Empirical Article Nature Vs. Nurture Summary

Empirical Article Summary Instructions

Topic: How early life stress alters gene expression related to brain development (Nature vs. Nurture)

AI USE POLICY (READ CAREFULLY)

No AI tools are tolerated for this assignment
This includes (but is not limited to):
- ChatGPT or other AI writing tools
- AI paraphrasing or summarizing tools
- AI grammar or rewriting software
All writing must be your own
Use of AI may result in academic penalties according to course policy

1. Find an Empirical Article

Choose ONE empirical (original research) article that:

Examines early life stress (e.g., childhood trauma, neglect, adversity)
Investigates gene expression, epigenetics, or brain development
Includes the following sections:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion

Review articles are NOT allowed.

2. Formatting Requirements

Your paper must be:

12 pages
Double-spaced
Times New Roman
12-point font
APA format
Include a title page
No subheadings required in the body

3. Organization & Content

Title Page (APA) 5 pts

Paper title
Your name
Course name
Instructor
Date

Abstract (12 sentences)

Briefly describe:

What the study examined
The connection between early life stress and gene expression/brain development

Introduction 5 pts

In one paragraph, explain:

What did the researchers study?
Why is this topic important or interesting?
What was the hypothesis or purpose of the study?

Methods 5 pts

In one paragraph, describe:

Participants (age group, sample type)
How early life stress was measured
How gene expression or brain development was assessed
Key outcome measures

Results 5 pts

In one paragraph, state:

The main findings of the study
Whether early life stress affected gene expression or brain development
Report results without interpretation

Discussion 5 pts

In one paragraph:

How did the authors interpret their findings?
What do the results suggest about nature vs. nurture?
Your opinion: What do you think about the findings and why?

Reference 5 pts

Include ONE reference only
Must be in APA format
On a separate References page

Final Submission Checklist

Empirical article (not a review)
All required sections addressed
Personal opinion included in Discussion
APA title page and reference
Meets length and formatting requirements
No AI tools used

Requirements:

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