frequency value (cycles per stimulus) and an orientation value
(degree of tilt). For both category sets, the grating frequency (f)
was calculated as
0.25 + (x
f
/50) cycles per stimulus, and the grating orientation (o) was
calculated as xo × (π/20)°. The Gabor patches are examples of
the actual stimuli
seen by subjects.
Better Mood and Better Performance 1773
affect than neutral-mood subjects did (p < .06), but they
showed significantly more positive affect than negative-mood
subjects did (p < .05). These scores indicate that the mood-
induction procedures were effective. Scores on the Negative
Affect scale were as follows—positive-mood condition: 1.15;
neutral-mood condition: 1.18; and negative-mood condition:
2.13. A significant effect of mood on negative affect was
found, F(2, 78) = 30.36, p < .001, η2 = .438, with negative-
mood subjects showing significantly more negative affect than
positive- and neutral-mood subjects did (p < .0001 in both
cases). These results again indicate that the mood-induction
procedures were effective.
Category learning
Figure 2 shows the learning curve (average proportion of cor-
rect responses in Blocks 1–4) for each condition and each cat-
egory set. A mixed analysis of variance revealed main effects
of category set, F(1, 75) = 31.94, p < .001, η2 = .257; mood,
F(2, 75) = 4.40, p < .05, η2 = .071; and block, F(3, 225) =
26. 41.33, p < .001, η2 = .322. It also revealed a significant interac-
tion between mood and category set, F(2, 75) = 4.17, p < .05,
η2 = .067. We conducted two separate analyses of variance
(one for the RD category and one for the II category) to exam-
ine this interaction.
A main effect of mood on overall performance was found
for the RD category set, F(2, 35) = 6.28, p < .001, η2 = .264. A
Tukey’s honestly significant difference test showed that over-
all performance by subjects in the positive-mood condition
(M = .85) was higher than performance by subjects in the neg-
ative-mood condition (M = .73, p < .0001) and subjects in the
neutral-mood condition (M = .73, p < .0001). Performance did
not differ between subjects in the neutral- and negative-mood
conditions (p = .69). No effect of mood on overall perfor-
mance was found for the II category set (p = .71). Overall pro-
portions correct were as follows—positive-mood condition:
.64; negative-mood condition: .66; and neutral-mood condi-
tion: .64.
Computational modeling
For insight into the response strategies used by our subjects,
we fit decision-bound models to the first block of each sub-
ject’s data (for details, see Ashby, 1992a; Maddox & Ashby,
1993). We analyzed the first block of trials because that is
when mood-induction effects are likely to be strongest, and it
is also when cognitive flexibility is most needed. One class of
models assumed that each subject’s performance was based on
a single-dimensional rule (we used an optimal version with a
fixed intercept and a version with the intercept as a free param-
eter). Another class of models assumed that each subject’s per-
formance was based on the two-dimensional II boundary (we
used an optimal version with a fixed intercept and slope, a ver-
sion with a fixed slope, and a version with a freely varying
28. n
C
or
re
ct
.0
.2
.4
.6
.8
1.0
Block Block
Positive Mood Neutral Mood
Negative Mood
Positive Mood Neutral Mood
Negative Mood
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Fig. 2. Average proportion of correct responses to stimuli in the
three mood conditions as a function of trial block. Subjects
were tested on either the
rule-described (RD) category set (left graph) or the non-RD,
information-integration (II) category set (right graph). Error
bars denote standard errors
29. of the mean.
1774 Nadler et al.
slope and intercept). We fit these models to each subject’s data
by maximizing the log likelihood. Model comparisons were
carried out using Akaike’s information criterion, which penal-
izes a model for the number of free parameters (Ashby, 1992b).
The proportion of subjects whose responses were best fit by
their respective optimal model is shown in Figure 3. For the
RD categories, .83 of positive-mood subjects, .62 of neutral-
mood subjects, and .54 of negative-mood subjects were fit best
by a model that assumed a single-dimensional rule. For the II
categories, .71 of positive-mood subjects, .40 of neutral-mood
subjects, and .43 of negative-mood subjects were fit best by
one of the II models.
Discussion
In this experiment, positive, neutral, and negative moods were
induced before subjects learned either an RD or a non-RD, II
category set. The RD set required subjects to use hypothesis
testing, rule selection, and response inhibition to achieve opti-
mal performance, and the II set was best learned by associat-
ing regions of perceptual space with responses (Ashby & Gott,
1988). We found that positive mood enhanced RD learning com-
pared with neutral and negative moods. Mood did not seem to
affect II learning. However, a comparison of decision-bound
models suggested that positive-mood subjects displayed a
greater degree of cognitive flexibility compared with neutral-
and negative-mood subjects by adopting an optimal strategy
early in both RD and II learning.
