Expanded Comparison
Matrix

Article 1

Article 2

Article 3

Title/Author(s)

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Purpose of the study

What is the author’s rationale for selecting this
topic?Does he build a strong case?

Research Question(s)

What question(s) does the author present?

Literature Review

How is this organized? What are the main themes found
in the review? Who are the main authors used?

Sample Population(s)

What group(s) is/are being studied?

Limitations

What are the limitations of the study?Why can it only
encompass so much?

Results/Conclusions

What did the author find through the study?Was the
original questionanswered?