Introduction

This assignment provides experience in evaluating the methods and data analysis techniques of studies published in refereed journals. Identifying these aspects helps in understanding the applications of methods to a social problem.

Recommended: Please read the Review of MS#03-27. This series of letters shows an actual review of a manuscript submitted to Rural Sociology, the flagship journal of the Rural Sociological Society. Reading these letters will help you understand how the community of scholars reviews research reports.

The Instructions for the Written Assignments describe requirements and grading.

Assignment

Complete these tasks for both articles in your topic area:

1. How were the data collected (i.e., survey, content analysis, experiment, evaluation research)?
2. What were the advantages and limitations of using this methodology for this study?
3. If the data were collected using survey instruments, then describe a qualitative procedure that could have been used to complement these data.
4. If the data were collected using a qualitative method, then describe a survey research procedure that could have been used to complement these data.

Due Date:

Please submit a paper copy of your assignment to Mr. Teesdale on or prior to Tuesday, December 2nd. Electronic submissions will not be accepted.