Spring ‘23 Quantitative Analysis of a Professional Journal Article on Environmental Solutions Worksheet:
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Instructions: After the library orientation, you will select a professional journal article that focuses on solutions to environmental problems and is based on original scientific research. This is an individual assignment. Please complete the following:
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Publication and writing features |
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2. Journal Type: Check all that apply |
Online/Web______ Printed/Hard copy_____ Monthly______ Quarterly______ Other?_______
If other, please explain below: |
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3. Database where you found the article: |
For example: Science Direct |
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4. Peer Reviewed? Y/N The answer should be “yes” because it is required for this assignment. Check article using Ulrich’s Directory. |
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5. Authors’ Name(s) (first three only) |
Author 1 Author 2Author 3 |
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6. Provide information on the academic credentials and research focus (if available) of each author you named. (1 to 2 sentences.) (Example) Ryan Holifield, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Geography and Urban Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. His research focuses on human dimensions of environmental change, addressing issues of democracy, governance, policy, and social and environmental justice. |
Author 1 Author 2Author 3 |
7. Why does knowing the authors and their credentials contribute to the scientific reliability of this article?8. Check all of the sections below that you see in your article. (The sections are usually introduced with a bold title, but not always.) |
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____Title ____Abstract ____Introduction ____Keywords ____Purpose or Purpose statement ____Literature Review ____Definitions ____Research question |
____Limitations ____Hypothesis ____Design specifications ____Methodology/use of scientific method ____Data collection and analysis ____Results/findings ____Recommendations for the future ____References |
9. Why are abstracts used in professional journal articles, and not in magazine or trade journal articles? |
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10. How helpful is the formatting and design in the article? (Look at the sections and subsections, columns, fonts, and alignment.) |
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11. How helpful are the visuals, graphs, charts and tables? |
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12. How well is the article written? A. Is there a lot of “jargon” or are there technical terms only an expert in the field would understand? If yes, provide examples. B. Are the technical terms defined or explained?
C. Who is the primary audience?
D. Overall is the article written on a level that is appropriate for the primary audience?
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Provide the complete citation for the journal article you analyzed here. Remember it should be in APA documentation style.