In this assignment, you have the opportunity to critically analyse research and

In this assignment, you have the opportunity to critically analyse research and theory in a particular area of Music Psychology that is interesting to you. You are required to review three research studies, describing the research method used and the findings. You should then critically appraise the approach taken by the authors by considering why they used a particular method.
Using the first person is acceptable in this assignment when discussing your analysis of the articles
The assignment should be structured as follows:
Introduction – Describe who you have identified as the research experts in this field by including approximately 3- 5 references to their articles/chapters and explain what they contributed in that field. (approx. 400 words)
Rationale – Describe how the literature is used in each study to make an argument for the importance of the research. Provide a commentary on how similar or different the selection of literature is and any apparent biases (approx. 500 words)
Methods – Compare the research methods used by the investigators in three studies and reflect on the similarities and differences in their research questions, research design, approach to data collection and analysis (approx. 500 words)
Findings – Consider the similarities and differences in the findings of the three studies and whether they contradict or affirm one another. Reflect on the ways researchers interpret the findings and which findings are highlighted or minimized in the discussion (approx. 500 words)
Conclusion – Reflect on the strengths and limitations of the three chosen studies and make suggestions for future research (approx. 450 words)
References – Include your page of references, listing all of the literature you have cited in the assignment. You can use any referencing style as long as you are consistent. The preferred referencing style in Music Psychology is APA (currently APA7).
This should be no more than 2300 words.