Reading Journal Articles Critically: 2 This workshop will: Review the idea of critiquing and analysis tools Highlight the patterns in shape and style that can occur in academic articles Reveal the power of structure and argument in scholarly writing Louise Livesey Academic Skills Adviser 13 January, 2015 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice The Plan… Understanding critiquing tools Introducing a specific reading tool (textscrolling) Applying the new tool to sample text 13 January, 2015 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 1.Understanding critiquing tools Critiquing tools understand how research is done and what it has found out assess the quality of research by questioning what has been written 13 January, 2015 Academic Skills Advice

3 examples of critiquing tools 1.Understanding critiquing tools 3 examples of critiquing tools Quantitative research: Coughlan et al (2007) Qualitative and quantitative: Adapted from Caldwell et al (2011) Qualitative research: Adapted from Shon (2012) 13 January, 2015 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 2.Introducing textscrolling Aerial overview of entire article Connections and disconnect Research issues Information relating to your work Sample article: Shallow and surface Deeper Research process 13 January, 2015 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 3.Applying textscrolling Activity 1: Your turn Read the article Make notations Transfer to tool Discuss findings 13 January, 2015 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice References Buchanan, A. (2015) Anecdotal to actual: identifying users of learning development to inform future practice. Journal of learning development in higher education. July. http://www.aldinhe.ac.uk/ojs/index.php?journal=jldhe&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=295&path%5B%5D=pdf Accessed 4 February 2016. Byl, E., Struyvan, K., Meurs, P., Abelshausen, B., Lombaerts, K., Engels, N., and Vanwing, (2015) Peer assisted learning as a tool for facilitating social and academic integration. Journal of learning development in higher education. November. http://www.aldinhe.ac.uk/ojs/index.php?journal=jldhe&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=343&path%5B%5D=pdf Accessed 4 February 2016. Caldwell, K., Henshaw, L., and Taylor, G. (2011) Developing a framework for critiquing health research: an early evaluation. Nurse Education Today. 31 (8) e1-e7. Coughlan, M., Cronin, P., and Ryan, F. (2007) Step-by-step guide to critiquing research – Part 1: quantitative research. British Journal of Nursing. 16 (11) 658-663. Shon, P. (2012) How to read journal articles in social science. London, Sage Publications Ltd. 13 January, 2015 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice Service Where are we? Chesham Building B0.23. Give us a call or come speak to us Monday-Thursday 10am-12pm and 1pm-4pm Who am I? Louise, the dedicated workshop adviser. Who can help me with study and writing skills? Lucy and Russell run Instant Study Skills Advice sessions Monday-Thursday and Writing Skills Clinics twice a week. You can also access self-help resources on our webpage. Who can give me maths advice? Helen and Michael specialise in Maths support for students though clinics and pre-booked appointments. How do I get in touch? Email: academic-skills@brad.ac.uk Telephone: 01274 236849 http://www.brad.ac.uk/academic-skills/induction/ 29/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice Any questions? 13 January, 2015 Academic Skills Advice