3.0 Critique Overview

Review ppt for Unit 2 lessons and assignments


Student Outcomes:

As a result of this unit and assignment, students will be able to: 

• Summarize a study in an introduction using neutral reporting language. 
• Evaluate research validity through critically analyzing study premise, methods, design, subjects, and claims. 
• Organize both + and - critique points into coherent body paragraphs that support the overall assessment of the study. 
• Use academic evaluative language to critique parts of research with appropriate tone and strength 

Assignment Description:

Students will read an article (one article for the whole class, see below), and write a summary-critique paper, working as a class to come up with critique points to include. The summary-critique paper will consist of an introduction and summary of the article, 3 critique points with examples from the text, and a conclusion. Outside sources may be used, such as the sample critique article provided, but not required.


Assignment Prompt & Grading Rubric:

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Article: Beauty Sleep 

Comprehension questions (due: 10/28 before class: 6:30pm, submit it on compass2g)