Qualitative article and discussion

Qualitative Article Review

Using the Topical Reference List read 1 qualitative research study critically. Consider the following elements in your paper. This example can be used with either Case Study research or Narrative research.

1. No Title: The APA reference for your article should be placed at the beginning of the review of each article. Do not write a creative title as you would use for an essay. Instead, what you might usually think of as the end reference should appear on the first line in APA format. Your instructor should be able to go to the article to read it.

2. Include discussions of these sections:

   1. Introduction – State the research problem the study presents and the reason for the study. Do not give your opinion at this point.

   2. Description –What method did the researcher use in the study? Was it a Case Study or a Narrative? If it was a Case Study, give a thick description of the research. Include information on participants, phenomenon, materials and procedures used. If it was a Narrative, briefly give a short synopsis of the stories. Do not give your opinion at this point.

   3. Evaluation – Give the analysis of the data. What were the results of the study? Did the researcher feel that the research served the purpose intended? Do not give your opinion at this point.

   4. Explanation – What did the researcher discover in doing the research? Was there a pattern in stories or in the different cases? What was the Narrative researcher’s interpretation?

   5. Give your opinion of the success or lack of success of the research. In your opinion how beneficial is the research that was conducted. For whom can it be helpful? Add any other comments about the research study that you want to add.