All three of the following are demonstrated: (1) statement of problem is presented clearly and logically with evidence drawn from the article (2) the purpose and importance of the study is presented and supported with content from the article; (3) the research questions or hypotheses are noted

All three of the following are demonstrated: (1) type of study is noted – quantitative or qualitative; (2) study design is noted – explanatory, descriptive, exploratory, evaluation; (3) independent and dependent variable (s) are noted.

All four of the following are demonstrated; (1) the sampling method and type is noted – probability or non-probability – snowball, convenience, random, quota, etc; (2) sample size is noted (3) characteristics of sample are presented; (4) representativeness of sample is discussed.

All three of the following are demonstrated; (1) the data collection instrument is discussed (survey, interview, tests, etc); (2) reliability and validity of instruments are addressed; (3) data collection procedure is presented clearly and concisely – time frames, location, participants’ permission and confidentiality and/or anonymity

All three of the following are demonstrated; (1) the data analysis is described; (2) descriptive statistics clearly describe the sample; (3) inferential statistics used to test the hypothesis are noted.

All four of the following are demonstrated; (1) the results of the study are presented; (2) the interpretation of results is clearly and concisely described; (3) generalizability of findings is discussed (4) suggestions for further study are noted.

All four of the following are demonstrated; (1) your overall thoughts of the study is noted – defective, substandard, or adequate; (2) a discussion of your rating is clearly and logically presented; (3) your discussion addresses strengths and weaknesses of the study; (4) cultural and ethical issues are discusse