Research Critique
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research_critique_directions3-2.docLiterature and References for Signature Assignment
EDP 313
(10 points)
Assignment: Two literature critiques and APA references
In general you will be exploring literature on some aspect of development you are interested in or want to know more about. Search the literature for pertinent scholarly or professional information on each domain and review your article, book, or website.
Reviews should include: References in APA format, authors, purpose or hypothesis, brief description of methods, subjects, and results or conclusions.
Physical development: Find two articles or books on an aspect of physical development you are interested in or want to know more about. Possibilities for topics include, gender, physical abilities, high risk behaviors, sexuality.
Or
Cognitive development: Find two articles or books on an aspect of cognitive development. Possibilities for topics include intellectual abilities, creativity, problem-solving, content abilities (math, art, and science), etc.
Review of Research Literature
Primary Research Article: Include the citation in APA format.
Example:
Mellers, B.A. & Palmer, S. (2000). Choice and the relative pleasure of consequences.
Educational Research, 126, 910-924.
Respond using this document as a template.
Introduction
What issue were the researchers investigating?
a) What is the research question?
b) What were the independent and dependent variables (if applicable)?
Method Section
Who were the participants? Age? Ethnicity? What part of the country were the participants from?
a) Methodology: What is a general description of the methods used to study the
research question?
Results Section
a) What were the major results of the study? Graphs may be included but will not serve as a substitute for a description of major findings.
Conclusions
a) What did the researcher(s) conclude about their study? Did they confirm their
research question?
b) Do the researcher(s) make suggestions for future research? Is so, what do they suggest?
Implications
a) What implications does the article have for educators? How are the results
useful for teachers or others interested in the field of child development?
*See Signature Assignment Rubric for Grading Criteria
