Summarize and evaluate 2 research articles
summarize, evaluate and critique each of the articles below:
1. Mukherjee, S. Lightfoot, j. & Sloper P. (2000) The inclusion of Pupils with Chronic Health conditions in mainstream schools; What does it mean for their teachers? Educational Research Vol 42:1 p 59-72
2. Mroz, M & Letts, C. (2008) Interview Stories: Early years Practitioners Experiences with Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs Child Language, Teaching & Therapy Vol. 24:1 pp 73-93
Guidelines:
Introduction : introduction to the topic of research and the conclusions drawn from research
Points to be covered:
Overview of methods used
evaluation of research (advantages/disadvantages)
evaluations of conclusions drawn by researchers are these valid conclusions on the basis of research conducted?
Outline both articles separately:
Aims of research study
methods used qualitative, quantitative, sample group, age, size, bias?
results what did it conclude?
discussion : discuss the two different approaches to conducting research, their methods, sample groups etc and the strength and weaknesses of both articles.