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Evaluating Research Articles: Review of Literature
[WLOs: 1, 2, 3] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4]
This assignment measures your ability on how to assess the quality of various sources of information, distinguish peer-reviewed sources, and how to evaluate their credibility for use in academic research.
In this assignment, you will be critically evaluating the quality and credibility of various sources of information. More specifically, you will continue exploring the University of Arizona Global Campus Library to locate both primary and secondary sources of information appropriate for academic research that relate to the topic you identified in your discussions.
Prepare
In preparation for this assignment,
Review all posted course announcements.
Read the Week 2 Instructor Guidance.
Review the CLOs for this course listed in the Syllabus.
Revisit the WLOs we are focusing on this week:
Utilize various digital tools to conduct research, communicate, and demonstrate learning.
Mitigate advanced search features of databases in an online library to locate articles based on research methodology.
Determine the academic credibility and validity of academic research studies.
Review all required resources for Week 2.
Consider reviewing the recommended resources for Week 2.
Review your research topic narrowed down in your Week 2 discussion forum Identify With Why: Topic Selection.
Select a study report or article from the list below that most closely aligns to your research topic. You will use this to assess the components of a research study in your assignment:
From your Mertler (2020) textbook, Appendix A: Sample Action Research Report: What Is the Impact of Positive Female Role Models and Mentoring Opportunities on the Self-Efficacy of Girls in Science?
From your Mertler(2020) textbook, Appendix B: Sample Action Research Report: The Relationship Between the Strategy of Knowledge Folders and Study Skills
Gorski, D. E. (2018). Graphic design and instructional methods: An action research studyLinks to an external site.. Journal of Technology Education, 29(2), 107–113. https://doi.org/10.21061/jte.v29i2.a.7
Karlidag, I. Ö. (2021). Creating learning environments in preschool classrooms: Perspectives of pre-service preschool teachersLinks to an external site.. International Journal of Progressive Education, 17(3), 327–342. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2021.346.21
Olokooba, I. N. (2021). Effective utilization of instructional materials for social studies in upper basic schools in Kwara StateLinks to an external site.. Anatolian Journal of Education, 6(1), 167–174. https://doi.org/10.29333/aje.2021.6114a
Omaga, J. F., & Alieto, E. O. (2019). Teaching literacy through play: Perspective from Filipino early childhood teacherLinks to an external site.s. Science International, 31(3), 477–481.
Reaves, S., Martinez-Torteya, C., & Kosson, D. S. (2022). Understanding the relation between family engagement in education and preschoolers’ socioemotional and behavioral functioning in a primarily Latinx sampleLinks to an external site.. Urban Education, 57(4), 630–661. https://doi.org/10.1177/0042085920974073
Stolpe, K., Björklund, L., Lundström, M., & Åström, M. (2021). Different profiles for the assessment of student theses in teacher educationLinks to an external site.. Higher Education, 82(5), 959–976. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-021-00692-w
Zhao, M., Zhao, G., & Qu, M. (2022). College smart classroom attendance management system based on internet of thingsLinks to an external site.. Computational Intelligence & Neuroscience, 2022, Article 4593721. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4953721
Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
Reflect
The Evaluating Research Articles: Review of Literature assignment will support these sections in your Capstone 1: Educational Research Proposal and Final Project in Week 6:
Evaluating a Research Article
Identifying Scholarly Sources
Summary of Literature
List of Scholarly Sources Identified
Consider how you will include it, while incorporating any feedback you receive after this week.
Take Action
In your paper,
Create a title page with the following information:
Title of Project
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Construct a one- to two-page table Download tableor bulleted list that will
List two sources with current APA-formatted citations, source type, and a one- to two-sentence annotation, and search type (i.e., Open Web Browser) located with an open-web browser search (e.g., Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.). The Advanced Internet Search TechniquesLinks to an external site. tip sheet might be a useful guide.
List two sources with current APA-formatted citations, source type, and a one- to two-sentence annotation, and search type (i.e., UAGC Library search) located with the UAGC Library search. The Library OneSearchLinks to an external site. tip sheet might be a useful guide.
List two sources with current APA-formatted citations, source type, and a one- to two-sentence annotation, and search type (i.e., Online scholarly search) located with an online scholarly search (e.g. ERIC, Google Scholar). The Google ScholarLinks to an external site. tip sheet might be a useful guide.
Explain in one paragraph what you learned through this process of selecting articles, considering
What was most informative for you about this experience?
