Homework: Critique a Research Article
Introduction:
a) Provide an overview of the author's research problem, research questions and main point including how the author supports his or her point.
b) Explain the author's initial objectives (hypothesis) and results including the process he or she used to arrive at such a conclusion.
Evaluate the Research Methods: in paragraph form answer the following:
1) Does the author provide a literature review?
2) Is the research current and relevant to today's existing health issues?
3) Describe the research type utilized?- experimental, non-experimental, quasi-experimental, etc.
4) Evaluate the sample (size, composition, or in the way the sample was selected in relation to the purpose of the study? Was the sample appropriate for the research or was it bias?
5) How practical does this work seem to you? How does the author suggest research results could be applied and how do you believe they could be applied?
6) Could the study have been improved in your opinion? If so provide how you think it could have improved.
7) Is the writing in the article clear straightforward?
8) Can further research be conducted on this subject? Explain.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, 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 course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.