Assignment Guidance
Where to find the article? The full-text copy of the article can be located on-line via the UBT Digital Library.
What does an article review entail? Your review should
1. Identify the research question(s) addressed by the study. (Hint: The research question is usually formulated in the introductory to the article.) 2. Outline the theoretical framework underpinning the study. (Hint: The framework is usually presented in the introductory and the literature review sections of the article.) 3. Describe the research design and methods of data collection and analysis used by the authors to investigate the question. (Hint: The methods are normally presented in the methodology section of the article.) 4. Summarize the results of the study and assess the author(s)’ contribution to knowledge. (Hints: The results are normally presented in detail in the analysis/results section and are also summarized in the discussion/conclusions section.) 5. Critically examine the study. Here you may consider the following issues: a. Were the research questions interesting, original, and significant? b. Could there be other ways to explore the research questions? c. Did the study results help to answer the question? d. What are the limitations of the study? Format The theme font is Times New Roman The size is 12 What is expected of you? Your review should be able to demonstrate that: 1. You have carefully read and understood the article. (To do so, you need to read the article several times, highlight/underline the relevant parts, and make notes on the margins. Although you are not expected to possess the knowledge of these elements at the same level as the author(s), you are expected to show a basic grasp of those in the context of the article and to summarize the key points in your own words.)
2. You are able to read critically. (To do so, you need to practice the skills of critical reading)
3. You are able to clearly convey your thoughts and opinions in writing. (To do so, you ought to pay attention to proper spelling, word choice, grammar and clarity of expression.)
4. You are able to logically structure your presentation. (To do so, you may use the points identified in “What does an article review entail?” as a guideline and may divide your presentation into sections addressing specific points.)
5. You can properly reference the sources you cite. (To do so, you must appropriately reference all sources that you use in your assignment, including the reviewed article.) Aims and Learning Objectives The assignment is designed to help you 1. develop the essential skills of reading, understanding and evaluating the research literature in the field of management 2. develop competency in summarizing and critically examining the research evidence Assessment Criteria Students are expected to demonstrate: 1. the knowledge and understanding of the materials; 2. the ability to clearly articulate and communicate their own ideas and opinions in writing, to develop arguments, and to structure a written presentation in a logical and coherent manner
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