Research Article Critique Assignment

Article Link : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0887618517304991 

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I. Summary of the Study

A. State the core question of the research study in your own words.

B. Describe the purposes for which the research was pursued.

C. State the setting in which the research study took place.

D. Present the methods of inquiry used, including a discussion of the adequacy of the measures and data collected.

E. Clearly describe the studys results in your own words.

F. Present the conclusions made by the researchers.

II. Critique of the Study

A. Elaborate upon the importance of study.

B. Analyze and discuss the strengths and limitations of the studys methods (not simply the strengths and limitations identified by the authors), with clear justification and examples when appropriate.

C. Clearly discuss the studys external validity (i.e., ability to generalize in terms of settings, participants, and procedures).

D. Clearly evaluate the studys claims.

E. Cite more than one other study and make sure the connection to this study is clear.

F. Provide an elaborated and sophisticated assessment of what you gained from study. Consider: How relevant is this study to your area of research? What did you learn from this study that contributes to your understanding of the issue? How do your own experiences relate to the findings of this study? Does it correspond to your expectations or experiences?

III. Writing Considerations

A. References follow APA format exactly

B. Grammar, syntax, spelling, and paper organization are excellent