Sample Solution
I can't access your specific Learning Resources or Walden Library databases, but I can help you with the framework for your post by outlining how to find and review two scholarly articles on a forensic psychology topic of your choice.
Steps:
- Choose a Forensic Psychology Topic: Select a topic that interests you within forensic psychology. Here are some examples:
- Eyewitness Memory and Misidentification
- Risk Assessment of Violent Offenders
- Psychopathy and Criminal Behavior
- Effectiveness of Treatment Programs for Sex Offenders
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Search Scholarly Databases: Access the Walden Library databases like PsycInfo, ScienceDirect, or Taylor & Francis. These databases provide access to peer-reviewed academic journals.
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Find Relevant Articles: Use keywords related to your chosen topic. For instance, if you pick "Eyewitness Memory and Misidentification," your search terms might be "eyewitness memory," "misidentification," "forensic psychology." Limit your search to peer-reviewed articles and recent publications (e.g., past five years).
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Select Two Articles: Choose two articles that seem relevant to your topic based on the title and abstract. The abstract summarizes the article's main points.
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Review and Analyze Articles: For each article, consider the following aspects:
- Authors and Affiliations: Are the authors credible researchers in the field?
- Research Question/Hypothesis: What is the central question the study addresses?
- Methodology: How did the researchers conduct the study (e.g., experiment, survey)? Was the methodology sound?
- Major Findings: What were the key results of the study?
- Conclusions: What did the researchers find based on their results?
- Limitations: Were there any limitations to the study that could affect the generalizability of the findings?
Full Answer Section
Post Structure:
Once you've reviewed the articles, here's how to structure your post:
- Article 1 - Brief Review:
- Briefly summarize the research question, methodology, and major findings of the first article.
- Include the relevant citation (APA style) and ideally a link (if the library provides access).
- Article 2 - Brief Review:
- Repeat the process for the second article.
- Comparison of Findings:
- Discuss the similarities and differences between the findings of the two articles.
- Consider aspects like:
- Do the studies support or contradict each other?
- Are there any methodological differences that might explain variations in findings?
- Use evidence from the articles to support your points.
Remember:
- Avoid using Wikipedia or WebMD as sources.
- Focus on scholarly evidence and proper APA citations.
By following these steps, you can effectively review and compare two forensic psychology articles for your class discussion.