The purpose of article critiques is to provide students with opportunities for analyzing quantitative and qualitative research methods and findings. Students will write their first critique on the following study: [Roda, C., Charreire, H., Feuillet, T., Mackenbach, J. D., Compernolle, S., Glonti, K., … & De Bourdeaudhuij, I. (2016). Lifestyle correlates of overweight in adults: a hierarchical approach (the SPOTLIGHT project). International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 13(1), 114.] Instructions: Your CRITIQUE needs to include the following 7 subheadings: The first four subheadings should EACH include three distinct paragraphs: (a) what the researchers did; (b) the strengths of their approach; and (c) the weaknesses or limitations of their approach. (12 points) (1) Research question (purpose of the study) (2) Background (introduction /literature review) (3) Method (sample, measures, and data collection strategies) (4) Data analysis strategy and study findings. The next three subheadings (conclusions, implications, and lessons learned) should EACH be written in one paragraph that includes the content you believe is necessary to address the following (6 points): (5) Given the researchers methods, can they conclude what they conclude (justify your answer with specific citations from your textbook or the Lib Guides or APA text); (6) Implications for Public Administration practice, policy, research, and/ or education; (7) Lessons that you take from the study. (these can include things you learned about the topic of the research paper AND/OR things you learned about conducting research. Throughout the paper, students should cite page numbers from the Gail Johnson textbook or other class materials to support their critique! APA should be used as needed. (2 points) Rubric Research Design Critique 1 (Instructor Choice) Research Design Critique 1 (Instructor Choice) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch question (purpose of the study) 3.0 pts Full Points 3.0 to >0.0 pts What the researchers did, the strengths, and the limitations of their approach 0.0 pts No Points 3.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground (introduction /literature review) 3.0 pts Full Points 3.0 to >0.0 pts What the researchers did, the strengths, and the limitations of their approach 0.0 pts No Points 3.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod (sample, measures, and data collection strategies) 3.0 pts Full Points 3.0 to >0.0 pts What the researchers did, the strengths, and the limitations of their approach 0.0 pts No Points 3.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData analysis strategy and study findings 3.0 pts Full Points 3.0 to >0.0 pts What the researchers did, the strengths, and the limitations of their approach 0.0 pts No Points 3.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGiven the researchers methods, can they conclude what they conclude 2.0 to >0.0 pts Full Marks 0.0 pts No Marks 2.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImplications for social work practice, policy, research, and/ or education 2.0 to >0.0 pts Full Marks 0.0 pts No Marks 2.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLessons that you take from the study 2.0 to >0.0 pts Full Marks 0.0 pts No Marks 2.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSourcing /APA 2.0 to >0.0 pts Full Marks 0.0 pts No Marks 2.0 pts Total Points: 20.0 Here is the citation for one of the books American Psychological Association. $$Q American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (Sixth ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
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