Early Childhood Educational Peer-Reviewed Article Analysis

Early Childhood Education Peer-Reviewed Article Analysis

Locate two academic articles (research studies) from a professional, peer-reviewed journal related to one of the following topics in Early Childhood Education:

* Attachment

* Perception

* Motor Skills

* Cognition

* Language

* Emotions

* Social Skills

These should be research studies in which a researcher is trying to answer a specific question (not your typical informational articles found online). Go to the Writing Center (A-Z list of databases) to find the links for ERIC, EBSCO as well as many other academic research sites.

Write a summary paper addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all questions in each bullet point. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your instructor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for each article. Your essay should be1800 words in length. Cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimal word amount.

1. Summarize both professional, peer-reviewed articles by addressing the following for each study. Repeat this sequence for each article.

 * What question/hypothesis was the researcher trying to answer or investigate?

 * Define the variables (dependent and independent) being studied.

 * Describe the sample-examples are: size of study, gender, socioeconomic status, etc.

 * How did the researcher gather data in the study?

 * What were the results? How do the results affect your understanding of the world?

 *What did you learn about working with infants and toddlers from this study?

2.Compare and contrast both studies and explain the similarities and differences in detail.

Assignment Expectations

Length: 1800 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count toward the minimum word count for this assignment.

References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources to support your claims.