http://melaniestefan.net/Bohannon.pdf

1. Research objective(s):

a) Is the problem/purpose statement clear and focused? Discuss strengths and limitations about the presentation of the problem.

b) Were the research questions stated explicitly or implied and how did this affect the material presented?

2. Research design: (quantitative: experimental, quasi-experimental; qualitative, or mixed methods)

3. Research population(s) and why they were targeted:

4. Participant recruitment method(s) - How were human subjects rights protected? How were subjects chosen (sampling method) and was this appropriate for this study? Is the sample sufficient for this study? Why or why not?

5. Measurement tools (survey/questionnaire, direct or indirect observation?) Was the measurement tool appropriate? Were the instruments reliable and valid? Strengths and weaknesses of the tool?

6. Data analysis measures and tools a) Did the authors explain the type of tests used and offer a rational for their choice of test?