Criticising A Research

Question: Write an essay on The main focus of the criticising a research. Answer: The main focus of the criticising a research is to come up with ideas and plans and key points that the study is missing in order to develop its hold over a particular subject and develop its in the future which would help to use the outcomes of the study in future researches. The role of critiquing a research hence stands to be of immense importance. The present study will focus on developing a proper criticism on the subject of analysing Skilled General Migration Categories in Australia (Coghlan Brannick, 2014). The origin of the study was taken from the fact that the paradigm of the Australian labor force was undergoing a drastic change and the skilled migration was playing a key part in the development of labor force of Australia and in this scenario it was important to understand the role of General Skilled migration within the country. Since the skilled migrants have the potency to strengthen the Australian labor force it became highly important to evaluate the skilled general migration in Australia. In the given study various factors have been identified through which one could come to a conclusion that the study could have been much better or it could have serious positive impact if handled effectively (Denzin Lincoln, 2011). On the off chance it is also important to mention that success of a study highly depends upon its choice of objectives and it is extremely important to highlight in critique whether the choice of objectives taken for the study is in sync or not. The present study will take an opportunity to delve deep into the research study of the EVALUATION OF THE GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION CATEGORIES and effectively pick out the flaws of the study to make it much more effective in the future researches if there are any (Payne, 2014). Evaluation and Discussion of the Major Issues Criticism of the pre-introductory and initial phase of the research There are different ways through which a research could be evaluated and understood whether its outcomes are valid or not and if yes then to what extent are they valid. A good title is always an added perk to the research. People can understand the motive of the research through the title and in this case it could be said that the researchers have done a commendable job in sketching out a name of this research that is EVALUATION OF THE GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION CATEGORIES which would be done from the point of view of the Australian market (Thiollent, 2011). The title clearly sends a message about the research content as it will try to evaluate the general skilled migration categories staying in Australia. It is also important that the title has a clear cut connection with the research content that will help to justify the title chosen for the research. In this case it could be said that the choice of the research title have been effective and it is important to see how it can connect with the key aspects of the research when the research is taken forward (Silverman, 2013). First of all the initial part of the research containing the basic containing the basic illustration about GSM and point test is a good start of the research as it is not possible for everyone to have adequate and equal knowledge about the basic aspects of the migration topic. The initial part of the research has described the basic definition and functions of GSM and Point Test and it has also shed light on the classification of both the factors and also stated the basic objectives of both the factors as well (Coghlan Brannick, 2014). This pre-introductory phase of the research has given a brief but adequate basic introduction of the necessary processes for migration not only in Australia but also in any other nation across the world as well. Thus this initial illustration in the research about the basics of the considered context and topic gives an effective idea that what is going to be discussed in the following chapters (Payne, 2014). Providing the readers with a brief idea or overview regarding the research would have been much more helpful as it would have enabled the readers to understand the research topic in a much more detailed and effective manner. The researcher has missed out on this aspect as he/she has failed to provide with a brief overview or abstract in this research. Hence it could be said that the first part of the study could be further improved in order to provide the readers with the necessary urge to get engrossed in the study with much more enthusiasm and zeal (Thiollent, 2011). There are several questions that one critique has to keep in his or her mind while going through an article that would keep the investigation on track and will help the critique to play his or her part in the evaluation of the research. Since there is no abstract in the research it is very hard to understand whether the title has any connection with the study effectively or not and it could only be understood once ther e are ample elements gathered from the introduction part (Merrill West, 2009). The Abstract could have set a perfect platform for the viewers and the readers to understand what the research is all about and connect it effectively with the title to have a better understanding of the research study but as it is missing there is communication gap in the initial part of the study that can create an uninterested behavior of the viewers towards the study and it is recommended that the future researches include an abstract in the study (Dixon, 2009). Thus, it could be said that the initial pre-introductory of the research is good for a basic reader to realise the basic aspects of the considered research topic but the absence of the executive summary and abstract affects the overall utility of the initial section of the research. Addition of the executive summary and abstract in the research would have been more effective for giving a