The aim of this review is to perform a critical appraisal on a reasearch paper using the following:
Evaluate the article on it’s ethical grounds, see if all the correct ethical procedures have been upheld and critically appraise it by answering the following questions for each section:
Introduction:
Does the author clearly define a research problem or topic? Is its significance explained?
Are core issues or research variables identified? Is specialized terminology usefully defined?
Does the author provide an adequate literature review? Does it discuss current research on the problem, and help to situate the author’s own research?
Are the research objectives clearly stated? Are hypotheses or specific research questions identified?
Methodology:
Does the author clearly identify the research methodology and any associated limitations of the research design?
Are participants described, including the method of sample selection if appropriate?
Are instruments adequately described, including issues of appropriateness, validity and reliability?
Do any evident biases or ethical considerations arise in relation to the methodology?
Are the methods for measuring results clearly explained and appropriate?
Results:
Are the author’s major findings clearly presented?
Do they adequately address the stated research objectives?
Are supporting data presented?
Are tables, graphs or figures helpful and well integrated with the text?
Discussion:
Do the research results validate the author’s conclusions and/or recommendations?
Are alternative conclusions and/or limitations of the research considered?
Is there discussion of any variance between the author’s research and prior research findings?
Does the author’s research suggest any direction for further research?
Is the practical or theoretical significance of the research emphasized?
Does the author recommend the revision of theory or practice in the field?
Discussions:
Is the research timely and worthwhile?
Is the research design appropriately inclusive and/or sensitive to the cultural context?
Are you aware of any significant omissions or errors that might affect the validity or reliability of the research?
Are the results original and significant?
Does the author provide fresh insight or stimulate needed discussion in the field? Is the article well structured?
Are the sections of appropriate length?
Do the author’s style and language maintain interest and clarity?
Is the presentation unbiased, objective and reasonable?
Is the author respectful of participants and the work of other researchers?
Make sure to also point out the audience and impact this reasearch may have.
Use FULL APA Style. CORRECT FORMATTING. First page must have the Running Head in the header but nowhere else, INCLUDE ABSTRACT and do NOT put any references in the abstract. Use proper and scientific language and correct grammar and syntax. Do not use casual expressions or first person in the text and make sure to use politically correct and non-offensive terminology. This is supposed to be platinum quality. DO NOT USE FIRST PERSON. Always refer to the author in third person. Use sources to relate to everything that you say. Use sources that are from the year 2000 and on. The more recent the better. Make sure all references are cited in the textless