2nd paper Improving Tinder What predicts attraction Search the interpersonal communication and psychology literature to find some predictors of attractiveness By citing 2 references argue that there is a particular information that could be useful in choosing potential dates Discuss how tinder could be improved by capitalizing on this information Customizing Google Scholar Google scholar provides you with the direct IU links to the sources But you have to customize it first with your IU account http scholar google com Settings Library links Search for IUB and add Mechanics of literature search 1 Determine your topic of interest what are you trying to find 2 Consider your databases academic search engines and go over them in order 3 Identify relevant key terms Think of synonyms alternatives Hint Check key words of the assigned readings for class and other useful articles you find Deciding if an article book is useful Cues Check the source of the article An academic journal How many times it is cited Year of the publication Title of the article Abstract gives you a lot of information whether you need to read the article or not What is a research article How to efficiently read an article Do not have to read the whole article Goal oriented reading What do you need from this article Parts of a social scientific research article 1 Abstract 2 Introduction 3 literature review 4 Methods 5 Results 6 Conclusion discussion Findings results What they found in the study Detailed reporting customs style You will use these as evidence for your argument in the 2nd paper Discussion Contributions to the literature Surprises Contradictions In line with previous findings Confirms a specific theory Broader relevance Limitations in the study Suggestions for future research Read discussions of the important articles you have identified
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