research critique
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YCResearchCritiqueDirectionsandRubric141.docxYC Research Critique Directions and Rubric
For the research critique, you will be asked to consider: (a) title; (b) abstract; (c) literature review; methodology; conclusion. You should select a qualitative study based on the sub culture or youth subculture you wish to study. I encourage you to review articles carefully and try if you can to select ethnography or case study methodology. Keep in mind that you will be using this subculture for the remaining projects in the course.
Step 1: Read the article using the using the qualitative checklist provided
Step 2: Look at examples provided
Step 3: Write the critique. Use the following format:
Start with the citation:
Names of the authors
Title of article
Title of Journal, volume number, date, month and page number
Statement of the problem or author’s purpose
Next, cut and paste the article abstract
Now, write the critique. Your critique will reflect your evaluation and analysis of the three components of the article. You should reference your checklist ratings to highlight what you perceive to be strengths and weakness of the article. You do not need to write a sentence for every item on the checklist. Use the questions in the scoring guide below to help you craft your critique. You may include other information that you feel is pertinent.
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Component |
Criteria |
Score |
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Citation |
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1 points |
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Title |
1 – 2 sentences Title is clear & concise Title is effective in conveying what the study is about |
1 points |
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Abstract |
(1 brief paragraph) Purpose of the study stated or clearly implied? Are highlights described? Overall, is the abstract effective and appropriate? |
1 -points |
|
Problem/Purpose |
(1 brief paragraph)
What is the purpose of the study? Is the problem clearly stated? Is the problem practically, theoretically or clinically important? Other information you feel should be included? |
1 - 4 points |
|
Review of Literature |
(1-2 paragraphs) Are the cited sources pertinent to the study? Do cited sources refer to any theoretical orientation? Is the review too broad or too narrow? Are the references recent? Other information you feel should be included? Is the role of the researcher made clear (participant observer, interviewer, and so forth)
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1 - 5 points |
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Method |
Was the method clearly stated as one of the 5 types of qualitative inquiry? Does the qualitative method match the question or problem the researchers intended to address? Where appropriate, are codes and themes clear and coherent? Are the settings, participants and data collection described? Is the analysis described?
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1-4 |
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Conclusions |
Was the research question answered? Does the conclusion, discussion, or implication section propose potential explanations (e.g. hypothesis) for the findings? Are policy interventions, system-level interventions, or individual-level interventions proposed? Do proposals, recommendations, or future research suggestions flow directly from the study? |
1-4 |
