Article Analysis Answer Sheet

1. What is KEY ARGUMENT being communicated by the author based on their

main research findings). (This is not a summary of the article; this is not what the
article is “about”; it is the central argument based on the research evidence provided by
the author).

2. What is the author’s approach and research method? (i.e. how do they collect
the data?) What are the size and characteristics of the sample?

Approach:

Method(s) used:

Sample size:

Participant characteristics:

3. Outline three pieces of data/information that the author uses to support their
argument that are drawn from their results/findings (Not just 3 random facts
from the article - this must be data from the research that the author uses to support the
main idea that you identify above.). Explain how the evidence is related to the main idea
– that is, how does this data example support the themes revealed or the relationship
between important variables in the study.

a) Data:

Relation to the main argument/themes of the research:

b) Data:

Relation to the main argument/themes of the research:

a) Data:

Relation to the main argument/themes of the research:

4. Is the information provided verifiable and well-researched? Use the factors/questions

listed in the hint sheet to make your evaluation here. Give specific information on as
many of the points as possible.