Literature Review

In PSY-452: Experimental Psychology in Topic 8 you completed the Research Report assignment. In this course you will revise components from the PSY-452 assignment and use those revised components to create a research proposal at the end of this course. You should treat this assignment as a potential portfolio piece or writing sample for future grad school applications or job interview.

In 1,250-1,500 words, revise the literature review from the PSY-452 Research Report.

Using the peer-reviewed journal articles included on your Title and Reference Page assignment submitted in Topic 2, add additional information to the literature review section. Keep in mind the purpose of this literature review is to provide background information and research that is related to the topic being proposed to study. Within the sections being added/revised, make sure to include the following:

Using information from the Identifying Themes in Literature assignment in Topic 2, create headings and subheadings to organize the research in the literature review section. Avoid using direct quotes. Remember you are not writing article summaries.

Expand the list of resources included in the Topic 2 Title Page and Reference assignment by incorporating updated articles to the literature review section. Cite a minimum of 13-15 peer-reviewed journal articles.