Abstract summarizing the article
The Problem 20 pts
What is the problem? Is the problem clearly stated?
Why is the problem important?
What is the purpose of the study?
Is there a study hypothesis?
Who were they researching
Review of the Literature 10 pts
What are some of the findings of the literature review?
Is there an underlying theory that supports the research inquiry?
Design and Procedure 10pts.
What research design was used?
What measurement tools were used
What were the procedures
What did the study measure?
Data Analysis 10 pts.
How was the data analyzed?
Was the data qualitative or quantitative?
Were the weaknesses discussed? What were the weaknesses?
What are the conclusions/findings 20 pts.
Whom/what will the results effect?
What policies might be impacted by the study’s findings?
How does the study relate to the field of social work in urban or rural areas?
How might the findings impact clients in rural or urban areas
H. What is your overall assessment of the study? 15 pts.
