Description

For this assignment, find and analyze popular press coverage of psychological research.

The popular source you choose must include a psychological claim that you can discuss in some detail. You will find examples of psychological claims in advertising, magazines, the newspaper, or the Internet.

This assignment addresses the most fundamental goal of this class—becoming a better consumer of information. Develop your voice and your writing style. Science can be fascinating. There are rules, formatting, and structures that have to be followed, but your writing voice should be clear and distinctive.

Please see the attached document “Journal to Journalism” for the detailed information on this assignment. You will turn in three parts:

1. A copy of the popular source,
2. A copy or PERMALINK of the psychological article you used
3. A 750-1,000-word typed paper that analyzes the journalism article and the original article

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.