JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS

For this review you will search for an article on a topic related to the week's assigned reading.You may choose your article from any of the professional journals of special education foundthrough the Jerry Falwell Library website or Questria.

Each article you choose must be current (written within the last 5 years) and related to students with special needs and the topics addressed in the assigned week's readings. Once you locate an article, read it through at least twice. It make take multiple readings to obtain a full understanding.

When composing each review, use a professional writing style.The paper needs to be at least one page long, double spaced and written in Times New Roman, 12 pt font. It should follow the format described below.

1. Write the article citation at the top of the review in APA format.

2. Write a summary of the article. Include the purpose, how any research was conducted, the results and any other pertinent information.

The length of the summary should be 1-3 paragraphs, depending on the length of the article.

3. Critique the article by discussing the implication of the results of the study, or the information presented. Express your opinion of the article and research findings. The critique should be 1-2 paragraphs.

4. In the final paragraph of the review, discuss how the author could expand on the results, what the information means in the big picture. Include what the focus should be for future related research.

5. Be sure to cite any direct quotes or paraphrases from the article using APA format. If sources other than the chosen article are cited in the critique, a reference page should be included.

TOPICS TO CHOOSE FROM:

1. Assessing & Evaluating Learner Progress

OR

2. Selecting Instructional Strategies for Teaching All Learners