Find an article related to adult development that is also related to topics we covered in this course. See peer-reviewed journals such as “Journals of Adult Development; emerging adulthood”
How to do?
An article critique/ review of a research journal article; essentially, it’s a critical assessment of the research paper to identify areas of excellence and potential improvement. Key aspects to critique in a research journal article:
- Introduction and Research Question:
- Is the research question clearly stated and significant to the field?
- Is the literature review comprehensive and up-to-date, providing adequate context for the study?
- Are the hypotheses well-defined and logically derived from the literature?
- Methodology:
- Is the research design appropriate to answer the research question (e.g., experimental, correlational, qualitative)?
- Is the sample size adequate and representative of the population?
- Are the data collection methods clearly described and reliable (e.g., instruments, procedures)?
- Were ethical considerations addressed appropriately (informed consent, participant protection)?
- Data Analysis:
- Are the statistical methods used appropriate for the data type and research question?
- Are the results presented clearly and accurately, including descriptive statistics and inferential tests?
- Are the limitations of the analysis acknowledged and discussed?
- Results and Discussion:
- Are the findings presented and interpreted in the context of the literature?
- Do the conclusions logically follow from the data, and are they supported by evidence?
- Are the implications of the research discussed, including potential applications and future research directions?