Prior to beginning work on this journal, please read Chapters 1 through 4 of you

Prior to beginning work on this journal, please read Chapters 1 through 4 of your textbook. For this journal you will apply the first step of the scientific method by identifying a research topic and explaining its importance in the field of psychology. Choose a topic of interest to you in psychology that is relevant to your current or future career.

The journal assignment should be one to two double-spaced pages in length. If any sources are used, they must be documented with citations and references in APA Style.

Textbook: Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2023). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (6th ed.). SAGE.

  • Chapter 1: The Selection of a Research Approach
  • Chapter 2: Review of the Literature
  • Chapter 3: The Use of Theory
  • Chapter 4: Writing Strategies and Ethical Considerations