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comm3023_articlecritique.docxCOMM 3023 Article Critique Paper
Title Page & Abstract
1. Attach a title page as the FIRST PAGE OF THE PAPER. List the names of your team members and your university affiliation.
2. Attach an abstract as the SECOND PAGE OF THE PAPER. The abstract provides a ‘nutshell’ summary of the ENTIRE PAPER. It should be between 100-150 words long.
Literature Review
1. Provide a review of the “original study” by telling us:
· What was the purpose of the study?
· What variables were examined as part of the study? (identify & define the independent and dependent variables)
· What method was used in the study? (summarize the procedures & measures used)
· What were the findings?
2. Clearly state the hypotheses and research questions examined by the researchers. For hypotheses, describe them in terms of the type of hypotheses proposed.
Critique
1. Evaluate the literature review in terms of whether the variables were clearly defined, arguments were clearly made, and hypotheses/RQs were clearly stated based on previous research.
2. Evaluate the methods used to tests hypotheses or answer RQs. Specifically:
· Identify strengths and weaknesses of the sampling strategy used by the researcher.
· Assess quality of the measures used in terms of both their validity and reliability. Use information in the article to back up your claims.
· Evaluate the procedures and design of the study to test the hypotheses. Clearly identify and discuss threats to both internal validity & external validity.
3. Evaluate the discussion section in terms of how well or poorly the researchers summarized the findings of the study. Additionally:
· Did they discuss any limitations to their study?
· Did they talk about implications of the results (e.g., for theory or practice)?
· Did they suggest directions for future research or pose additional research questions to be explored?
Conclusion
1. Based on your overall critique of the article, provide a list of specific recommendations for improving the study (e.g., a different sample would be more appropriate, the variables could have been more clearly defined, a better quality measure should have been used, etc.).
2. Pretend your team was to rate the article on a grading scale. What grade would you give the article? Why? Be sure to provide justification for the grade given.
