Conduct a critical review of one of the three assigned scholarly readings (in uploaded files) addressing the items below. Be sure to provide literature support where applicable.
- Identify the paper you will be critiquing, and provide insight as to why it was selected over the others.
- Describe the problem addressed. Why is it important? Is this an agreed-upon problem?
- Describe what was accomplished by the study. What was not achieved?
- Describe the methodology the study utilized. Was it appropriate? Justify.
- Describe the study results and the contribution it made to the body of knowledge, if any.
- Describe possible extensions to the research, if any. In what ways can the study be enhanced or modified to provide additional value? Discuss any limitations or assumptions held within the study and how they can be addressed.
- Present the study experiment, and outline the setup and resources utilized, if applicable. If no experiment was conducted, describe how the authors conducted their study, gathered their data, and the process by which they arrived at their conclusions. Are they appropriate? What other methods could have been utilized?
- Identify at least two possible areas of research extension or future work. Justify those areas of future work with citations from the scholarly literature beyond the article being reviewed.
Justify your writing with evidence from the scholarly literature beyond the article being reviewed.
Length: 3-5 pages not including title page and references
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.
