The purpose of this assignment is to explore and critically analyze a current research article as it
relates to the topic of social media and social comparison.
The article must be:
From a peer-reviewed journal.
Empirical (it describes a specific study and will include the following sections: Abstract,
Review of Literature, Methods, Results, Discussion).
The article must have a publication date within the last 5 years.
INSTRUCTIONS
The Social Comparison and Social Media Article Review Assignment will examine one
article that describes an experiment conducted to gain an understanding of the connection
between social comparison and social media.
To accomplish this find a full-text article in the Jerry Falwell Library (the link to the library is
located in the Social Comparison and Social Media Article Review Resource section).
Download a PDF copy of the article, and answer the questions using the Social Comparison
and Social Media Article Review Worksheet Template provided.
Do not include direct quotes from the article; instead, rewrite the information in your own words.
STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:
Use APA current edition undergraduate guidelines. (Include a title page, section
headings, and appropriate citations). APA Format Quick Guide is located in the Social
Comparison and Social Media Article Review Resource section.
Note that a reference page is required as you are expected to cite the article, our textbook,
and the Bible within your paper.
Do not include direct quotes. Instead, paraphrase appropriately.
Turnitin will be used for this assignment.
Correct spelling/grammar is required.
Please refer to the grading rubric for additional guidance.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.