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Question: ASSIGNMENT2 DETAILS

In order to complete this assignment you need to:

? Briefly introduce the topic covered in your chosen research articles.

? Engage in a critical reading of your chosen article (1 from the 4 available choices) and briefly describe this process.

o Identify various sections of the article, including the

a) review of the literature,

b) methodology,

c) results and

d) conclusions and evaluate these using course readings and learnings. Outline any gaps, oversights or general issues with the analysis and conclusions presented in the article.

? Use an online database search to locate a second peer-reviewed, research article on the same or similar topic which either supports the conclusions made in the previous article, or stands in contrast in some way, while also considering any key contextual factors that may influence these similarities or differences (country of origin, study participants/participant context, theoretical framing, etc.).

o Use your second article to expand on your analysis by outlining your process of critical reading/evaluation of this second article.

? Synthesize what you have learned from your critical analysis by comparing and contrasting the two articles and integrating other sources.

? Use your analysis of these two articles to consider implications for the field in terms of teaching practice or any other relevant element of the educational system.

? Other Requirements:

o Your analysis must include at leastsixacademic references, including:

? a) yourtwo chosen research articles;

? b)your textbook;

? And c) at leastthreeother recent and relevant texts from the reading list or beyond which supported your process of critical reading and analysis and/or understanding of the research topic you examined.

o Present your work professionally, demonstrating appropriate academic literacy including APA 6thedition referencing.