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Assignment 1: Classic Research Review
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to review a Classic Research study in human
development.
- Select ONE of the following PDFs for this assignment:
0 to 2 years.PDF
6 to 11 years.PDF
20 to 40 years.PDF
40 to 60 years.PDF
prenatal to birth.PDF - For each age group you will find a pdf with one OR two 'classic research' studies.
It might be a good idea to review them all before choosing. Choose one pdf and
follow the instructions below. - Your assignment is to read, understand, and discuss the entire pdf according to the
criteria/rubric below. - Plan on 4-5 pages, plus title and reference page, but be aware that:
it would be very difficult to adequately discuss the material in less than 2 pages
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if the paper is longer than 6 pages, you are probably putting in more work than
you need to for 10% of your grade - In order to receive credit, your paper must be submitted in an electronic
format in the assignment "attachment" link/submission box. This makes it
possible for your instructor to run your work through a plagiarism checker and
grader. - This is an essay. An essay includes an introduction; A brief overview and states
the purpose of your paper (i.e., 'This paper will discuss…') and conclusion
(summarizes all the findings). You’d be surprised how many people do no not
include or know how to do these ! Research essays use 3rd person (so don't use
"I"). - Access the online APA Guide from the LC homepage: APA Student Guide
(http://www.lethbridgecollege.ca/sites/default/files/apaguide.pdf)
Rubric
Your paper must cover the following material
(hint-use these as headings for your paper):
Summary: summarize the study in your
own words
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Critique: identify the strengths and
weaknesses of the study as they relate to
the topic being researched. I will post a
message in the Announcements on 'how to
critique'. Be sure to check it
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Recent studies: find and discuss a
minimum of two other peer reviewed
research studies that come after the classic
study. How do they extend our knowledge
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of the subject? I would like to see
demographics, how the research was
conducted, and outcomes of each research
study to receive full marks
The assignment should be in APA format
with good spelling and grammar:
title page: please include a Running Head
(see APA Guide)
page numbers
double spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt font,
Times New Roman
correctly formatted citations, reference
page
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Assignment Instructions Info Sheet
The purpose of this assignment requires each student to answer one of the following research
questions through: - Summarizing and critiquing an academic journal article.
- Discussing sociological concepts, theories, and social trends.
- Presenting assignment on the Discussion Forum. Keep in mind you will also be
required to respond to other students’ postings. Your responses will be evaluated
as part of your discussion participation grade for the course.
Research Questions: - Health Care: From a cross-cultural perspective compare Canada’s health care
(or housing) policies/outcomes to those of another country and make
recommendations for improving the health care/housing of Canadian seniors. OR
From a subculture perspective examine the health care (or housing) needs of
seniors from a particular Canadian subculture and make recommendations for
improving the health care/housing of this subgroup of Canadian seniors. - Finances and Economics: From a cross-cultural perspective compare
Canada’s pension policies/outcomes to those of another country and make
recommendations for improving the income security of Canadian seniors. OR
From a subculture perspective examine the financial needs of seniors from a
particular Canadian subculture and make recommendations for improving the
financial status of this subgroup of Canadian seniors. - Retirement and Work: From a cross-cultural perspective compare Canada’s
retirement/work policies/outcomes to those of another country and make
recommendations for improving the retirement/work options of Canadian seniors.
OR From a subculture perspective examine the retirement/work needs of seniors
from a particular Canadian subculture and make recommendations for improving
the retirement/work options of this subgroup of Canadian seniors - Leisure and Recreation: From a cross-cultural perspective compare Canada’s
leisure/recreation policies/outcomes to those of another country and make
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recommendations for improving the leisure/recreation options of Canadian seniors.
OR From a subculture perspective examine the leisure/recreation needs of
seniors from a particular Canadian subculture and make recommendations for
improving the leisure/recreation options of this subgroup of Canadian seniors. - Social Support: From a cross-cultural perspective compare Canada’s family
support policies/outcomes to those of another country and make recommendations
for improving the social support of Canadian seniors. OR From a subculture
perspective examine the family support needs of seniors from a particular Canadian
subculture and make recommendations for improving the social support of this
subgroup of Canadian seniors. - Death and Dying: From a cross-cultural perspective compare Canada’s
death/dying policies/practices to those of another country and make
recommendations for improving this practice for Canadian seniors. OR From a
subculture perspective examine the death/dying traditions of a particular Canadian
subculture and make recommendations for improving the practices of this subgroup
of Canadian seniors.
Topics will be chosen on a first come, first served basis; and the number of
students per topic will be restricted based upon the number of students in the
class. Dates for each presentation are scheduled to be consistent with course
topics and modules.
You are expected to use three different sources in completing this
assignment. - One sociological/aging journal article from a reputable academic source
published in the last 10 years and a minimum of 3 pages in length. This article
should serve as the basis of your summary and critical analysis. This article
should be submitted with your paper and referenced in APA format in your written
work and reference page. - The text book (or another sociological source) should be applied and referenced
to support the sociological concepts or theories you apply to your research
question.
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published within the past year that discusses current sociological trends should
be applied and referenced in support of your research question.
