Research Article Comparison Matrix
Criteria and Defining Characteristics | Article 1 | Article 2 | Article 3 |
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Abstract
After reading the abstract, what do you expect to learn from the article?
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Introduction: Summarize the following in paragraph form.
· What is the purpose of the study? · What is the scope of the study? · What is the rationale for the study? · What is the hypothesis or research question? · What key concepts and terms are noted? · Is a review of the literature provided? |
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Methods: Summarize the following in paragraph form.
· What is the population being sampled? · What data collection procedure is presented? · What other procedures are described?
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Results: Summarize the following in paragraph form.
· What are the given findings? · How were data collected? · Are the findings supported by graphs and charts? · What does the analysis of data state? |
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Conclusion: Summarize in paragraph form.
· What is the summary of the study? · What is the conclusion of the hypothesis? · What are the questions for future research?
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References
· What is the total number of references used in the study? · List two of the references used. |