Complete a 700-800 word critique of a business article on anarea of your interest (marketing, tourism, HR, etc.) from a refereed journal. Attach an electronic copy of the article, and include a cover
Academic Journal Criticism
_ some simple ways to judge an article
_ titles, abstract, table of contents tells us about relevancy
_ the number of citations may tell us something about usefulness and
acceptance
_ the impact factor of the journal may tell us about the quality of the
journal
_ they may help us to discern obvious problems with an article
_ some questions we may ask about an specific article:
_ is the main research question or problem statement presented in a
clear and analytical way?
_ is the relevance of the research question made transparent?
_ does this study build directly upon previous research?
_ will the study make a contribution to the field?
_ is there a theory that guides the research?
Academic Journal Criticism
_ questions...
_ is the theory described relevant and is it explained in an
understandable, structured, and convincing manner?
_ are the methods used in the study explained in a clear manner?
_ is the choice of certain methods motivated in a convincing way?
_ is the sample appropriate?
_ are the research design and/or the questionnaire appropriate for this
study?
_ are the measures of the variables valid and reliable?
_ has the author used the appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative
technique?
_ do the conclusions result from the findings of the study?
_ do the conclusions give a clear answer to the main research question?
_ has the author considered the limitations of the study?
_ has the author presented the limitations in the article?