The aim of this assignment is to improve your skills in engaging with academic articles relevant to the module.
Description. You will be allocated a highly cited article from the Inf6320 reading list or the lectures (“Original Article (Article A)” on the allocation list) and an article which cites the original article (“Citing Article (Article B)” on the allocation list). Firstly, read both articles. Then carry out the following tasks.
1. Original Article (Article A)
I. Identify five items that Article A cites. For each of these five cited items, say why you think the author(s) of Article A cited the item, identifying one of the ten reasons below, and explaining why you think that reason applies. Note that you must use your own words, relating the explanation specifically to Article A.
2. Citing Article (Article B)
I. Say why you think the author(s) of Article B cited Article A, identifying one of the ten reasons below, and explaining why you think that reason applies. Note that you must use your own words, relating the explanation specifically to Article B.
3. Comparing articles A and B
I. Do one of the following:
a) Explain how the author(s) of Article B use Article A to develop their theory, framework, model or argument; identify whether you think this is a valid use of the material in Article A; and provide a judgment about the extent to which Article A has been important to the authors in writing Article B; OR
b) Compare and contrast the methodologies used in Articles A and B, bearing in mind the aims, hypothesis or research questions addressed in each; OR
c) Compare and contrast the conclusions drawn in Articles A and B, and say whether you feel they are soundly based on the arguments and research presented in the respective papers.
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