Worry, Intolerence of Uncertainty, and Statistical Anxiety.
Description
A review, or critique, is not a summary or a simple retelling of the major findings in a research article. It is much more. It assesses how well the researcher carries out the required steps in the research process. Also, see attachment… Elements of the critique Summary of the article (Discuss what the article is about) This part SHOULD NOT include any of your personal input but rather just summarize what the author did in his/her research. • Research Topic o What question is the researcher trying to answer? • Research Methodology o How did the researcher study the topic? Survey? Experiment? Statistical Analysis? o Briefly answer who, what, where, and when, and how. • Major Conclusions o What does the author conclude? o What recommendations does he make? This section should be about 1.5 pages in general. An in-depth critique of the article (Discuss how well the research is conducted in your own words) Write a brief paragraph for each of the following listed elements in your own words: • Purpose o Is the research problem clearly stated? Is it easy to determine what the researcher intends to research? • Literature Review o Is the review logically organized? o Does it offer a balanced critical analysis of the literature? o Is the majority of the literature of recent origin? o Is it empirical in nature? • Objectives/hypotheses o Has a research question or hypothesis been identified? o Is it clearly stated? o Is it consistent with the discussion in the literature review? • Ethical Standards Applied o Were the participants fully informed about the nature of the research? o Was confidentiality guaranteed? o Were participants protected from harm? • Operational Definitions o Are all terms, theories, and concepts used in the study clearly defined? • Methodology o Is the research design clearly identified?