CRITIQUE: NO SOURCE NECESSARY
Critique the attached article on one and a half pages. A thorough and detailed critique. You should address both the positive and negative aspects of the article.
The abstract
The abstract should provide a very concise overview or summary of the research – what was done and why, the methods used, and the key results and recommendations. Is there an abstract? Does it provide a concise overview of the research? Does it identify the research problem? Does it outline the methods used, main findings and recommendations?
The introduction and literature review
The introduction should clearly state the aim of the research, and give a brief rationale for this. The literature review should provide a background to the study by examining and evaluating other research in the area. Is a rationale given for the research? Is the literature up to date? Is the literature relevant to the research? Does the literature present a balanced view? Does the literature identify a need for the research proposed? Are there any gaps in the topics of the literature reviewed?
Methodology
Are the methods consistent with qualitative or quantitative research? Is the approach clearly stated? Are the methods clearly explained and justified? Are details of data collection clearly described and justified? Are any ethical considerations described and explained?
Results/Findings
Are the results presented clearly and consistently? Are any graphs or tables clearly presented and coherent? Is sufficient detail provided? Are any gaps in the data-gathering accounted for?
Analysis/discussion
Is the discussion and analysis balanced? Are the strengths and weaknesses of the study acknowledged? Does the discussion refer back to points raised in the lit review?
Conclusion
The gaps or weaknesses in the research should also be summarised. Are the conclusions supported by the results? Are the implications of the study identified?
Recommendations
Do the recommendations outline areas of possible future research? Do they recommend ways in which current research could be improved?
SUMMARY: NO SOURCE NECESSARY
Summarize the article on one and a half pages. A thorough and detailed summary.
• State the main ideas of the article.
• Identify the most important details that support the main ideas.
• Write your summary in your own words; avoid copying phrases and sentences from the article unless they’re direct quotations.
Introduction
• Start with a summary or overview of the article which includes the author’s name and the title of the article.
• Finish with a thesis statement that states the main idea of the article.
Body Paragraphs
• Start each body paragraph with a topic sentence.
• Each paragraph focuses on a separate main idea and just the most important details from the article.
• Avoid copying phrases and sentences from the article.
• Use transitional words and phrases to connect ideas.
Concluding Paragraph
• Summarize the main idea and the underlying meaning of the article.
NOTE: Two individual assignments on two individual pages. And please read and follow all instructions.
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