reader to give more specific idea about the process of the research. It could have been more effective for a reader to realise the basic aspects of the considered topic along with the most significant aspects and processes based on which the research has been conducted. The abstract and executive summary of a research gives a readers with the overview about some specific questions, such as what the research is all about? What are main focuses if the research? How it has been conducted? And what are the outcomes and concluded facts? (Silverman, 2013) However the absence of executive summary and abstract in the concerned research makes it tougher for a reader to have a brief idea about all above mentioned aspects which could cause confusing in the readers mind until he or she reaches up to the end of the research (Thiollent, 2011). Criticism of the introduction part The introduction part of the study is extremely compact in nature but what seems from the content is that the researcher has dealt with it in a generalised manner. The researcher has emphasised on reflecting the importance of general skilled migration from the point of view of Australian labor market. It was important for the researchers to keep in mind the bottom-line of the research which is showing the importance of evaluating the skilled general categories. It is known that a good introduction provides an effective platform for taking the study forward (Coghlan Brannick, 2014). The introduction provides the basis of the article which will help to design the article and focus on the laid objectives. The purpose of the study is to develop a strong hypothesis by evaluating the general skilled categories in Australia. Though there are no visible objectives given in the study but it could be said that the main objective of the study is to evaluate and find out the role of general ski lled categories in the Australian labor force. The introduction section of the study should have proper objectives that are relevant to study and should focus to answer relevant questions of the study that will help to complete the study effectively (Wodak, 2013). It is important to mention that the introduction of the research study in question doesnt have any objectives column or research question column and hence this part of the study is not clear. The introduction part of any study should sequentially reveal the purpose of the study which has been done partially as in the present study there are no clear objectives that has been framed to complete the research (Payne, 2014). The introduction section also defines the title of the study and in this case it could be said that the study has focused on defining the title of the study effectively. The introduction part provides a well balanced literature but the clear rationale of the study is missing. The purpose of the study is not stated with the introduction section and it could be said that this is a bit unconventional. This present research study has different purposes for different segments and doesnt have one common purpose to fulfill the study (Payne, 2014). It has to be said that intr oductions are extremely important for the development of a study effectively based on this but since the subject is a generic one there are no visible hypothesis framed for the study which is unusual for a research study. In the introduction part it is important to test the hypothesis of the study (Silverman, 2013). Since there are no significant hypothesis framed for the study it could be said that testing hypothesis has not been possible. Hence it could be said that even though the information provided in the introduction part in the study is relevant but the format of the study is not usual to the commonly adopted research frame. Thus, it can be clearly said that there are a lot of necessary improvements which must be done in this research in order to make it much more effective and reliable in nature. This will help the researcher to arrive at effective outcomes from the research. Hence it could be said that in the future researches it has to be kept in mind that the introductio n part will have to be kept precise, short and to the point which has not been done in this case (Sarantakos, 2012). Criticism of the research structure Another significant feature of the research is its formation and structure. The structure of the research is pretty effective and does not follow the conventional form of researches. Rather segmenting the research process based of different stages of the research conduction process the research has been segmented according to different aspects of the considered research topic and relevant contexts. The midsection of the research has been segmented based several significant aspects of the considered research topic, that is general skilled migration categories and system in Australia (Wodak, 2013). For example, the 1st segment of the research after the introduction (Description and Analysis of GSM Visas) has described the general aspects associated with the Australian Migration system and Point Criteria for different GSM segments. Thus, this section of the research gives a detailed overview of the GSM Visa system and procedure in Australia and including the description of the changing nature of the point criteria as well. Thus, this segment of the research generally describes the factors about the GSM Visa System and categories in Australia which would be evaluated in the next segments of the research (Coghlan Brannick, 2014). The next or 2nd segment in the middle phase of the research (Labour Market Outcomes of Points Tested Migrants) is also a significant phase of the research which provides the research with several of relevant and significant findings. This segment of the research contains significant data collected from various government surveys and researches related to the labour market outcomes of point tested migrates. A major part of the migrant visa or GSM system in most of the nations across the world is developed for