An analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the research design and methodology (~2 pages double space). This section should include both strengths and weaknesses, as every study has its merits and limitations. Think about creating 4-5 strengths/weaknesses for this section, with an entire paragraph devoted to each one (e.g., 3 strengths/1 weakness; 2 strengths, 3 weaknesses). For each strength/weakness you want to focus on, you need to (a) describe the strength/weakness in the study, (b) describe information from sources (textbook or articles) that support the point you’re trying to make, and (c) show how the article does or does not align with the recommendations from the textbook. For example, if you want to say that the experimental study had poor internal validity, you need to define what internal validity is, specify which threat to internal validity the study has not addressed, and explain why the weakness related to internal validity is a problem for results of the study. It would not be sufficient to simply say they did not randomize participants and that is a threat to internal validity. You need to explain in detail what the concept is and why it creates a problem for the study. This section should include lots of APA-formatted in-text citations from the textbook and the article you’re analyzing.
Also, do not use any direct quotes from the article or from the textbook. The key is to paraphrase these ideas into your own words while giving credit to the original source.
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