Research Article Exploration Instructions

Research Article Exploration Instructions

The purpose of this assignment is to increase your knowledge of development during infancy and to help you learn to use scholarly research effectively. You will: 1) locate and download one scholarly article from the list provided at the end of this document; 2) explore the content, identifying pertinent information; and 3) write a clear and concise description of and reflection of your experience. In addition, you will also gain experience in using a new software program (Adobe Reader).

Assignment Instructions:

1. Select 1 article from the list provided below (page 2 of this document).

2. Download a PDF copy of the article from the Jerry Falwell Library.

If you do not have the free Adobe PDF Reader installed on your computer, please download it from here https://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/. If you need assistance with the download or installation, contact the IT HelpDesk at 866-447-2869.

3. Read the article, identifying the following information by highlighting the text and labeling it with a comment bubble (see the sample article provided in the Assignment Instructions folder). Please identify only one item for each of the following:

a. Journal information (name, date, volume/issue, page range).

b. Title

c. Author name and credentials.

d. Purpose statement.

e. Hypothesis.

f. Significant term.

g. Conclusion: what significant information was gained from this research?

h. Limitation(s).

i. Strength(s).

j. References

4. Write a brief reaction essay.

In 250–400 words:

a) Briefly summarize the main points of your article (what did you learn about development during infancy?). Be sure to cite any information you include, and provide a reference entry at the end of your essay.

b) Describe what you learned about how the scientific study of human development is conducted.

c) Identify the skills or abilities involved in this assignment that will help you in further uses of scholarly resources.

d) Include an APA-formatted title page and reference page.

5. Submit two separate documents for this assignment:

a. Upload the PDF of your chosen article with comments and highlighting as noted above. If you have never done this before, please see this helpful tutorial: https://watch.liberty.edu/media/t/1_4ku49tm3

b. Upload your reaction essay by attaching a separate MS Word document.

How to access an article:

Option #1

Hover over the “JFL Link” until a small hand appears, then click while holding down the CTRL key on your keyboard.

Option #2