Summarize in at least 300 words the conclusions the researchers have drawn from their research.

Scholarly Article Analysis Assignment Template
Name _______________________________ Date __________________
1. Basics (5 Points): Provide the following base information about this research study. a. Who are the authors of this study?
b. What year was this study published?
c. What is the name of the journal in which this study was published? 2. Introduction (15 Points): The introduction (sometimes called the literature review) is where the authors discuss the research they used as a basis for their research. Write a 250-word summary of what they found from reviewing the literature in preparation for their research. Do not use direct quotes. Write your summary in your own words. 3. Method: Method is where the authors describe how they did their research. They tell about the participants and tell the procedures they used including any tools (scales) they used for the study.
a. Participants (5 Points): Describe the participants of the study. How many participants were in the study? What was the breakdown between male and female? What was the ethnic breakdown of the participants?
b. Measures (5 Points): The researchers used 4 measurement tools (scales). List them. 4. Results: This is where the researchers explain the statistical analysis to demonstrate. It is unlikely that you have had the statistical background to fully understand what they are discussing, but you should look this section over to see the depth to which the researchers go to determine their findings. 5. Discussion: (20 Points): This section is where the researchers draw their conclusions based on what has been presented earlier. Summarize in at least 300 words the conclusions the researchers have drawn from their research. Do not use direct quotes. Write your summary in your own words.