PSYC 4600 Presenting Research
Overview
In this assignment, you will imagine that you were a co‑author of a published research study and transform that study into an academic poster that could be presented at professional psychology conference. Begin by reviewing the research articles listed below and selecting the one that interests you most. Then identify the most important elements of the article and present them in a clear, visually appealing academic poster.
Preparation
Select one of the following articles:
- Alea Albada, N., & Woods, V. E. (2025). Giving credit where credit is due: An artificial intelligence contribution statement for research methods writing assignments. Teaching of Psychology, 52(3), 279-284. https://doi.org/10.1177/00986283241259750
- Assari, S., Cobb, S., & Bazargan, M. (2025). Unequal burden of loss of a loved one in Non-Hispanic Black and White Californians. Open Journal of Psychology, 5(1), 52-63. https://doi.org/10.31586/ojp.2025.6197
- Mallavarapu, S., Martin, A., & Taglialatela, L. A. (2025). Impact of a virtual laboratory on student learning depends on course modality. Teaching of Psychology, Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00986283251368296
- Yang, X., Lory, C., & Huang, Y. (2025). Effects of a smartphone‐based picture activity schedule on self‐checkout skills of students with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 58(2), 319-328. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.70005
Instructions
- Pretend you are one of the co‑authors of the study you selected from the list above. Your task is to create an academic research poster like those presented at professional psychology conferences. Your poster should be 48 inches wide and 36 inches tall.
- You may use any software you prefer (e.g., PowerPoint, Publisher, Canva). When your poster is complete, save it as a PDF and submit that file.
- You may reuse any graphs or tables from the original article; recreating them is not required. You may include any references cited in the original article. All text must be written in your own words.
Poster Templates
Basic poster templates are provided below as optional starting points.
- Week 9 Assignment: PowerPoint Template [PPTX].
- Week 9 Assignment: Publisher Template [PUB].
Citation Requirement
- Include at least two different references. Visit the Bachelor's in Psychology Library Research Guide for help finding resources in the Capella University Library.
- You can and should use references that appear in the original article.
- Use narrative or parenthetical citations within the poster. These will most likely appear in the background section of the poster where previous research is cited.
- Ensure that all in-text citations correspond to a full reference entry on the References list in correct APA style. This usually appears at the lower right-hand corner of the poster. Use Academic Writer for guidance in citing sources in proper APA style. See the Writing Center for more APA resources specific to your degree level.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:
- Competency 1: Analyze psychological research studies using appropriate research methods terminology.
- Analyze a research study to identify and clearly summarize all key elements, including the introduction, research question, methodology, results, and conclusions.
- Accurately use psychological research methods terminology throughout the poster to describe the selected study.
- Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
- Design the poster in a format consistent with professional academic conference posters, including well‑organized sections, effective use of visuals, and readable layout.
- Demonstrate clear, coherent, and scholarly writing appropriate for an academic audience.
- Apply correct APA style for all required in‑text citations and references, meeting or exceeding the minimum reference requirements.