How to Critique Journal Articles in the Social Sciences
“[The book] provides an accessible introduction to thinking about the place of peer-reviewed research by scaffolding student’s learning on to what they already know from personal opinion, newspapers and websites.” (Alex Bowers)“The author does a fantastic job of simplifying complex concepts and jargons so the lay person can understand them.” (Osabuohien Amienyi)“It is readable and comprehensive and helps students understand the main way researchers and academics write and think about knowledge and research.” (Kevin Borders)“The one main theme that I liked as I read the book is how the author took a real-world approach to research and using evidenced-based sources while incorporating critical thinking skills and reflection.” (Brian Christenson)“The breezy tone and appropriate use of examples throughout the text make this an unusually accessible and useful text for students. I don’t know of another resource that addresses this topic as well for LIS students.” (Chad Morgan)