Peer-reviewed Article Analysis

A research article submitted to a peer-reviewed journal should have a clear problem statement and include a conceptual or theoretical framework. Write a 3- to 5-page paper that addresses the following:
• How and why the problem statement and conceptual or theoretical framework are important in applied research (use Module 3 course readings and homepage to guide your discussion).
• Next select ONE article from the list below.
o Locate and summarize the problem statement.
o Locate and summarize the conceptual or theoretical framework.
§ If a conceptual or theoretical framework is not presented, discuss why you feel the author did not include one.
• Evaluate the problem statement and purpose statement using the following questions as a guide:
o Is the purpose statement clear and concise? Is it directly linked to the problem statement?
o Does the purpose statement include relationships among variables (quantitative) or a central phenomenon (qualitative)?
o Does the purpose statement identify the participants and site?
o Does the purpose statement mention a theory?
• Evaluate the conceptual or theoretical framework using the following questions as a guide:
o Does the literature review establish the basis for the conceptual or theoretical framework?
o Is the conceptual or theoretical framework easy to follow and logical?
o Does the conceptual or theoretical framework contribute to the study in a meaningful way?
• Provide a brief conclusion that discusses your understanding of the problem statement and conceptual/theoretical framework in relation to a proposed doctoral study topic under consideration.
Select ONE article for this assignment:
Reeves, T., & Stich, A. (2011). Tackling Suboptimal Bachelor’s Degree Completion Rates through Training in Self-Regulated Learning (SRL). Innovative Higher Education, 36(1), 3-17.
D’Agostino, M. (2010). Measuring Social Capital as an Outcome of Service Learning. Innovative Higher Education, 35(5), 313-328.
Jin Soo, C., & Neuman, D. (2007). High school students’ Information seeking and use for class projects. Journal Of The American Society For Information Science & Technology, 58(10), 1503-1517
Swanson, E., Solis, M., Ciullo, S., & McKenna, J. W. (2012). Special education teacher’s perceptions and instructional practices in response to intervention implementation. Learning Disability Quarterly, 35 (2), 115-126.
Rodgers, M., Grays, M., Fulcher, K., & Jurich, D. (2013). Improving Academic Program Assessment: A Mixed Methods Study. Innovative Higher Education, 38(5), 383-395.