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ArticleAnalysisInstructions2.docxSOCI 200: Article Analysis Instructions
Please write notes about your article based on the points on the table below. It should be 2-3 pages, double spaced, or about 350-750 words. Remember that your task is mainly to analyze and evaluate the social research study presented in the article. Thus, you will write mainly in the third person and discuss whether or not the authors have done a good job in the major parts of their research study. Sample Assignment
Name:_____________ Article Analysis #1 Date:_____________
ID: _____________ A study of Leisure Reading
In the journal, Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, Bailey Diers aims to uncover the leisure reading habits of the community at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her article, “At Your Leisure: Establishing a Popular Reading Collection at UBC Library”, utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methods to effectively analyze whether creating a leisure reading collection at the campus academic library would be beneficial and garner regular use. Although the study has some problems with sampling, the methods used are valid and it contributes significantly to research on this topic.
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Paragraph 1 - Introduction · Introduce the reading (author, title, general contents) · Provide a brief summary + your analysis (opinion) of the article · What is the main point of this article and why is it important?
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Paragraph 2 – Research Problem and Hypothesis · 2-3 key terms from the article · research problem and objective · Hypothesis or Research Question · Your analysis – did the authors do a good job? Why or why not?
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Paragraph 3 – Research Design + Procedure · independent variable (cause, thing being studied) · dependent variable (effect of thing being studied) · research methodology (qualitative, quantitative, mixed or critical) · research methods (surveys, interviews, observation, experiment etc.) · population (general group) and sample (specific participants in study) · Your analysis – did the authors do a good job? Why or why not?
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Paragraph 4 – Results, Analysis and Conclusion · main results · form of data analysis (how do the authors sort the information and make conclusions? ex. statistics) · discussion – do the authors suggest any areas for improvement or further research? · conclusion · Your analysis – did the authors do a good job? Why or why not?
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Paragraph 5 – Analysis Summary · How well did the author(s) accomplish their original objectives? Refer to the strengths and weaknesses of the research. · Do you agree or disagree with any of the other points in the article? · Do you have any questions or suggestions about what could have been done differently in the study? · What new information could be collected, or what other studies could be conducted that are related to this topic?
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Paragraph 6 - Conclusion · Briefly summarize what the authors accomplished with their research study – will the article be useful to you or others? · Restate your positive and negative evaluation of the research and the research article.
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References · Write the APA Citation for your article below the heading “References” · Be sure to use a hanging indent
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