Format for Article Critique: Quantitative Research

FAU STA 6113 Educational Statistics (3 credits) Florida Atlantic University Professor David J. Demko, Ph.D. E-mail: demko@demko.com

Article Critique: Quantitative Research

Rubric Guide For Quality Writing

Policy on Re-submission of Work

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Assignment Format

Click here to view the Research Article that you will critique.

Format your assignment as listed in the Assignment Outline (A-H).

Follow this "lettered listing" exactly to aid in the evaluation process.

Items C1-3, D1-2, E1-2, F1-2, G1-3 must each receive a paragraph response (12 paragraphs total).
1. Begin each paragraph with a clear statement in response to the question.
2. Follow your response statement with no less than two supportive statements.
Supportive statements are examples, or descriptions, or quotes from the Research Article.
3. If an item is omitted by the author, simply write "this item omitted" instead of the paragraph response described above in 1-2.

ASSIGNMENT OUTLINE (A-H)

A. YOUR FULL NAME
B. ENTER THE ASSIGNMENT #
C. PROBLEM SECTION

C1. Does the problem statement clearly communicate the study's purpose?
C2. Is the hypothesis clearly stated?
C3. Does the author provide operational definitions of the variables?
D. SAMPLE SECTION

D1. Is the study's population properly defined, described, and delimited?
D2. Is the method of sampling properly described?
E. INSTRUMENTATION

E1. Does the author describe the types of instruments used to assess the subjects?
E2. Were instrument reliability and validity discussed?
F. PROCEDURES

F1. Is there a description of the procedures used to administer the instruments?
F2. Does the author identify any of the study's administrative or procedural limitations?
G. STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES AND RESULTS

G1. Were appropriate statistical techniques used, and significance levels reported?
G2. Were tables and graphs presented in a clear and understandable fashion?
G3. Is there any evidence that the author took liberties with the generalizability of the findings?
H. END-OF-ASSIGNMENT

Re-submission Policy
Unsatisfactory work will be given partial credit with an opportunity to "re-submit" for full credit.
"Re-submit" assignments must be amended as prescribed by the professor's evaluation comments.
"Re-submits" are limited to one-time only ... so put your best effort into your very first submission.

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