Empirical Article Summary Instructions
Topic: How early life stress alters gene expression related to brain development (Nature vs. Nurture)
AI USE POLICY (READ CAREFULLY)
- No AI tools are tolerated for this assignment
- This includes (but is not limited to):
- ChatGPT or other AI writing tools
- AI paraphrasing or summarizing tools
- AI grammar or rewriting software
- All writing must be your own
- Use of AI may result in academic penalties according to course policy
1. Find an Empirical Article
Choose ONE empirical (original research) article that:
- Examines early life stress (e.g., childhood trauma, neglect, adversity)
- Investigates gene expression, epigenetics, or brain development
- Includes the following sections:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
Review articles are NOT allowed.
2. Formatting Requirements
Your paper must be:
- 12 pages
- Double-spaced
- Times New Roman
- 12-point font
- APA format
- Include a title page
- No subheadings required in the body
3. Organization & Content
Title Page (APA) 5 pts
- Paper title
- Your name
- Course name
- Instructor
- Date
Abstract (12 sentences)
Briefly describe:
- What the study examined
- The connection between early life stress and gene expression/brain development
Introduction 5 pts
In one paragraph, explain:
- What did the researchers study?
- Why is this topic important or interesting?
- What was the hypothesis or purpose of the study?
Methods 5 pts
In one paragraph, describe:
- Participants (age group, sample type)
- How early life stress was measured
- How gene expression or brain development was assessed
- Key outcome measures
Results 5 pts
In one paragraph, state:
- The main findings of the study
- Whether early life stress affected gene expression or brain development
- Report results without interpretation
Discussion 5 pts
In one paragraph:
- How did the authors interpret their findings?
- What do the results suggest about nature vs. nurture?
- Your opinion: What do you think about the findings and why?
Reference 5 pts
- Include ONE reference only
- Must be in APA format
- On a separate References page
Final Submission Checklist
- Empirical article (not a review)
- All required sections addressed
- Personal opinion included in Discussion
- APA title page and reference
- Meets length and formatting requirements
- No AI tools used
Requirements:
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