Holmes & Gordon & Cahill /Research Methods 27/10/13 dit

Reviewing and evaluating other articles

A task sheet for students to work through several times and hopefully then internalise.


Name of article______________________________________________________

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Evaluation criteria
Notes
What type of article is it?
Content:
What is the main issue/problem being discussed?
Content:

Skim read – what could your dissertation gain by including this article?
Content:
What is the article’s contribution to knowledge?
Content:

How can this information be integrated into your review?
Content:
Compare and contrast to similar articles – for or against/ or an extension of the literature?
Content:
Are there recommendations for further research?
Content:

Where is the article placed in your field? Famous author?
Evaluation:

Is the article well written, interesting and easy to read?
Evaluation:

Is there a clear research question – can it be tested?
Evaluation of Hypothesis:

What methods are used to carry out research
Evaluation of the Research Design:

Is the design appropriate for testing the stated hypothesis?
Evaluation of the Research Design:

What are the limitations of the design/research methods?
Evaluation of the Research Design:

Are there aspects of the design that could be applied to your work?
Evaluation of the Research Design:
Are the results well displayed and clear?
Evaluation of Data Presentation:

Are the results in keeping with the design?
Evaluation of the Research Results:

Are the implications of the study clear?
Evaluation of the Research Results:

Have the results been appropriately discussed?
Evaluation of further calls for research:



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