Instruction
SUPPLEMENTARY READING REPORT FORM
Directions: Please type your responses. Name:
Date:
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1. (In one sentence), what is the problem or gap in the literature that this research article is trying to address?
2. (In two sentences or less), what are the research questions in this study?
3. (In two sentences or less), what, if any, are the theoretical perspectives discussed?
4. (In four sentences or less), what methods are used to answer the research question or test hypotheses? Describe the data, sample, measures (e.g., independent and dependent variables), and analytic strategy?
5. (In one sentence), what type of study/article is this (quantitative, qualitative, literature review, legislative brief, report, theoretical, opinion, etc.)?
6. (In three sentences or less), what are the results/findings and how does the author present the results? Refer to tables as needed.
7. (In bullet format), what are the author-reported limitations?
8. (In bullet format), note two words or phrases that are unfamiliar to you or that are used in a special sense?
9. (In bullet format), note two specific concepts that stand out to you as noteworthy in some way (e.g., something new to you, something you have never thought about, or are seeing through a new lens). List the page number where you found the concept.
10. (In four sentences or less) What, if any, items did you find confusing, puzzling, or perplexing in this article? Note the item and be sure to ask for clarification.