Group Research Assignment
This group research project focuses on biopsychology. During week two, students will be
assigned to a small group (maximum of three students). They will choose from a list of preselected topics related to course objectives, with a focus on biopsychological components. Each
group member must collaborate and research the topic, including a literature review, discussing
the relationship between the topic and the literature, identifying gaps or unanswered questions,
introducing the major points, and discussing its relevance to real-world situations.
A sample outline has been provided below. This research assignment must follow APA
formatting. It should be submitted as a written report of three to five pages, excluding the title
and reference pages. The written report is due two days before the presentation day.
Sample Outline
Title Page
• Title of the Research Assignment
• Group Members (list the names of all group members)
• Institutional Affiliation
• Course Name and Number
• Instructor’s Name
• Submission Date
Introduction
• Background (provide a brief overview of your topics’ relevance to biopsychology)
• Discuss the purpose of this research
• Provide a thesis statement
Literature Review
• Provide an overview of the existing literature used for this research
• Discuss key theories or concepts discussed in the literature reviewed
• Summarize the findings of all relevant studies used
• Identify any gap or unanswered questions in the literature
• Discuss the link between the literature review and this research topic
Main Body
• Major Point 1 (should be a clear claim that relates to the central argument of your paper)
o Minor Point 1 (subtopics within your major point)
o Minor Point 2 (subtopics within your major point)
o Cite relevant sources
• Major Point 2
o Minor Point 1
o Minor Point 2
o Cite relevant sources
Page 2 of 3
• Major Point 3
o Minor Point 1
o Minor Point 2
Conclusion
• Restatement of the thesis
• Summary of major points presented
• Discuss how the information reviewed has advanced the understanding of the topic
• Discuss the application of findings to real-world situations
References
• Citation of all sources used in the research (APA style
