What was the “take-home” message (main point) from the actual research article (primary source) referenced in the news report (not what the news report said, but from the research article)? What was the take-home message of the news article/report? Why do you think this research is "newsworthy"? Now that you have read the primary source research article on which the news report is based, would you have drawn the same conclusions about the research reported in the news? Why or why not?  List both the news report and the primary source (research article) as APA reference citations (

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n order to better understand how research is reported to larger audiences, you will critique how research gets into the news. Find a news report describing some research in psychology, then find the research article that is discussed or included as part of the news report. You will read both and answer the component questions. This is to help in your understanding of how research is reported in the media and your critical thinking skills. Answer the following component questions:

  1. What was the “take-home” message (main point) from the actual research article (primary source) referenced in the news report (not what the news report said, but from the research article)?
  2. What was the take-home message of the news article/report?
  3. Why do you think this research is "newsworthy"?
  4. Now that you have read the primary source research article on which the news report is based, would you have drawn the same conclusions about the research reported in the news? Why or why not? 
  5. List both the news report and the primary source (research article) as APA reference citations (e.g., White, P. H., Kjelgaard, M. M., & Harkins, S. G. (1995). Testing the contribution of self-evaluation to goal-setting. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology69, 69-79.)  (look at the Purdue OWL website for tips on APA references). If possible, please also attach the articles. 
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Psychology analyzes the mind and behavior. Toward the same, psychologists conduct research to uncover and understand different psychological phenomena. These research studies are presented in news reports so as to reach wider audiences. They are helpful in informing the readers regarding the different ways in which several psychological phenomena can affect them, and how they can improve their overall well-being. 

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