IMC512: Digital Literacy Individual Assignment (10%): Article Review - 2025

IMC512 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT (10%): ARTICLE REVIEW 

INTRODUCTION 

An article review is a structured analysis of a scholarly source, such as a journal article or academic book, that involves summarizing its key arguments, findings, and underlying reasoning, as well as critically evaluating its contribution to the field. This assignment requires students to identify, read, and analyze ONE PRIMARY RESEARCH ARTICLErelated to Digital Literacy, assessing its relevance, strengths, and limitations. The review should demonstrate an understanding of the article's scholarly impact while engaging with its ideas in a thoughtful and critical manner. 

ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW 

An article review is a structured academic exercise that involves engaging critically with a scholarly source. This task requires students to summarize, analyze, and critique a primary research article related to Digital Literacy. The review should not only highlight the key arguments, findings, and methodology but also assess the article's contributions and limitations within its field of study. 

IMC512 LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By completing this assignment, students will: 

• Develop critical reading and analytical skills. 
• Learn to summarize academic research effectively. 
• Assess the credibility and impact of a scholarly work.
• Strengthen academic writing and argumentation abilities.

IMC512 ARTICLE SELECTION CRITERIA 

1. The article must be a peer-reviewed journal article(not a blog post, magazine article, or news report). 
2. It must focus on Digital Literacyor a closely related topic. 
3. It should be a primary research article(containing original research findings, methodology, and discussion). 
4. Published within the last five yearsto ensure relevance. 
5. Approval from the instructor may be required before proceeding with the review. 

IMC512 ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE 

Your article review should follow this structured format: 

1. Introduction (100-200 words)

• Provide the full citation of the article (in APA format as required). 
• Briefly introduce the article's author, topic, purpose, and significance. 
• Clearly state the objective of your review. (you can refer to this course "Learning Objectives") 

2. Summary of the Article (200-400 words)

• Identify the research question or problem addressed by the article. • Explain the methodology used in the study. 
• Highlight the key findings and arguments. 
• Summarize the conclusion drawn by the author(s). 

3. Critical Analysis (300-700 words) 

• Evaluate the strengths of the article (e.g., robust methodology, innovative findings, contribution to knowledge). 
• Discuss the limitationsor weaknesses (e.g., small sample size, potential bias, lack of certain perspectives). 
• Compare the article with another related research (if applicable). 
• Provide your own insights regarding the article's impact on the study of Digital Literacy. 

4. Conclusion (100-200 words)

• Summarize the key points of your review. 
• Reflect on the article's overall value to the academic field. 
• Suggest any future research directions or improvements. 

FORMATTING AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES 

• Word Count: 800-1,200 words (excluding references). 
• Formatting Style: APA (as specified by the instructor). 
• Font & Spacing:Times New Roman, 12-pt font, double-spaced. 
• Submission Format: PDF. 
• Plagiarism Policy: All reviews must be original and properly cited. Any plagiarism will result in academic penalties. 
• Deadline: WEEK 4