· Review the Learning Resources on peer-reviewed research and on APA Style.
· Skim the example peer-reviewed research article, making note of the content and language used, and how it compares to the editorial, blog, and website provided on a similar topic.
WEEK 2 DISCUSSION 1
TO PREPARE:
· Review the Learning Resources on peer-reviewed research and on APA Style.
· Skim the example peer-reviewed research article, making note of the content and language used, and how it compares to the editorial, blog, and website provided on a similar topic.
BY DAY 3
Post a description of peer review and its importance. Specifically, what makes an article peer reviewed? What is the importance of peer review in the research process and in social work practice? Finally, how does the content and language of a peer-reviewed research article compare to other forms of writing?
BY DAY 6
Respond to two colleagues by respectfully agreeing or disagreeing with their description of peer reviewed research or its comparison to other forms of writing. Also address what role APA Style plays in a peer-reviewed research article.
REFERENCES
Peer-Reviewed Research
· Kelly, J., Sadeghieh, T., & Adeli, K. (2014). Peer review in scientific publications: Benefits, critiques, & a survival guide.
EJIFCC, 25(3), 227–243. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4975196/
· Read “What Is Peer Review and What Is Its Purpose?” and “Impact of the Peer Review Process.”
· Walden University Library. (n.d.).
Verify peer review
Links to an external site.
. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/verifypeerreview
Example Peer-Reviewed Research Article:
· Holder, C. L., Perez-Gilbe, H. R., Fajardo, F. J., Garcia, S., & Cyrus, E. (2019).
Disparities of HIV risk and PrEP use among transgender women of color in South FloridaLinks to an external site.
.
Journal of the National Medical Association, 111(6), 625–632. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnma.2019.08.001
Examples of Other Writing on a Similar Topic:
·
Editorial: Reyes, R. A. (2015).
Transgender Latinos fight for equality
Links to an external site.
. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/transgender-latinos-fight-equality-n420316.
·
Blog: UnidosUS. (2014, October 7).
Report sheds light on struggles of Latino transgender community
Links to an external site.
. https://blog.unidosus.org/2014/10/7/report-sheds-light-struggles-latino-transgender-community
·
Website: League of United Latin American Citizens. (n.d.).
Latino transgender discrimination preventionLinks to an external site.
. https://lulac.org/programs/latino_transgender_discrimination_prevention
Searching for and Reading Research Articles
· Walden University Library. (n.d.).
Subject research: Social workLinks to an external site.
. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/subject/socialwork
· Wentworth, H. (2020, June 29).
Reading a research article assigned as courseworkLinks to an external site.
. The Savvy Student. https://waldenacademicskills.wordpress.com/2020/06/29/reading-a-research-article-assigned-as-coursework/
· Document:
Search Worksheet
Download Search Worksheet
(Word document)
MEDIA
· Walden University, LLC. (2021).
APA tutorial
Links to an external site.
[Interactive media]. https://class.waldenu.edu
After completing the tutorial, you may wish to consult the Writing Toolbox in the left navigation of your classroom and the APA manual for additional APA Style resources.
Order an Essay Now & Get These Features For Free:
Turnitin Report
Formatting
Title Page
Citation
Outline
