Part 2: You will write a critical review that synthesizes your reactions to the two articles. Your paper must be APA style (e.g., title page, no abstract, double-spaced, reference page). The paper sho
Appendix C: Information Sheet for Part 1 of Research Writing Assignment/Alternative 2
Name: ted hurst___________________________________
Instructor: ________________________________
Please complete the chart below. If you cannot answer every question, then you might need to find a different article. An empirical article should have an experiment conducted (including research questions/hypotheses, a study sample, and measures used). You can access journals through your GSU account at https://library.gsu.edu/ The GSU librarians are also happy to help you find articles that fit the requirements.
| Article one | Article two | |
| Article Title (1 point each) | The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Anxiety Levels in College Students | The Effectiveness of Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Reducing Academic Stress Among University Students |
| Author(s) (1 point each) | ||
| Year Published (1 point each) | 2025 | 2025 |
| Journal Name (1 point each) | Journal of Counseling Psychology (APA Style) | Journal of College Counseling (ACA Style) |
| APA Citation (1 point each) | No | No |
| Research Questions/Hypotheses (if more than one, use bullet points) (1 point each) | Does a mindfulness-based intervention reduce anxiety levels in college students compared to control? | Does online CBT reduce perceived academic stress in university students compared to control? |
| Description of Sample/Participants (1 point each) | 60 undergraduate students (ages 18–24), randomly assigned to MBI or control group | 80 undergraduate students (ages 18–25), randomly assigned to CBT or control group |
| Measures (e.g. tests, surveys, interview forms, etc.; if more than one, use bullet points) (1 point each) | Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale | Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) |
| Limitations of Experiment (use bullet points) (1 point each) | 1. Small sample 2. Self-selection bias 3. No long-term follow-up 4. Unverified fidelity 5. Self-report measures | 1. No follow-up 2. Adherence varied 3. No qualitative data 4. Short duration 5. Not generalizable to severe cases |
| How do these two articles relate to one another? (7 points total) | These two articles are based on the non-pharmacology treatment measures to alleviate emotional distress among college students (mindfulness and online CBT). They serve roughly the same population groups and center on enhancing mental health by means of conveniently built procedures. | |
Total: 25 points
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