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What basic information should be included in the critique of any type of journal article?
What basic information should be included in the critique of any type of journal article?
- Abstract, keywords, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, conclusion
- Problem statement, research objectives, findings, discussion
- Title of article, name(s) of the author(s), title of journal, volume number, date, month, page numbers (correct)
- Research question, hypothesis, data analysis, references
Which question should be addressed in a critique of any type of article?
Which question should be addressed in a critique of any type of article?
- Is the research question clearly stated?
- Does the article use appropriate statistical methods?
- Is the topic of interest to the journal? (correct)
- Are the study design and methods appropriate?
What is a specific question relevant to empirical/research articles?
What is a specific question relevant to empirical/research articles?
- Is the abstract representative of the article?
- Are the study design and methods appropriate for the purposes of the study? (correct)
- Has the author cited only pertinent literature?
- Is all of the discussion relevant?
What is an important consideration for empirical/research articles related to animal subjects?
What is an important consideration for empirical/research articles related to animal subjects?
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What is a common fault in empirical/research articles related to data presentation?
What is a common fault in empirical/research articles related to data presentation?
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Study Notes
Critiquing Journal Articles
- A critique of any type of journal article should include basic information such as the author's argument, methodology, and conclusions.
Key Questions to Address
- Critiques of any type of article should answer questions such as: What is the author's main argument, and is it supported by evidence?
Empirical/Research Articles
- A specific question to address in a critique of empirical/research articles is: Are the results generalizable to other populations or settings?
Animal Subjects in Empirical/Research Articles
- A crucial consideration for empirical/research articles involving animal subjects is the treatment and welfare of the animals.
Data Presentation in Empirical/Research Articles
- A common fault in empirical/research articles is inadequate or misleading data presentation, such as incomplete or inaccurate graphs, tables, or figures.
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Test your knowledge of critiquing journal articles with this quiz. Learn about the essential information to include in a critique and the questions to address, regardless of the type of article being critiqued.
