Journal Article Review Assignment
The Journal Article Reviews for this class are to follow the five steps
First Cite the article: APA format as follows:
Example: Citronella, C. (2003). Hispanic employment and the Holland typology of work. Career Development Quarterly, 37(3), 257-268.
Part 1. Purpose of the study/article.
Example: The purpose of this article is to extend the earlier work of Gottfredson, Holland, and Gottfredson (1975) by examining the representation of Hispanics in Holland types across educational levels.
Part 2. Data used.
Example: Arbona analyzed data obtained from tables of 1980 employment by sex and ethnic group published by the U.S. Bureau of the Census.
Occupational titles were classified according to General Educational Level, using the General Educational Development Scale, and Holland type of work, using the Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes.
Part 3. Method used
Example: The authored performed a multiple regression model with the dependent variables indicating whether the individual is Hispanic or of nonHispanic ethnic background.
Part 4. Outcome/summary of major points covered.
Example: Arbona found that both Black and Hispanic men are over- represented in “realistic” low level jobs, and under-represented in all other types of work. Women, regardless of ethnic group, are over-represented in social and conventional work. Women of color, however, are also over-represented in lowlevel realistic jobs. Other within-ethnic group differences are noted.
Part 5: Critique the author’s work: Answer the following questions:
• Is the question worth asking?
• Are you persuaded by their answer?
• What is the strongest/weakest aspect of the argument/evidence?
• What questions remain for you?
• What would be a good extension or elaboration of this work?
You can choose any microeconomic topic you want to research.
The examples above are very short, try to be more detailed. You must choose 4 articles. In total, this should be 8-10 pages. Label each paper and each section. Please double-space your assignment and use Times New Roman 11pt font.
You may do a 5th paper (10-12 pages) for extra credit.
