After reading and analyzing the article, complete the following questions. Specifically, what is the purpose of this research? Describe the methodology of the study.  

Critique of Research Article #4 Instructions

CRITIQUE of RESEARCH ARTICLE #4

Objectives:

  • Understand common social science research designs.
  • Understand measurement principles.
  • Understand the purpose of sampling.
  • Critique research findings and effectively communicate research results to others.

 

Select an academic-referred research article in an area that fits your professional and academic knowledge goals – you should now be identifying articles that support your topic for this semester.  This article should be published in the last 2 years. It can be quantitative or qualitative.  

After reading and analyzing the article, complete the following questions.

  1. Specifically, what is the purpose of this research?
  2. Describe the methodology of the study.
  3. What is the “So What?” of this research study? What has been added to the body of academic and/or professional knowledge?
  4. What are the implications for future research from the author? What would you add for future research?
  5. APA reference of the article.

Format for submission:

Typed, 1” margins, 12-point font.  Follow the APA Style Manual for reference guidelines.

Attach a PDF of the full-text article with highlighted answers along with the submission of the critique.