Week 2: Research

I wanted to find a topic that closely related to the career I would like to explore. So earlier in the week I conducted a Google search using the terms "forensic psychology research topics." I came across an article that discussed different topics that forensic psychologists research and deal with on a daily basis. One of those topics was polygraph tests. I remember discussing polygraph exams in my first year of college and thought they were an interesting topic of conversation. One thing I learned from the research I have done this week, is that most psychologists do not back up the validity of polygraph exams. This is an important bit of information towards my topic. Are these tests accurate? When and where can they be used? These are questions I would like to research further and use to help me develop a better understanding of these tests.

Through week two's assignment I was able to learn how to better search for and evaluate sources for validity and credibility. Not only can this task seem daunting, but it also consists of quite a few steps and a lot of questions. The CRAAP method posted withing week two was a very helpful tool. I think many students do not take this step in their research very seriously. It is extremely important to have valid resources. If your sources are not credible that in turn affects your own credibility.