Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of evaluating the article's references and literature review?
When examining the methods section of the article, what should the reviewer consider?
What is the primary purpose of assessing the presentation of data and results in an article?
What type of article would require an evaluation of non-scientific evidence and analyses?
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What is the ultimate goal of writing an article review?
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What is the primary purpose of an article review format?
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What is the primary purpose of reading the title and abstract of a research article?
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What should you do when skimming through the introduction of a research article?
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What is the primary purpose of the literature review section in a research article?
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What should you ask yourself when reading the article from beginning to end?
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What is the primary purpose of re-reading the article and taking notes?
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What should you do when deciding how well the abstract and introduction map out the article?
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What is the primary purpose of the conclusions section in a research article?
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What should you do when evaluating a research article?
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Study Notes
Structure of a Research Paper
- A research paper typically consists of 8 sections: Title, Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results and Discussions, Conclusions, and References.
- The Title provides a summary of the article and its relevance to the reader's research area.
- The Abstract provides an overall summary, major findings, and highlights the main topic, aim of the study, and results.
Reviewing a Research Article
- To review a research article, first skim the article to understand its organization and identify the question or problem it addresses.
- Read the title, abstract, and headings to get a feel for how the article is organized.
- Give the article a quick, once-over read to develop an overall impression and identify the article's thesis or main argument.
Evaluating the Article
- Re-read the article and take notes to evaluate how well the article resolves its central problem.
- Assess whether the article is important and uniquely contributes to its field.
- Evaluate the abstract and introduction to ensure they accurately map out the article.
- Examine the references and literature review to determine if they are authoritative and effectively summarize sources.
Analyzing the Methodology
- Assess the methodology used in the article to determine if it is an appropriate and reasonable means of solving the problem.
- Imagine alternative ways of setting up the experiment or investigation and note any improvements the authors could have made.
Evaluating the Presentation of Data
- Assess how the article presents data and results, including the use of tables, diagrams, and other visual aids.
- Determine if the results and discussion sections clearly summarize and interpret the data.
Evaluating Non-Scientific Articles
- For non-scientific articles, evaluate how well the article presents evidence to support its argument.
Writing a Review
- The article review format allows scholars or students to analyze and evaluate the work of other experts in a given field.
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This quiz covers the structure of a research paper, including the title, abstract, and introduction. Learn how to effectively review and analyze research articles.
