FSHN3100 Research Methods | Foundations of Methods and Statistics

Question:

A critical skill for research projects is the ability to evaluate the work you are using to construct your arguments. This can be done using a set of widely recognized criteria, beyond the idiosyncratic views of the author. Assessing your research materials contains two main elements: the summary and critique. Together with a third element, advancing original interpretations, they constitute the essential building blocks of professional writing. In each annotation you should address the significance of the source for your research topic/question, and identify the research question, primary sources, and main conclusions of the source you’re evaluating. Also, you may include your personal interpretation of the source’s  value to your research. You have the option to use these sources when drafting your TNS Talk and Final Paper. The assignment should be at least 750 words. Submitted through UBLearns.

Grading Criteria: (out of 100 pts)

Clear & concise articulation of rel evance of source to your research topic/question: 5 pts

Identify the research question(s) of the source: 5 pts.

Identify the primary sources of the work you are evaluating: 5 pts

Identify the main conclusions of the source you’re evaluating: 5 pts

Correct in-text and bibliography citations (MLA, APA, or Chicago): 5 pts

Clear, specific, and relevant description of contexts of each source: 20 pts

Word count/page length: 15 pts

Incorporation of feedback: 20 pts

Writing Mechanics (grammar, punctuation, margins, spacing, font, header/footer, title, word count): 20 pts

Citations: Ciations are required for the revised draft of this assignment. Citations are accepted in the most recent forms of MLA, Chicago, and APA styles. You can find references for each in the library and on Purdue OWL:

Assignments are to be typed in twelve-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced with one-inch margins. Page numbers must be included. Your name, the course section, assignment, and date should be included at the top of each assignment (either right or left aligned). All assignments should be submitted in the form of a Word or Pages document to UBLearns.

Late submissions automatically receive half points, unless we have previously discussed an extension. See syllabus for further details on my policies regarding late assignments and extensions