Research methodology critiques.

Due dates: February 5, 12, March 5, 12, April 2

At beginning of class on the due dates, submit a 2-3 page research methodology critique. Suitable papers from the required readings are indicated with a *. Critiques must be submitted before the paper is discussed in class. For April 2nd (or if desired for earlier critques) you may choose a paper that is relevant to your research interests, send Kirstie an email with a link to the paper for approval.

Your critique should include:

• a brief description of the study's methodological approach
• your analysis of the strengths and benefits of this approach (what they identified and what you know)
• discussion of the appropriateness of this approach for the research question under investigation
• discussion of how their findings were impacted by their approach or their specific data collection choices
• identification of a complementary approach that would limit the biases and increase understanding of user behaviours
• discussion of how such an approach would do so

• professionalism (well-written, lack of typos, ideas clearly presented)
• depth of analysis (thoroughly examining each point)
• demonstration of understanding of concepts (convincing discussion of methodological choices grounded in course materials)
• original thought (going beyond paraphrasing what the authors discuss in the paper)