Overview
QUESTIONS TO EVALUATE AN ARTICLE
Answer the following questions about the article in the order given. If you do not answer them in order then it will not count for points (so if you go from quest 1 to question 3 you will not get points for question 2)
- What is the core argument of the article (15)
- Describe the methodology. Is it sound? Why or why not? (20)
- Does the data line up with the analysis? Explain your reasoning. (20)
- What is the core empirical contribution? Is it sound? Why or why not? (10)
- What is the core theoretical contribution? Is it sound? Why or why not? (10)
- If you were studying something totally unrelated to the topic of the article where/how could you utilize this article? (10)
- Overall is this a good article? Explain why or why not (Note: A good article is not a flawless one, but the strengths should outweigh the weaknesses). (15)