The purpose of this assignment is for you to show your understanding of peer-reviewed empirical articles through: 1) reviewing original research; 2) evaluating claims, methods, and conclusions; and 3) communicating your analysis in a way that translates scientific information into common terms for a general audience. In writing an article review, you gain skills in summarizing key points and findings, interpreting results, evaluating the validity of the methods used and results reported, and communicating information to an audience in ways they understand.

Introduction

• What is the purpose of the research? (Address specifics regarding the overall purpose of the research in question.)
• What hypothesis is tested? (Provide a clear statement of the researchers’ prediction.)

Methods

• How did the researchers investigate their research question? (Provide details regarding the population sampled, and the study methodology).

Results and Discussion

• What are the pertinent results of the manipulation? (What were the findings and conclusions drawn?)

Personal Statement

• What is your opinion of the study conducted? Should it be repeated? What could be improved?
• What is your overall impression of the work? What are the implications of the study for the practice of counseling psychology?