Assignment: Informing Science
Article: Framework of Problem-Based Research: A Guide for Novice Researchers on the Development of a Research-Worthy Problem by Timothy J. Ellis and Yair Levy.
a. What is the purpose of this article? What is your evidence for suggesting this is the purpose? If it is not overtly stated, then what do you think the author's purpose was?
b. List and discuss 2 to 3 articles representing some of prior research on which this study is based (hint: see the lit review)
c. What are some of the key points or findings this article presents?
d. What is the significance of the study? (significance is what the article contributes as a whole to the body of knowledge about this topic)
e. Do the authors present recommendations for future research and studies that build on the topics discussed in this article?
f. What do the authors do well in this article?
g. What problems do you see with the article (problem definition, data collection, literature, conclusions)? Why do you think these are problems?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.