Write a research topic or question and construct a formal literature review investigating recent peer reviewed research.
Research on the cognitive, physiological, neurophysiological
and overall well-being connected with meditation has bloomed in the past few
years. Choose a research topic or question and construct a formal literature
review investigating recent peer reviewed research. The specific topic area is
your choice. Some possible topics are: pain, athletic performance,
neurophysiology, anxiety, depression, attention, happiness. Be sure to
integrate a critical analysis of the methods, results, discussion, and
conclusions of the research articles you include in your review. APA style
referencing is required.
The objectives of this assignment are as follows: ●
demonstrate your ability to write a research paper at a fourth-year level ●
expand your understanding of one specific area of meditation research, based on
valid scientific sources ● synthesize the body of research you reviewed, giving
the reader a clear understanding of the state of research in the field, the
strengths and weaknesses of the research, and some consideration of future
directions for study
Grading Criteria
Grading of this assignment is done in a holistic manner,
meaning that consideration is given to the document as a whole when assigning a
percentage grade. No one specific element is therefore given a maximum grading
allotment. Quality of content, understanding of material and articulation of
written thought will be evaluated for completeness, coherence and sophistication.
Documents are expected to follow the format and referencing style prescribed.
Deviation from prescribed format will result in a lower grade despite quality
of writing and content.
Research Overview & Critical Analysis ● Thesis or
research question clearly stated. ● Introduction paragraph clearly describes
the relevance of meditation to your chosen topic that include the citation of
background articles (these may be epidemiological or technical in nature; i.e.
a study on the prevalence of depression, or a clinical tool that assesses
perceived pain), and introduces the core themes that have arisen given your
topic. ● Choose at least 4 Peer Reviewed Articles that are directly connected
to your research topic. The text of your document should flow smoothly as much
as possible. You may use your papers from first assignment OR choose new
ones. ● The body of your paper focuses on the core themes that have
surfaced based on the findings of your chosen articles. Organize this section
based on these themes that seem to be the main observations as the current
state of the evidence for your topic. The different themes may include
common/contrasting outcomes, methodology, strengths & limitations, and
implications. ● Your conclusion section should effectively summarize the
overall findings and include intelligently reasoned recommendations for future
research.
Essay Basics ● Clear and concise writing, with
grammar, spelling & sentence structure appropriate for a fourth-year
university student. ● Articulation of thoughts and concepts done with precision
and sophistication. ● Report follows a logical structure – seek help with
editing if you need it, get working early so you have time to review.
Presentation ● Cover page (see sample cover page) ● 1 inch margins ● No
additional spaces between paragraphs ● Paragraphs indented ● Size 12 Times New
Roman font, double-spaced ● Header and page number to appear on each page of
document
Originality ● References – APA style (Poor,
incomplete or missing bibliography will result in lower grades, despite writing
style) ● Don’t plagiarize. ● Paper to be handed in (turnitin) by due date
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