Using the two articles from below (one is quantitative and the other is qualitative), produce a 250 word summary of key information from each of the articles on the template provided . Each summary should be formatted using the subheadings provided in the template: Purpose / aims Rationale Hypothesis/es (if appropriate) Method and design Key findings Interpretation of key findings Conclusions MARKING CRITERIA A successful critique will: • Summarise the research problem • Consider the clarity of and evidence base for the problem • Describe the rationale for the research problem • Summarise any specific hypotheses stated (if appropriate) • Summarise key aspects of methods and study design • Summarise the key research findings relating to the research question • Summarise the authors’ interpretations of the key findings as they relate to the research question, background theory and previous research • Summarise the study conclusions ADDITIONAL NOTES: 1. WORD-LIMIT Exceeding the specified word-limit(s) will result in a 5% penalty, plus a further 5% penalty for every 10% of the original word-limit. Submissions of over 150% of the word-limit will be awarded a zero mark. 2. GRAMMAR, REFERENCING, PRESENTATION, APPENDICES In addition your written work will be assessed for the standard of grammar, referencing, presentation and, where applicable, appropriate use of appendices. Conformity with academic conventions of writing, referencing and presentation standards is expected with all academic work. Failing to meet required standards in your written work will result in a penalty, up to a maximum of 10%. More specifically, marks will be deducted for: • Poor grammar: unclear meaning; poor use of sentences/paragraphs; use of colloquial language; • Incorrect or no use of punctuation; frequent use of abbreviations. • Frequent occurrences of incorrect spelling. • Limited or no use of an accepted referencing system (please see the Student Handbook, or ‘Cite them right: referencing made easy’ [available from the University Shop and the Library] for full details of the approved referencing system). • Presentation that is untidy or does not conform to guidelines on formatting and layout. • Inappropriate use of appendices in relation to specific guidance given in writing by module tutors.