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Could you guide me with this, so that I will know how to prepare my paper, and explain to me what the instructor is asking me to do, because I really do not understand this. Thanks

Search the Cybrary to access the ERIC database; use the ERIC database to locate the following journal article:

McCoy, D. R., & Sorensen, C. K. (2003). Policy perspectives on selected virtual universities in the United States. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 4(2), 89-107. (EJ670101)

Provide a comprehensive overview of this educational research journal article. Use the following criteria/questions to evaluate this educational research article:

What is the focus of this study?
Describe the research problem.
Is the methodology explained in a manner that allows the reader to understand the research process which is being applied? If so, describe the research methodology that was applied to examine the research problem. If not, explain why not.
Are the findings communicated in a clear manner? If so, explain the overall findings of this study. If not, explain why not.
Are the conclusions of the study appropriate or in line with the results of the study?
Does the author provide recommendations for future research? If so, what are they?

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Overview of case studies and articles on virtual universities in the United States. The articles are from Eric Digest and ERIC database.

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First, you need to go the website she has listed and pull up the article that is listed as well: Policy perspectives on selected virtual universities in the United States. Quarterly Review of Distance Education

The paper that she is asking you to write can be in paragraph form or in sections.

You just need to answer the questions about reading the article:

What is the focus of this study? (who or what is being studied- you will find that ...

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