| It is important for educators to understand and value
educational research. This paper will give you the opportunity to read and
review a research article in a professional scholarly paper. Research
articles, published in education and psychology journals, communicate the
results of studies conducted by educational psychologists and teachers.
Your assignment is to write a two page paper reviewing a research article.
Following is a suggested process for writing your paper.
- Choose a primary research article from a journal in the CSM library.
- Scan the article to be certain that you understand it and are able to
find important elements.
- Obtain a copy of the article.
- Underline the key elements of the study.
- Read for depth of understanding - determine how well the study
addressed the question and hypothesis.
- Write your paper in your own words. Use quotes and cite
ANY TIME you use the author's words.
- Write your first draft. Bring it to class on
September 9 for
review by a "critical friend," using a
rubric for guidance.
- Write a final paper and turn in on September 11. Turn in critical
friend rubric and a copy of your article with your paper.
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