ASSIGNMENT # 2 – CRITICAL ANALYSIS – Three (3) peer-reviewed journal articles. 4-page minimum. Do not cite any websites or magazines; use of non-approved sources will result in a zero. Turn in a copy to the Canvas drop box. Late papers lose 25% prior to grading. No email submission accepted. Goal: To evaluate the three research articles from an unbiased and unprejudiced perspective.
Research Phase.
Using the SJSU library databases, locate three peer-reviewed journal articles that relate to your topic. Read each article carefully and critically, using techniques discussed in class.
Submission Criteria:
- Describe the issue and its importance to your professional field in the introduction.
- Identify common themes from all three sources. Share the results of your analysis in narrative paragraphs.
- What content and conclusions (from the sources) can be used for your research paper?
Critical analysis section:
- In your professional opinion, what was profound or new in each of the articles?
- What were the strengths in content? (validation of your topic).
- What words from the articles can you use as the basis of section headings? Describe in narrative fashion, not as a list.
