Assignment one
Review Chapter 2 in your course text, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences. Focus on the guidelines for conducting an effective literature search.
Think about how to search and locate research articles applicable to forensic psychology.
Select a single topic that exemplifies the application of psychological research in forensic psychology.
Research this topic and review three news articles you found related to the application of research in forensic psychology.
Think about any possible flaws in the articles and why you believe they are flaws.
The assignment (2–3 pages):
Briefly describe three news articles you selected (past or current) on a single topic in forensic psychology that you find most interesting.
Briefly explain the search terms (keywords) you used.
Describe any flaws you discovered in the articles.
Then, explain your reasons for identifying the flaws you discovered.
Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list only for those resources not included in the Learning Resources for this course.
