Week 5 Essay

Critically Analyze Peer-Reviewed Research

Some of the building block skills that are needed before writing a comprehensive review, or even an annotated bibliography, are being able to efficiently and effectively summarize the literature you find (including being able to compare and contrast the multitude of sources) and being able to provide a critique of the research articles you are including in your review. The ability to provide an evaluative critique of another scholar’s work is an essential skill on the road to becoming an independent scholar. For any literature review, you are expected to synthesize and critically analyze the literature you are reviewing so that it is clear that your study is the next logical step in the line of research. This is an opportunity to practice those skills.

Resources for a Literature Review or an Annotated Bibliography

http://ncu.libguides.com/researchprocess/literaturereview

Week 5: Prepare an Annotated Bibliography

Instructions

For this assignment, you will demonstrate that you can summarize and critically evaluate scholarly research and clearly present that evaluative information in writing. You will be able to use portions of this assignment for your Signature Assignment.  These skills will be invaluable as you continue to build your literature review.

Download the Week 05 Critique Research Articles file to complete and submit as your assignment.

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.