Write a 5-page assessment in which you compare and contrast the research methodologies and results of at least two different studies on motivation and performance associated with a specific emotion.
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Assessment Instructions
Write a paper comparing and contrasting the research methodologies and results of at least two different studies on motivation and performance associated with a specific emotion.
Preparation
This assessment requires you to identify a topic to research and then to examine the results and methods of two studies on the selected topic. The topic must be an emotion and its effect on goal-directed motivation.
An important skill in conducting research is to narrow the focus of your topic to keep the content manageable and to facilitate finding supportive evidence. To identify a topic:
After you identify a topic select two studies to use as the focus for your paper.
Instructions
For this assessment write a paper in which you complete the following:
Additional Requirements
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
Emotions and Goal-Directed Motivation Scoring Guide