It is often difficult to separate fact from fiction with an abundance of information (and misinformation) on the COVID-19 vaccines. For this essay assignment, youre going to evaluate a research study related to vaccines. Visit the Public Library of Science (PLOS One) website:
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/browse/psychology (a peer-reviewed journal that freely publishes research articles with open licenses). Once you get to the PLOS site, you can search for a study using the terms “COVID vaccine” (see the small magnifying glass in the top right corner). Choose carefully! Some studies are much more difficult to read and understand than others. If you search carefully, you can find one that is easy to read and summarize. Once youve found your study, in your essay:
1. Provide the link to the study you chose.
2. Provide the title of the study and who conducted the research. If more than three authors/researchers were involved, you can list the first three.
3. In your own words, write a summary of the article paying close attention to the method and results of the study. In other words, how was the study conducted, and what were the findings?
4. Finally, provide a brief reflection of your thoughts regarding the article. Your reflection might include: Were you surprised at the results? What was your overall opinion? Did you like it? Dislike it?
Hint: If you look towards the end of the study, you’ll usually find a discussion section that will help in your reflection and summary.
Your article summary should be no less than 200 words.
