Topic: Introduction to research method Linguistics. My research topic is: How gender differs in second language acquisition? I will provide the peer-review report for you. What you need to do is to follow the instruction in the word document. Please notice that only summary and critique which deserves 27 points is need to do. Please for the instruction for that task. NOTE: As I am interested in your understanding and interpretation of the article, you must paraphrase. You can only have one quote in this assignment.

Draft 1 is worth 15 points. Content - Summary. Clearly discuss (1) the purpose; (2) the methodology; (3) the results; and (4) the conclusions of your study. Critique. Clearly identify at least one weakness of the study and explain why it is a weakness. Discussion of future studies. Suggest at least two changes and explain how a replication or follow-up study incorporating those changes would be beneficial to the field. The student uses her or his own words (there can only be one quote in the assignment).

Writing - Organization. The paper should be clearly organized, making it easy for the reader to understand your main points. Mechanics. As writing clearly is an essential part of communicating with your audience and presenting an effective paper, I will also take into consideration grammar and word choice. APA citation. Your article must be cited using APA. There will be an automatic deduction of 3 points if the citation is missing or is not in APA format. Length. Approximately 3-4 pages.

Draft 2 is worth 27 points. In order to receive full points on the second draft, you must address the comments given on the first draft. Content - Summary. Clearly discuss (1) the purpose; (2) the methodology; (3) the results; and (4) the conclusions of your study. Critique. Clearly identify at least one weakness of the study and explain why it is a weakness. Discussion of future studies. Suggest at least two changes and explain how a replication or follow-up study incorporating those changes would be beneficial to the field. The student uses her or his own words (there can only be one quote in the assignment).

Writing - Organization. The paper should be clearly organized, making it easy for the reader to understand your main points. Mechanics. As writing clearly is an essential part of communicating with your audience and presenting an effective paper, I will also take into consideration grammar and word choice. APA citation. Your article must be cited using APA. There will be an automatic deduction of 3 points if the citation is missing or is not in APA format. Length. Approximately 3-4 pages.