Research question is “How does unemployment affect self-esteem?”
Introduce your research question
Start off by presenting your research question. Address why you chose the topic or why you find it interesting state the specific lines of research you will be discussing
Describe each article (or each line of research, depending on what makes sense).
Compare studies. Determine which aspects of the studies are relevant.
Point out strengths and weaknesses in the studies.
Compare: multicultural implications, findings, relevance and/or significance, research assumptions, research theories tested, hypotheses stated, research designs used, variables selected (independent and dependent), results obtained, interpretation of results, speculations about future studies
Evaluate the work done in the area you are researching based on your comparisons and state: strengths – supported with evidence, weaknesses – supported with evidence, what requires further study
Summarize your findings
Summarize what is known and not known, make recommendations, suggest future studies, specify how future studies would contribute to the work already done
