writing summary critique about this article (Using Student-Led Seminars and Conceptual

Workshops to Increase Student Participation)

Summary – less than 1 page

The summary section should include a description of the following:

1. The research problem
2. The purpose of the research
3. Research question(s) and/or hypothesis
4. Brief explanation of the research method
5. Statement about the participants
6. Instruments used to collect data
7. Summary of the main findings
8. Conclusion and recommendation

Critique – at least 1 page

Identify a concept (or several concepts) discussed in the Nardi Critical Thinking: Tools for Evaluating Research book. The list below is for ideas — it is not exhaustive.

1. How is the quantitative data dealt with? Is it represented accurately?
2. How is the design of the research? Does it follow the inquiry model of scientific thinking?
3. Are the size and the major characteristics of the participants described? Is the chosen sample appropriate (fits the study)? Does having these particular participants ensure that the results of the study are valid, representative, and unbiased?
4. Are the instruments described? Are the instruments appropriate for the study? Are these instruments reliable and valid?
5. Were the findings of the study logically presented? Are these findings important?
6. Are possible causes and correlations discussed appropriately?
7. Are the visual tools used clear and accurate?

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The full paper must be at least 2 pages.