Instruction
The basis of this assignment will be to write 10 abstracts on psychological information and studies from major psychological journals. These abstracts need to be centered on Autism Spectrum (Autism, Asperger, ADD) in relation to psychological issues. You may not use a journal of reference more than two times. These abstracts are to be typed or word processed in Font 12
here is the example of outline and abstract example
the outline gives what it needs to be included and abstract example shows how the professor wants it:
Abstract
(each abstract should look like this)
Giancola, P. R. & Mezzich, A. C. (2003). Executive functioning, temperament, and drug use involvement in adolescent females with a substance use disorder. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 44:6 (pp. 857 866).
Background: This should cover a couple of sentences describing information up to the study. Method: These couple of sentences will describe the method of measurement of the study. Describe the participants, tools of measurement, and any other needed information involving the methodology. Results: These couple of sentences will state what the results of the measurements were; including statistical significance levels. Use the terminology of the methodology to maintain clarity. Conclusion: These couple of sentences will describe what the conclusions of the researchers were in response to the results of the study and the implications.
Abstract Outline
Background: This should cover a couple of sentences describing the study.
Method: These couple of sentences will describe the method of measurement of the study. Describe the participants, tools of measurement, and any other needed information involving the methodology.
Results: These couple of sentences will state what the results of the measurements were. Use the terminology of the methodology to maintain clarity.
Conclusion: These couple of sentences will describe what the conclusions of the researchers were in response to the results of the study.