Journal Article Review: The first part of your review should include a
summary of the article. Each journal consists of an Introduction, Methods,
Results, & a Discussion section. (This portion of the paper should be 2-3
pages).
INTRODUCTION: Identify the general question and the specific hypothesis
METHODS SECTION: Identify how the authors test their hypothesis, operational
definitions, dependent and independent variables, subjects used &
characteristics, types of measurement used.
RESULTS SECTION: Identify how the data was analyzed, which effects were &
were not significant, and the author’s findings/conclusions.
DISCUSSION SECTION: Identify the following:
a. Did the results support the hypothesis?
b. What were the limitations of the study?
c. What future studies or areas do the authors’ suggest this
information would benefit and why?
In the next section of the review, explain why this article interested & or related to
you. For example, was the research valuable, was the study practical/helpful; to
whom; was the study conducted ethically, should more research be conducted in
this area, who do the results of this study apply to, & what would you recommend
the next step to be in this line of research? (This section should be
approximately 1-2 pages)
FORMATTING INFORMATION:
a. Overall, the review should be 3-5 typed pages and double-spaced (This
does not include the cover or reference pages).
b. Attach a copy of the printed journal article to your typed review.
c. The journal article reviews MUST follow APA style (6th edition)
d. Be sure to use APA formatting in all aspects of the paper: title page, body of paper, in-text citations and reference page
There are faxes for this order.


