Overview
Write a 4–6 page summary of your literature search and experience working with a team.
Preparation
Step 1: If you haven’t yet, choose a topic from the following:
Racial disparities.
Step 2:
Review the resources you and your team found. From those resources,
choose the ones you want to use for this assignment. Make sure that you
have the following:
One credible source of demographic statistical information or social opinion research related to your topic.
10 peer-reviewed journal articles.
At least 3 of the articles should come from psychology journals.
In addition to psychology journals, you can also use peer-reviewed journal articles from other disciplines.
Instructions
This is an individual assignment. You may use the resources found by
the team, but the paper itself should be your own unique work.
For your assignment, complete the following:
Part I: Annotated Bibliography (3–4 pages).
Write an introduction to the topic, which includes
demographic data and social opinion statistics. Evaluate the social
significance of your topic.
Describe the search strategy you used to find and select your sources.
Write a one paragraph summary of each of your 10 peer-reviewed journal articles related to your topic.
Part II: Reflection (1–2 pages).
Describe how you used your knowledge of psychology to build or enhance your relationship with your teammates.
Assess your strengths and weaknesses as a team member.
Identify a plan for completing the Capstone project (the assignments in Weeks 5 and 7).
Submission Requirements
Written communication: Written communication is professional with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Resources: Use 11 sources—10 peer-reviewed journal articles and one credible source of demographic or social opinion statistics.
APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
Refer to Academic Writer
Links to an external site. for guidance in using proper Evidence and APA
Links to an external site. style.
Length: 4–6 double spaced typed pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your
proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide
criteria:
Competency 1: Analyze psychological theory and concepts in relationship to individual, organizational, and social issues.
Evaluate the social significance of your topic.
Competency 2: Apply critical thinking, scientific analysis, and innovative thinking to problems in the field of psychology.
Demonstrate psychology information literacy skills through a search strategy and selection of sources.
Summarize peer-reviewed journal articles.
Competency 3: Apply cultural competencies and ethical principles to problems, decisions, and behaviors.
Apply psychological knowledge to enhance relationships with teammates.
Competency 4: Apply psychology-specific content to effective
self-reflection, project-management skills, teamwork skills, and career
preparation.
Apply psychological knowledge to enhance personal teamwork skills.
Competency 5: Communicate effectively with diverse recipients in
a manner consistent with expectations for psychology professionals.
Use APA style formatting for citations and reference list with only minor errors.
Address assignment purpose in a well-organized text,
incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound
sentences.
Group Resourses:
Slopen, N., Shonkoff, J. P., Albert, M. A., Yoshikawa, H.,
Jacobs, A., Stoltz, R., & Williams, D. R. (2016). Racial disparities
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Burgess, D. J., Fu, S. S., & Van Ryn, M. (2004). Why do providers contribute to disparities and what can be done about it? Journal of General Internal Medicine : JGIM, 19(11), 1154-1159. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1497.2004.30227.x
Zhang, Z., Hayward, M. D., & Yu, Y. (2016). Life course pathways to
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Williams, D. R., & Mohammed, S. A. (2009). Discrimination and racial disparities in health: evidence and needed research. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 32(1), 20-47. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-008-9185-0
Yearby, R. (2018). Racial Disparities in Health Status and Access to
Healthcare: The Continuation of Inequality in the United States Due to
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Kochhar, R., & Fry, R. (2014). Wealth inequality has widened along racial, ethnic lines since end of Great Recession. Pew Research Center, 12(104), 121-145. https://www.tripoetry.com/BEING-BLACK/FACTS/Wealth%20inequality%20has%20widened%20along%20racial,%20ethnic%20lines%20since%20end%20of%20Great%20Recession%20%7C%20Pew%20Research%20Center.pdf
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state of racial disparities in mental health services among youth
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