Business Research Methods (ACFN 613)

Article Review Evaluation Criteria

S.N Criteria Weight Score

1 Appropriate format of the title page (including mentioning the title of 5%
the article, the author, the name of the journal, etc
2 Identification/analysis of the research type 5%
3 Identification/analysis of the statement of the problem and background 10%
of the study setting
4 Identification/ analysis of general and specific objectives 10%

5 Evaluation of literature review (Discussion on views reflected in the 5%

literature)
6 Variable identification and relevance of the variables to the study topic 5%
by relating it with the literatures reviewed
7 Variable identification, and how they are related to the 10%
Hypothesis formulation
8 Evaluation of method and design 15%
 Overall research design and its relevance to the study
 Sampling design and sample size
 Data collection method and sources
 Data analysis technique and its relevance for the study
9 Comparing results in the context of the stated objectives 10%
10 Relating conclusions and recommendations with the results 8%
11 Conclusion of the group (for example, Lessons learnt from the article) 10%
12 Referencing and writing language 7%
Total 100%
General guideline

 The report should be typed, 1.5 spaced, in 11 point Times New Romans
 There is no page limit as it depends on the article you will review
 Margins should be of normal dimensions – 1’’ from all sides except the left margin, which should
be 1.25’’
 Submission should include your review, a copy of the article you reviewed and a copy of this form
in this order.

Prepared by: Zenegnaw Abiy (PhD)