The COVIS theory suggests that people learn categories
30. using an explicit, rule-based system or an implicit, similarity-
based system (Ashby et al., 1998; Ashby & Maddox, 2005;
Minda & Miles, 2010). The brain areas that mediate these sys-
tems have been well studied, linking the PFC, ACC, and
medial temporal lobes to the explicit system but not to the
implicit system. Our experiment highlights a variable that
facilitates the learning of RD categories using the explicit
system.
The finding that positive mood enhances performance of
the explicit system posited by the COVIS theory corresponds
with the dopamine hypothesis of positive affect (Ashby et al.,
1999). Our results connect this research with existing work on
category learning, and we view this connection as a substan-
tial step forward in the study of cognition and mood. We sus-
pect that our positive-mood subjects experienced increased
cognitive flexibility, which allowed them to find the optimal
verbal rule faster than negative-mood subjects and neutral-
mood subjects did. Performance on the II category set did not
differ strongly across the different mood conditions. This
result is also in line with the dopamine hypothesis, as positive
mood is not theorized to affect the same brain regions
P
ro
po
rt
io
n
F
it
by
32. O
pt
im
al
M
od
el
.0
.2
.4
.6
.8
1.0
Positive Neutral Negative
Mood-Induction Condition
Positive Neutral Negative
Mood-Induction Condition
RD Category Set II Category Set
Fig. 3. Proportion of subjects in each mood-induction condition
whose responses best fit the optimal model for the category set
to which they
33. were assigned. Subjects learned either the rule-described (RD)
category set (left graph) or the non-RD, information-integration
(II) category set
(right graph).
Better Mood and Better Performance 1775
hypothesized by the COVIS theory to be involved with the
learning of non-RD category sets. However, our modeling
results suggest that the cognitive flexibility associated with
positive mood may affect the strategies used in II category
learning. This cognitive flexibility could allow the explicit
system to exhaust rule searches more effectively, even though
performance levels may remain unchanged between the
conditions.
We failed to find an effect of negative mood in RD learn-
ing. This is in line with previous research that reported no dif-
ferences between negative- and neutral-mood subjects on
measures of cognitive flexibility (Isen, Daubman, & Nowicki,
1987). It may be that negative mood does not affect RD cate-
gory learning, although we think it could, given the right cir-
cumstances. One possible explanation of why we did not find
such an effect is that the induced negative mood may not have
been sustained long enough to interfere with performance. We
suspect that subjects in certain negative states will be impaired
in RD category learning. Future work should examine ways of
sustaining mood states and should explore a wider range of
negative mood states.
An intriguing possibility that was not observed is that nega-
tive mood could enhance II category learning. Recent research
suggests that affective states low in motivational intensity
(e.g., amusement, sadness) are associated with broadened
34. attention, and affective states high in motivational intensity
(e.g., desire, disgust) are associated with narrowed attention
(Gable & Harmon-Jones, 2008, 2010). Thus, for example, sad-
ness may facilitate performance when broadened attention is
beneficial for category learning. We did not find this effect,
either because learning of the II category set used did not ben-
efit from broadened attention or because the induced negative
mood was high in motivational intensity. These interesting
ideas require further research.
Smith et al. (1993) showed that clinically depressed sub-
jects were impaired in RD category learning and unimpaired
in II category learning, but our research is the first to investi-
gate how experimentally induced mood states influence cate-
gory learning. We have shown that positive mood enhanced
the learning of an RD category set, an advantage that was
strong and sustained throughout the task. Positive mood did
not improve the learning of II categories, though there was
evidence that positive mood enhanced selection of the optimal
strategy. By connecting theories of multiple-system category
learning and positive affect, our research suggests that positive
affect enhances performance when category learning benefits
from cognitive flexibility. Future work should examine the
interaction between mood states (motivationally weak com-
pared with intense), valence (positive compared with nega-
tive), and category type (explicit compared with implicit) in
category learning.
Acknowledgments
We thank E. Hayden for many valuable insights on this project.
Declaration of Conflicting Interests
The authors declared that they had no conflicts of interest with
respect to their authorship or the publication of this article.
35. Funding
This research was supported by Natural Sciences and
Engineering
Research Council (NSERC) Grant R3507A03 to J.P.M., an
Ontario
Graduate Scholarship award to R.T.N., and an NSERC
fellowship to
R.R.
Notes
1. We define cognitive flexibility as the ability to seek out and
apply
alternate strategies to problems (Maddox, Baldwin, & Markman,
2006) and to find unusual relationships between items (Isen,
Johnson,
Mertz, & Robinson, 1985).
2. The clips can be found by searching for their titles on
YouTube
(http://www.youtube.com/), or URLs can be obtained from the
first
author.
3. Stimulus parameters and generation were the same as those
used
by Zeithamova and Maddox (2006).
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