ANALYZE A SOCIAL SCIENCE PARADIGM STUDY
Your task is to discuss the article as if you were evaluating it for use in your research project.
Each paper will include at least two sources:
- your textbook/class notes related to the paradigm and
- the scholarly article you are examining. Your task is to discuss your topic as if you were proposing a research
Then complete these tasks.
- First, remind the reader of your topic.
- Second, discuss:
- what specific method used is by the article, (Quantative) (The Polls)
- how it fits within the paradigm- Social Science Paradigm
- why it is a good fit for your
- Third, evaluate any one conclusion the authors make following the claim, data, warrant structure of the Toulmin Model.
- Finally, based upon this article, pose a potential research question on your This is only for practice, so be sure the question is only based upon your specific article.
Guide for choosing Articles for Analysis
Things to look for:
• Studies in communication journals
• Full studies that have analyses of data
• Studies that have identifiable methods
Do Not Use:
• Meta-analyses
• Literature Reviews
• Theoretical pieces
• Conference papers
• Dissertations
• Book chapters
Technical Requirements
- Length 2-3 pages. If you must go a little over, that’s ok
- Proper APA format, particularly when citing the article
- The scholarly research article must be from the paradigm you claim.
- Proper use of the Toulmin Model
- File saved as an Adobe .pdf
- Grammar and spelling
- The papers must be turned in on Canvas by midnight on the due date.