Summarize Research Articles

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Write a summary of each of the articles that you identified in Topic 2.

Address the following:

  1. Write one research summary that uses a quantitative research design.
  2. Write one research summary that uses a qualitative research design.
  3. Each summary should be 250-500 words and should follow the template provided in “Summarize Research Articles.”
  4. Use APA Level Heading 2 to separate the distinct parts of the study.

These article summaries will form the basis of the Critique of Research Studies Parts 1-3 assignments in Topics 4, 6, and 8.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Summarize Research Articles

1
Not submitted
0.00%

2
Unsatisfactory
75.00%

3
Less Than Satisfactory
80.00%

4
Satisfactory
88.00%

5
Good
92.00%

6
Excellent
100.00%

86.0 %Content

5.0 %Quantitative Article Introduction

None.

No introduction present.

Describes most elements; terminology vague at times.

Describes all elements but terminology is not precise though accurate.

Clearly describes author(s), article type, type of design, model summary in text, and why this article’s design fits summary. Terminology is appropriate.

Comprehensive description of author(s), article type, type of design, model summary in text, and why this article’s design fits summary demonstrates command of research terminology.

12.0 %Quantitative Article Problem Statement/Statement of Purpose

None.

Problem statement and/or statement of purpose are not present.

Describes most elements of problem statement and statement of purpose; language may be vague.

All elements of problem statement and statement of purpose described accurately.

Problem statement and statement of purpose fully described using accurate research language.

Problem statement and statement of purpose fully described using accurate and precise research language.

12.0 %Quantitative Article: Research Question(s)

None.

Research question(s) not present.

Describes most of research question(s); language may be vague.

Research question(s) fully described using accurate research language.

Research question(s) fully described using accurate research language.

Research question(s) fully identified using accurate and precise research language.

14.0 %Quantitative Article Study Methods/Key Findings

None.

Study methods and/or key findings are not present.

Describes most elements of Study methods and key findings; language may be vague.

All elements of study methods and key findings are described accurately.

Study methods and key findings fully described using accurate research language.

Study methods and key findings fully described using accurate and precise research language.

5.0 %Qualitative Article: Introduction

None.

No introduction present.

Describes most elements; terminology vague at times.

Describes all elements but terminology is not precise though accurate.

Clearly describes author(s), article type, type of design, model summary in text, and why this article’s design fits summary. Terminology is appropriate

Comprehensive description of author(s), article type, type of design, model summary in text, and why this article’s design fits summary demonstrates command of research terminology.

12.0 %Qualitative Article: Problem Statement/Statement of Purpose

None.

Problem statement and/or statement of purpose are not present.

Describes most elements of problem statement and statement of purpose; language may be vague.

All elements of problem statement and statement of purpose described accurately.

Problem statement and statement of purpose fully described using accurate research language.

Problem statement and statement of purpose fully described using accurate and precise research language.

12.0 %Qualitative Article: Research Question(s)

None.

Research question(s) not present.

Describes most of research question(s); language may be vague.

Research question(s) fully described using accurate research language.

Research question(s) fully described using accurate research language.

Research question(s) fully identified using accurate and precise research language.

14.0 %Qualitative Article: Study Methods/Key Findings

None.

Study methods and/or key findings are not present.

Describes most elements of study methods and key findings; language may be vague.

All elements of Study methods and key findings are described accurately.

Study methods and key findings fully described using accurate research language.

Study methods and key findings fully described using accurate and precise research language.

5.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

None.

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

9.0 %Format

4.0 %APA Format

None.

Correct APA format is not evident in the paper.

Correct APA format is infrequently used in the paper: cover page, margins, double-spacing, font size, and all other elements of APA.

Correct APA format is inconsistently used in the paper: cover page, margins, double-spacing, and all other elements of APA.

Correct APA format is mostly used in the paper: cover page, margins, double-spacing, font size, and all other elements of APA.

Correct APA format is consistently used in the paper: cover page, margins, double-spacing, font size, and all other elements of APA, including headings and pagination.

5.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment)

None.

No reference page is included. No citations are used.

Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.

Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.

Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and style is usually correct.

In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

100 %Total Weightage

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