Davis (2008) explains the reasons for a preamble to “state the reasons for having a code, explain who is covered and why, and present a rationale for everyone covered to do as the code requires” (p 52). The general principles section of the code of ethics is to guide psychologists towards the highest ethical … Read more
Are you the member of a professional organization? Discuss the benefits of becoming a member of a professional organization? Explore one to two professional organizations that you would consider joining? Share why you selected each organization.
Review professional peer-reviewed journals and select one where you could hypothetically submit your research if you carried out your study. Briefly explain processes and procedures that need to be followed for publication in the journal you selected. Include the name of the journal and a link to the publication information.
Letters of recommendation are often requested by potential employers. Before you begin to apply for jobs, you will need to be sure you have some individuals who can write letters of recommendation for you. Who would you ask to write a letter of recommendation for you? What information could they provide to a potential employer … Read more
Discuss the importance of adhering to the APA code of ethics in regard to conducting studies and publishing research. Consider the study you are proposing and review the APA code of ethics. What ethical considerations do you need to make to ensure the safety of your participants?
Research studies should include a presentation of limitations or flaws or shortcoming of the study. This transparency allows the data to be interpreted correctly by the reader. However, this transparency also is valuable when proposing future studies. How can research limitations noted in published studies help researcher who are proposing new research studies?
Reply to: When a researcher decides to conduct research, it requires the advantage of the research that has been accumulated in the past. Any research cannot be conducted in isolation without the knowledge of work done on the problems directly or indirectly related to the study proposed by the researcher. A careful review of literature, … Read more
Reply to: Replies to Juan Gallegos Hello, thank you for sharing the information that you found to be most relevant while studying the APA style and the importance behind it’s use. As you alluded to in your post, the APA style provides those within the psychological community with a standardized set of guidelines and a … Read more
Reply to: Hello Deanna, thank you for sharing the information that you found while researching the differences that exist between scholarly journal articles and peer-reviewed articles. As you mentioned, these terms are often used interchangeably, however, this should not be the case. Instead, these terms are used to describe two different types of articles … Read more
Reply to: Scholars or specialists within that specific field write scholarly journals to collaborate with other researchers or professionals in that subject or area. These publications provide concepts and theories, scientific data, and other information, all while keeping readers up to date on advances in that topic or study. Key identifiers are that they … Read more