Select a popular media source like a video or a website that covers a topic from the Cognitive Psychology text. Summarize the content of the source and Identify at least three peer-reviewed journal articles on the topic covered in the source.

Use the Popular Versus Scholarly Sources Worksheet [DOCX] to complete this assessment.
Select a popular media source like a video or a website that covers a topic from the Cognitive
Psychology text.
Provide a link to the source.
Summarize the content of the source using bullet points or a 4-6 sentence paragraph.
Identify at least three peer-reviewed journal articles on the topic covered in the source.
Compare and contrast information provided in the source with the three articles by answering the
following questions:
What information provided by the popular source is supported by research or information provided in
the articles?
What, if any, information in the articles conflicts with the popular source?
Do you consider the media source you selected to be valid? Why or why not?
What questions do you have about the topic based on your analysis?
Discuss how the topic you reviewed can be applied to the real world. Feel free to include a personal
example.
Important: Prior to submission, conduct a self-evaluation of this assessment using the scoring guide
and identifying the proficiency level for each criterion. Submit your assessment and the selfevaluation
(as a separate attachment). See below for more instructions.
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall
message.
Resources: Use your course resources and at least three peer-reviewed and scholarly resources (no
more than five years old