What is the importance of evaluating research articles for scholarship, relevancy, and ethical neutrality?
Identify in one paragraph what makes a research article by selecting one of the research studies assigned for this week that most closely aligns with your research interests and listing the components that make it a research study:
Title
Research Topic
Research Problem and Purpose
Research Questions
Participants
Procedure and Materials (Methods)
Research Design
Research Findings
Practical Implications
Consider in a conclusion paragraph if all your selected scholarly sources contain all the parts of a research study.
Provide a references list in current APA format on the final page of the final project template.
Use at least seven scholarly sources to support your assignment. You may include scholarly sources you have used previously in this or other courses.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view this UAGC Library Quick and EasyLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the UAGC and the research process and provides some library search tips.
Writing Expectations
In the Evaluating Research Articles: Review of Literature assignment, adhere to the following writing expectations:
Academic Voice (Rubric Guidance 0 points): Must utilize academic voice in all speaker’s notes and written portions of this project. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
Academic Integrity (Rubric Guidance 0 points): Originality matters. Adhere to the principles of academic integrity including a strong demonstration of your original thinking and academic voice. Student fully supports ideas with research, following rules of proper citation to fully attribute words and information to the original source.
Syntax and Mechanics (0.25 points): Exhibit meticulous use of grammar, spelling, organization, and usage throughout your submission.
Source Requirement (0.5 points): Reference at least seven scholarly sources including the course text (minimum 10 sources total) in order to provide compelling evidence to support your ideas.
Page Requirement (0.25 points): Include at least three to four double-spaced pages with in-text citations, excluding the title and reference pages.
APA format (1.5 points): All in-text citations, page formatting, and references must be written in current APA format according to APA StyleLinks to an external site..
Title Page: Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of Assignment
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Page numbers in upper right corner of each page
Organization: Use the above listed guidelines for explicit level headings within your presentation.
Citing Sources: Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site.
Scholarly Sources: Must include a references list that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. Review the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
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Evaluating Research Articles: Review of Literature
Your First and Last Name
The University of Arizona Global Campus
EDU 694: Capstone 1: Educational Research
Instructor’s Name
Due Date
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Evaluating Research Articles: Review of Literature
Evaluating Research Articles
Sample Table
Article Citation
Source Type
Annotation
Search Type
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Evaluating Sources
[Explain in one paragraph what you learned through this process of the source of selecting articles.]
Components of a Research Study
Select one of these articles:
From your Mertler 2019 textbook, Appendix A: Sample Action Research Report; What is the
Impact of Positive Female Role Models and Mentoring Opportunities on the Self-Efficacy
of Girls in Science?
From your Mertler 2019 textbook, Appendix B: Sample Action Research Report: The Relationship
Between the Strategy of Knowledge Folders and Study Skills
Gorski, D. E. (2018). Graphic design and instructional methods: An action research study. Journal
of Technology Education, 29(2), 107–113.
Karlidag, I. Ö. (2021). Creating learning environments in preschool classrooms: Perspectives of
pre-service preschool teachers. International Journal of Progressive Education, 17(3), 327–
342.
Olokooba, I. N. (2021). Effective utilization of instructional materials for social studies in upper
basic schools in Kwara State. Anatolian Journal of Education, 6(1), 167–174.
Omaga, J. F., & Alieto, E. O. (2019). Teaching literacy through play: Perspective from Filipino
early childhood teachers. Online Submission, 31(3), 477–481.
Reaves, S., Martinez-Torteya, C., & Kosson, D. S. (2022). Understanding the relation between
family engagement in education and preschoolers’ socioemotional and behavioral
functioning in a primarily Latinx sample. Urban Education, 57(4), 630–661.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0042085920974073
Stolpe, K., Björklund, L., Lundström, M., & Åström, M. (2021). Different profiles for the
assessment of student theses in teacher education. Higher Education, 82(5), 959.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-021-00692-w
Zhao, M., Zhao, G., & Qu, M. (2022). College smart classroom attendance management system
based on internet of things. Computational Intelligence & Neuroscience, 1–9.
https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4953721
[Identify in one paragraph what makes a research article by selecting one of the research studies
assigned for this week that most closely aligns with your research interests and listing the
components that make it a research study.]
Conclusion
[Insert conclusion paragraph. Consider in a conclusion paragraph if all your selected scholarly sources
contain all the parts of a research study.]
References
[Use APA formatting. Visit the UAGC Writing Center for more information on formatting your
reference list.]
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