gaining efficient workforce and industrial labour from other nations (Payne, 2014). This segment of the research has evaluated the GSM system, categories and point criteria in Australian migration system based on the detailed analysis of the survey and statistical data about the changing point criteria in Australia based on the changing industrial skill requirements. Another significant aspect which has been focused in this segment of the research is the necessity of English lang uage in the point criteria which significantly shed light on the visa allowance issues for people within the nation due to having inefficiency in English language (Andrews et al 2013). The third section in the middle phase of the research (Operational Issues in Skilled Migration) has focused on various survey data about the GSM migration in Australia related to the issues with the operation. This segment has of the research has evaluated the issues with the GSM Visa system and point criteria with the Australian migration system which is majorly focused at the purpose of the indentifying the constraints of the system for the applicants (Coghlan Brannick, 2014). The fourth segment (International Approaches to Skilled Migration) is the most effective segment of the research for evaluating the GSM categories in the Australian migration system as it has evaluated the GSM categories of the nation through comparing it with the migration system and GSM categories in various different and significant nations across the world (Sarantakos, 2012). Thus all these four segments in the middle phase of the research are effective for providing highly authentic and appropriate findings for this research but it has some significant constraints as well (Silverman, 2013). The literature about the research topic has been provides throughout the various segments of the research but a specified section regarding research review has been missed out by the researcher. There is a huge difference between literature and reviewing the available literature. The literature review part in a research gives a detailed overview of the most significant aspects related to the research topic. The researcher should have provided the literature review in a separate segment in this research. This would have enabled the researcher to understand the research gaps which are evident from the previous research in a better and effective manner. Although the pre-introductory part of the research has briefed about GSM categories and point criteria but it cannot be considered as an adequate literary illustration for giving a detailed overview of the significant aspects of the considered research topic (Payne, 2014). Apart from that, the research methodology part has been made quite brief and it could have been further elaborated in order to help the readers to understand the manner in which a research is carried out on a specific research topic. The research findings for the research have been achieved in the research through analysing the considered survey data in the four middle level chapters but the considered methodologies and data analysis process could have been discussed in a much more detailed manner (Wodak, 2013). Criticism of the research methodology When it comes on criticizing the methodology part of the research it is a bit confusing as the methodology part of the research has been explained in an ambiguous manner. There is scope for the researcher to make the methodology part more simple and structured in nature. The research findings have been gained in various different chapters in the middle phase of the research through analysing the considered research data but there are few segments which lack clarity and thus are unable to define the basic methodology of the research (Andrews et al 2013). First of all it should be mentioned that the research findings for the research have been majorly achieved through relying various significant data and survey reports published by the concerned Australian governmental authorities. The significant data sources which have been utilised and analysed for gaining the findings for this research are mentioned below, (Sarantakos, 2012) The longitudinal surveys of immigrants to Australia (LSIA 1 and 2) The recent DIMA survey of SDAS migrants The recent DIMA survey of former overseas students subsequently granted skilled Independent visas The forthcoming third longitudinal survey of Migration Program entrants (first wave data to be available in August 2005) All these significant data in the research has been analysed for gaining the research findings and appropriate evaluation of GRS categories in Australia. In this research, we have focused mainly on the quantitative data which has been gathered by organising a survey among the local population. There are various advantages of using quantitative research which we have tried to benefit from. It has helped us in testing the validity and reliability of the already available theories regarding the cause and the manner of the occurrence of a phenomenon. It helps us in testing the research hypothesis even before the collection of the data. The researcher is able to generalise the research findings based on random samples of sufficient size. The data obtained in this methods helps in undertaking quantitative predictions and the data collection can be done within a shorter span of time in a faster manner. The quantitative research methods help us to provide accurate numerical data thereby helping to make the data analysis much simpler and less time consuming. The quantitative research methods help in generating research results which are indepe ndent of the researcher. There are also some disadvantages which are associated with a quantitative research method. By utilising this method, the researcher has obtained knowledge which can be considered to be too generalised and abstract to be directly applicable to the local situations, context and specific population. The categories ustilised by the researcher may not highlight