prepare an abstract of a research article that is related to the focus of a particular type of needs assessment or identification of performance problems.

Prepare an abstract of the article, specifically identifying the relevance to the needs assessment process as well as the data collection and analysis method(s) used.

The article that will be used is ,

Blake-Beard, S., Shapiro, M., & Ingols, C. (2021). A Model for Strengthening Mentors: Frames and Practices. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(12), 6465. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18126465

Instructions

identify some type of performance gap. The performance gap may be a broader gap between an organization's desired performance and actual performance, or a narrower gap associated with identifying training needs.

Described the research problem or issue that was investigated

Described and listed the research questions or objectives

Described the data collection and analysis method

Provided a summary of the study's results

Described any key limitations and/or assumptions

Explained the relevance to the needs assessment process

APA format

Sleezer, C. M., Russ-Eft, D. F., & Gupta, K. (2014). A practical guide to needs assessment. John Wiley & Sons.