RESEARCH ARTICLE CRITIQUE

Academic Journal Criticism

_ some simple ways to judge an article

_ titles, abstract, table of contents tells us about relevancy

_ the number of citations may tell us something about usefulness and

acceptance

_ the impact factor of the journal may tell us about the quality of the

journal

_ they may help us to discern obvious problems with an article

_ some questions we may ask about an specific article:

_ is the main research question or problem statement presented in a

clear and analytical way?

_ is the relevance of the research question made transparent?

_ does this study build directly upon previous research?

_ will the study make a contribution to the field?

_ is there a theory that guides the research?

Academic Journal Criticism

_ questions...

_ is the theory described relevant and is it explained in an

understandable, structured, and convincing manner?

_ are the methods used in the study explained in a clear manner?

_ is the choice of certain methods motivated in a convincing way?

_ is the sample appropriate?

_ are the research design and/or the questionnaire appropriate for this

study?

_ are the measures of the variables valid and reliable?

_ has the author used the appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative

technique?

_ do the conclusions result from the findings of the study?

_ do the conclusions give a clear answer to the main research question?

_ has the author considered the limitations of the study?

_ has the author presented the limitations in the article?

SOME IMPORTANT POINTS;

Article - not included

summary - not complete, does not show any findings from the article

analysis - discussed the way the data is presented, and the ease of the user to understand it

format - well organized

writing - spelling errors, word errors, run-on sentences, and inappropriate word choice

HERE IS A FEEDBAKE FROM THE PROF FROM LAST WORK PLEASE INCLUDE THESE POINTS IN THIS WORK

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