Students are required to write a three-page review paper (not including cover page and
references) on a peer-reviewed journal article related to motor behavior. The study must use
human participants, examine an intervention, and have results. Literature reviews or application-
based articles should not be used. If it is not an original motor behavior study, you will receive a
0 on your review and presentation. The written assignment should be typed, double-spaced,
and formatted according to APA guidelines (7th edition). Please follow the evaluation rubric on
page 3 closely.
Evaluation
Section 1 – Summary Paragraph (i.e., Intro) – 3 points
- Concisely introduces the article and presents the background, purpose, and hypothesis of the study
– Cites the name of the article, journal, and the name(s) of the author(s) (1)
– Briefly explains the background of the article and why you selected the article (1)
– Clearly states the study’s purpose and hypothesis (1)
Section 2 – Methodology – 2 points
- The methodology should be described in detail (e.g., participants, materials, intervention procedure, data collection methods, study design, etc.) (2)
Section 3 –Results; Limitations – 2 points
- Clearly explains the meaning of the results of the study. Students should explain the findings in their own words; do not copy directly from the article (1)
- Identifies limitations of study (1)
Section 4 – Significance and Impact of the Research – 4 points
- Describes how this study relates to course material and uses specific examples, citing the specific class(es) (2)
- Describes how this study has clinical and/or practical relevance (1)
- Identifies the area in which further research is necessary and states personal overall impression of the article (1)
Section 5 – Organization, Presentation, and Writing – 4 points
- Organization and Presentation (2)
– Structure of the paper is clear (use headings/subheadings formatted to APA guidelines!)
– Paragraphs are coherent and transition from one idea to the next is logical
– Consistent APA formatting and presentation throughout
- Writing (2)
– Ability to write fluently; there should be congruency between the sections and use of
transitional sentences
– Ability to write in a formal, academic style (i.e., no conversational language used)
– Correct grammar, punctuation, tense (past), syntax, and spelling throughout
– Ability to write concisely with appropriate weight to each section. Three maximum pages
of text + cover and reference page; Section 1: ~½ page; Section 2: ~1 page; Section 3:
~½ page; Section 4: ~1 page; these suggestions may vary slightly depending on the
article chosen
– The assignment must be typed (12 pt. font) and double-spaced. Please utilize available
resources, if needed (e.g., online resources, CPP Writing Center, instructor(s),
classmates, etc.)
- Class lecture can be included in reference list as: “Lemez, S. (2023). [insert lecture name]. KIN 3620: Motor Behavior, Cal Poly Pomona, [insert date of lecture].”
The article I selected is:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1612197X.2020.1717579
– title of the order is the title of the article.
I also added two lecture powerpoints with the dates on there for info to be related back in the paper. Want to mention Newell’s model of constraints somewhere in the paper. The page limit is a strict no more than 3 pages or else lose points.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions!