Cyberpsychological
Description
A critique of a media article about a cyberpsychological topic, which must be supported by reference to relevant academic theory and literature, from the field of cyberpsychology and beyond. You should write in formal, academic language, as you would in a traditional academic essay.
Include: -An introductory paragraph explaining what the article is about and what research study or studies, if any, it is based on. -Careful, in-depth discussion of the accuracy of the points in the article.
oBacked up by reference to relevant academic research and theory.-Critical evaluation of the research studies and theories you are citing in your critique.-References to other studies relevant to the topic.
-A concluding paragraph summing up how well the media article represents what the scientific research has shown.
-A reference list, in APA format (this does not count towards the word limit)You may also find it useful to consider, in the closing paragraphs your critique: -Possible implications of the media article (are there any likely harms/benefits of the article being published, based on how well it does or does not represent what the academic literature suggests is true?)
-What future research is needed to confirm or refute possibly unsubstantiated claims in the article?
The learning outcomes that you should be aiming to achieve in this work are:
1) Demonstrate knowledge of key cyber-psychological theory.
2) Appraise and apply theory from a range of disciplines to explain human behaviour in the online world.
3) Critically evaluate the role of the Internet in human lives.
4) Present and articulate research findings effectively, concisely and professionally.