the understanding of the local population regarding the research topic. The theories utilised by the researcher could also fail to reflect the understanding of the local population. Moreover, the researcher can also neglect the occurrence of a phenomenon due to their excessive focus on testing the theory or hypothesis rather than generating a new theory or hypothesis. On the other hand the Australian GSM category and system has been compared with migration selection process in several other significant nations across the world for achieving better evaluation of the migrant selection process ad GSM categories in Australia. (Silverman, 2013). Four major survey reports about the migration selection process of Australia and detailed data about the migrant selection process in many other nations have been used in this research for achieving the desired findings. Thus, it should be mentioned that the research has been conducted on secondary basis. The secondary data which has been utilized in this research has been primarily been obtained from the works of reputed authors and scholars who have conducted their research on the same research topic in the recent past. Their works have been gathered from various sources such as the internet and the library where they are easily accessible in the form of books, articles, journals and blogs. The researcher has utilized the works of the previous researchers after review and analysing them in a thorough manner. The used secondary data sources is the most appropriate, authentic and reliable data sources for the research as these has been published by the government authorities which has effective access to the migration process across the nation (Wodak, 2013). All significant and important sources of information pertaining to this research have been mentioned in the research and none have been overlooked. The language utilized in this research is formal language which is easy for everyone to understand and is generally the norm in the professional fields. The researcher has utilised a few technical terms in this research in addition to the formal language so that it would be easy to understand for the readers. There are no jargon which have been utilised in this research and the research has been written in such a manner which suits the guidelines of an academic research. However, the researcher has missed out on providing a glossary of terms which has been utilised in this research. However, there are some constraints with the methodology of this research. One has been mentioned before that it could have been categorised in a proper way. The inclusion of primary data has really played a vital role in enhancing the reliability factor of the research (Sarantakos, 2012). A survey with the Australian migrants could have been more effective for providing this research with more accurate and reliable findings as the migrant selection process of the nation keeps changing from time to time die to general skill and industrial skill requirements and other governmental policies (Andrews et al 2013). Criticism of the concluding part The recommendations flow from an argued position and they justify the main objectives of the research. The argument provided in study has been sole base of giving the recommendations. The recommendation mainly emphasises on general skilled migration, its trends and statistics and the researchers mainly emphasise on the data received about skilled migration within Australia and abroad which justifies the recommendations provided. It could be said that the key change which could be done that is the choice of the methodology (Wodak, 2013). Given the above shortcomings in the research for instance gaps found in the literature and not entirely effective methodology, the outcomes of the research will be affected which means the results coming out of the research is neither highly accurate nor reliable. It is extremely important that the study is done effectively following a strong conceptual framework which would help to address the literature section effectively and also help to choose re search methods successfully that will ensure proper completion of the research. Hence it could be said that in order to get favorable outcomes from the research it is important to maintain an effective format (Andrews et al., 2013). The provided recommendations for the research are quite effective for the betterment of the migration selection process in Australia with a greater convenience for the migrants. Even the language of the research throughout is very decent and technical according to the basic standards and it is also a significant factor with the research (Sarantakos, 2012). However, a summary of the research findings should have been added in the conclusion for the better convenience of a reader. Whenever a person would want to view the findings of the research he or she would have to go through the entire research due to the absence of the summary section. A summary including the brief discussion about the final findings of the research would have been more effective for the research to ensure better convenience for a reader to overview of the findings wherever required (Wodak, 2013). Conclusion It could be concluded from the above criticism that the considered research is highly effective for realising the migrant selection process in Australia and also for evaluating the GSM categories within the nation as well. However, it has some of the constraints which have been mentioned in the above criticism specifically for different segment of the research. It could be expected that the recommended steps could be more effective for gaining more appropriate finings through conducting the same research with greater approaches (Andrews et al 2013). References Andrews, M., Squire, C., Tamboukou, M. (Eds.). (2013). Doing narrative research. Sage. Coghlan, D., Brannick, T. (2014). Doing action research in your own organization. Sage. Denzin, N. 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