Homework: Article Critique
Instructions
Two 3 to 5 paged article critique is due during the term. The paper must be a critique of a published empirical study. Specific details are included later in the syllabus and are posted on myLeo Online (D2L). Students will be randomly assigned due dates for the critique.
Empirical Article Critique (3 to 5 pages)
Empirical Article critiques are graded in accordance to the requirements listed below. The critique must include the following things:
The content of the critique must contain the following sections:
1) Summary of the article - (this is your summary, not the abstract from the article). Summary should discuss purpose of paper, hypothesis, methods (participants, instruments), & results (this is approximately 1 to 2 pages)
2) How is the article related to a topic covered in class? Make explicit links. Describe how the authors advanced our textbook knowledge. (this is approximately ½ - 1 page)
3) Were there limitations to the authors' findings? What would have to change if the study was replicated on a different ethnic group and/or a different social economic group? (this is approximately ½ to 1 page)
4) State your concluding remarks. What are your personal reactions to the points made? (this is approximately ½ to 1 page)
The topic of Article "Journal of Adolescent".
Article: Young adolescents' responsiveness to sexual communication with their mother: Distinguishing diverse intentions by Heather A. Sears, Brett S. Robinson and E. Sandra Byers.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.