Journal Article Review
Purpose Statement and Research Question or Hypothesis:
Variables being studied: (independent and dependent variables (example diabetes and its effects on older adults)
Summary data of the population studied (i.e., demographics, number who completed questionnaires, types of policies studied, etc.):
Summary of methods and procedures (how was evidence collected; how was study conducted):
Summary of results: (what did the researcher discover?)
Are you convinced with the findings (i.e. did the researcher provide sufficient evidence to support his/her findings?):
Limitations of the study (what could have made the study better):
How will this study influence future research in this area?
At the end of the paper, discuss:
What is your overall reaction and opinion of the study?
What was interesting about the study?
Describe what you liked and/or dislike.
Did you have a clear understanding of the study?
What are your thoughts about the findings and the discussion? Would you change anything?