Article Requirements and Format
It is important that your article originates from a reputable sociological source that
supports information that is empirical and based upon the expertise of social
scientists. Recommended sources for the research assignment include:The
SocINDEX with Full Text, Academic Search Complete, or Academic One File
from Buchanan Library’s on-line database. You may wish to speak to a librarian to
assist you with your research. The article must also be relevant to your research
question. Marks will also be awarded for your effort and work you put in to finding
an article (reasonable length of three or more pages) and in responding to the
assignment questions (reasonable length of one page for each section). Your work
should be in APA format using appropriate title page, referencing of sources,
reference page, typed font, and spacing.
Lethbridge College’s APA Student Guide (6 Ed.) is available online at:
http://www.lethbridgecollege.ca/sites/default/files/apaguide.pdf
(http://www.lethbridgecollege.ca/sites/default/files/apaguide.pdf) . Be sure to use
clear concise language.
Note that you may not find the perfect article that addresses all points of your
research question, such as a cross-cultural comparison of your topic.
However, by combining your text book and the popular media together with
your article, may provide you with the necessary information for a crosscultural comparison.
Organization and Writing Style
This assignment requires you to answer a research question through a summary
and analysis of a peer-reviewed article; and application of sociological concepts,
theories, social issues or trends supported by an article from the popular media.
The organization of these points therefore must therefore tie all sections together
focused on answering the research question. For each of the sections, it is
important to be clear about the question to which you are responding. Headings
th
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using the assignment questions will enhance your organization. As this is a formal
assignment your language must be formal, clear, and concise.
Summary of Article (about 1 page or 275 words)
Your summary should begin with an introduction. Consider what question(s) or
issues the author is attempting to address; or what previous research prompted the
authors to conduct their study? In other words, what is the purpose of this article?
Then summarize in your own words what the author is saying by briefly stating
his/her main points. This may involve going beyond the stated facts and seeing the
whole picture or thesis. For example, Durkheim’s study on suicide is not just about
comparing suicide rates between Catholics and Protestants, but it is on how one’s
social context influences individual behavior.
Critical Analysis of Article (about 1 page or 275 words)
The analysis of your article through the following questions should clearly explain
and support your points. It is not enough to simply say your article is scientific and
objective; explain your reasoning through demonstrating your understanding of
sociology research concepts.
Evidence: Analyzing an article involves looking at the nature of the evidence.
Evidence can be scientific or non-scientific. Non-scientific evidence may be based
upon opinion, anecdotal examples, or logical reasoning. Scientific evidence is
empirically based using one of the four main research methods, including
experiments, surveys, content analysis, or field research. If you use a researchbased article clearly state the nature of the evidence and the nature of the study (if
applicable). Keep in mind that not all articles are research based. Some may be
based upon opinion or anecdotal evidence. Be sure to clearly describe the nature of
the evidence.
Point of view: All social scientists (and all people) have a point of view or bias. A
point of view may be reflective of one’s culture, gender, social class, or
race/ethnicity. It may be openly stated or hidden and relevant or irrelevant to what
the author is saying. One’s point of view may reflect a theoretical approach. For
example, does the author’s perspective reflect a social conflict, structural functional,
symbolic interaction, or feminist theoretical perspective? Sometimes the sponsoring
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organization or journal itself reflects a particular point of view. Be clear that in this
context, point of view does not mean the author’s hypothesis or thesis.
Strengths and weaknesses of the article: Consider the research methodology
used and its inherent strengths and weaknesses. Is there any real evidence or does
the evidence presented adequately support the author’s conclusions? Consider the
author’s assumptions, is it reasonable? Consider the author’s bias, point of view, or
theoretical perspective; is it fair and reasonably objective; does it adequately explain
the research question? Be sure to clearly describe both the strengths and weakness
of your article. Does the article succeed in achieving its overall purpose?
Do you agree or disagree with the author? Why or why not? Here is your
chance to give your point of view on this research question. Be sure to clearly
describe your point of view and your reasons for that position.
Sociological Concepts/Theory and Social Issues/Trends (about 1 page or 275
words)
You are expected to demonstrate your understanding of the broader issues
represented by your research question and article. Broader issues include sociology
concepts and theories discussed in the text and throughout the course; social
trends and current events within Canada or the global community that apply to your
topic. Once you have decided which sociological theory(s) best apply to your
research question, make sure you clearly explain and apply the concepts and
theories to your article and research question.
In examining the current social issues and trends that relate to your research
question, find out what is going on at local, provincial, national or international levels
to see which best applies to your issue. Examples of news sources through the
popular press include: Lethbridge Herald, Globe and Mail, CBC News,
Maclean’s Magazine. You may also consider using the internet or College library
news database (Proquest Newspapers or Canadian Newsstand). The links to
these databases are found on Canvas under “Lessons.”
PLEASE NOTE:
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Here are the following ways to RECEIVE a ZERO for your Assignment:
Not submitting your assignment in on time
Not including a reference page
Not using in-text citations
Receiving > 25% match on Turnitin.com
Over using direct quotes
Paraphrasing too closely (e.g. patch writing)
Plagiarizing
Not using a peer reviewed academic journal article (as indicated in the
assignment guidelines, must be published in the last 10 years and a minimum of
3 pages in length).
Submitting a formal research paper (not fulfilling the assignment guidelines)
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