...critical review is to review or critically evaluate an article or book. What is meant by 'critical'? To be critical means that you are required to: • • • ask questions about the ideas and information presented in the text and; to comment thoughtfully by engaging in a process of evaluating or; making judgements about the validity or relevance of the text to your research or field of study. Part of the process of being critical is to use the information gathered from questioning to understand the topic from different perspectives and in relation to relevant theoretical frameworks in the field. Furthermore, asking the right questions will help you to make links with previous information, develop a position and arguments to support it. What is meant by evaluation? Evaluation is the process that encourages you to show an understanding of the text content by analysing the purpose and the structure of the text, assessing and making judgements about its appropriateness according to various academic criteria. What is meant by analysis? To approach a topic analytically is to examine carefully the content, issues and structure, by separating them into component parts and explaining how they interrelate. The ability to summarise is another skill that is essential to writing a critical review. To summarise means to express the main points of an idea or topic in fewer words and without including examples or details. Criteria For Evaluating Academic Texts Critical evaluation necessitates...
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...CRITICAL THINKING What do we mean by critical thinking? How does critical thinking differ between disciplines? How does critical thinking apply to academic reading? How does critical thinking apply to academic writing? How can I add quality to my writing? Critical thinking as a generic skill for life WHAT DO WE MEAN BY CRITICAL THINKING? When you are thinking critically, you are not just thinking passively and accepting everything you see and hear. You are thinking actively. You are asking questions about what you see and hear, evaluating, categorising, and finding relationships. Some critical thinking activities are listed below: SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN CRITICAL THINKING Interpreting according to a framework Relating theory to practice Making a claim and supporting it Using appropriate evidence Making links between ideas Asking questions Evaluating Predicting Describing Analysing Synthesising Categorising Establishing cause and effect Comparing and contrasting Identifying problems and solutions Critical thinking is the essence of tertiary learning. As a university student, you will be expected to apply mental actions such as these to all your academic reading, writing, listening and discussing. HOW DOES CRITICAL THINKING DIFFER BETWEEN DISCIPLINES? Different disciplines are characterised by particular approaches to critical thinking, and a lage part of studying those disciplines means learning to think...
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...AIMS: English for Academic Purposes is designed to help students to critically engage with texts, research and write effective essays for academic audiences, and participate intelligently in oral and written discussions on a variety of topics, while developing an understanding of the linguistic context in which they operate in the Caribbean. OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, learners will be able to: (USE LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT) Describe the essential characteristics and functions of language, especially in relation to the English language Define the Caribbean community and identify language-related issues that affect communication in one or more language communities in the Caribbean (READ) Distinguish academic writing from other kinds of writing Decode meaning in samples of academic writing Respond critically to a variety of texts, identifying the rhetorical context and evaluating rhetorical strategies (WRITE) Assess the needs of their audience and summarise material appropriately Engage in various stages of the writing process and write an effective documented expository essay Consult the Internet, library databases and other information sources for research and use information appropriately in assignments Use approved citation and documentation techniques to incorporate information from credible sources (SPEAK) Present ideas individually and in groups Discuss and critically evaluate oral presentations and written passages RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: (All books listed...
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...|AA Hamilton College | |BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business – Level 5 | | | |Unit 53: Study and Communication Skills for Business Credit Value: 15 | | | |Assignment: Developing reading strategies, listening techniques, and producing a written analysis. | | | |Tutor: Date Set: 19th May 2014 | | | | | |Learner’s Name: ...
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...February 3, 2014 8:29:57 AM CST6 days ago ED7590 Discussion 6d1 This post required a peer-reviewed journal article be selected from the Capella Library. The chosen article was about a descriptive study completed of nine states and the Funding support for school-wide positive behavioral interventions and support implementation and scale-up. This article examines the major focus and the difficulty states face with the process of selecting, implementing, and scaling-up evidence-based practices. The article also contains a discussion about the renewed commitment to improving student outcomes and how that has led directly to the need for effective practices implemented at scale (Gage et. Al, 2013). In particular, this article examines the funding decisions of nine specific states and makes note that funding decisions made at state, regional, and district levels remain a key to large-scale implementation of effective practices (Gage et. Al, 2013). No one will argue that the main objective of education in the United States is to offer all students a free and suitable public education so they may become active and vital members and contributors to society. However, the process involved in funding education to achieve this goal is a very complex one mainly because it includes interests, policies, and dollars originating from and flowing among local education agencies (LEAs), state education agencies (SEAs), and federal government agencies (e.g., U.S. Departments of Education...
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...write) (2) Your understanding of what is required of an undergraduate essay / lab report / presentation. (Why to write) (3) Your understanding of the topic. (What to write) This lecture will focus on 1 and 2. HOWEVER improving 1&2 will inevitably lead to improvements in 3! The following factors are equally important, and are down to you. 1. How interested you are in the topic. 2. The importance you attach to receiving a high grade for a particular piece of work. 3. The amount of effort you are prepared to make given other academic commitments. Writing Skills for Psychologists Why writing skills are important: - For faculty too….. We are trying to teach you how to “do science”. Science progresses by researchers testing hypotheses experimentally, and then publishing a written account of their rationale, procedures, findings, and interpretations. All faculty in EP are “research active” - we write papers which are published in academic journals. This involves a...
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...Continued Academic Success Samantha White GEN/201 10/01/2015 Tia McMillan Introduction Throughout a person's academic career, there are many good habits to have that will assist in the continued success of future endeavors. These include creating goals, understanding your ethical lens, being able to think critically, write formally, and knowing what resources are at one's disposal to put you on the right path. With knowledge of these habits and perfecting them to your learning level, continued academic success can be reached. Educational and Career Goals Some might not see the importance of making goals when discussing success. In all actuality, setting goals is one of the most important steps in setting out on a path towards success. In the Journal of Student Development it is said that "goals and self-responsibility represent the foundation upon which personal and academic success are built and all other academic and life skills are base" (Hughes & Marsh, 2000, para. 2). Setting goals can help lead to success by allowing you to focus on one thing at a time, and not get overwhelmed by the big picture. By knowing what you want, you can begin to focus on what steps you must take to get there. Personally, my career goal is to become a clinical psychologist. This requires a doctorate, and many years of schooling, licensing, and internships. While a good goal to have, it can be frightening to know that I have all of that ahead of me. In my case, I have broken it down simply...
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...EMORY UNIVERSITY NELL HODGSON WOODRUFF SCHOOL OF NURSING TITLE: NRSG 507: Theory and Research Applications CREDIT ALLOCATION: 3 Semester hours PLACEMENT: Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:50 PM Rm. 201 FACULTY: Catherine Vena, PhD, RN | Eun Seok (Julie) Cha, PhD, RN | Clinical Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Room 224 | Room 234 | cvena@emory.edu | echa5@emory.edu | 404-727-8430 | 404-712-9578 | Office Hours: By appointment | Office Hours: By appointment | COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to the theoretical and research foundations of advanced nursing practice. Key content to be covered includes the philosophical basis of science and knowledge, the structure and development of theory, qualitative and quantitative research methods, theory and research critique, and the application of theory and research in advanced nursing practice. It delineates research competencies for advanced practice nurses. The course encompasses critique of studies, application of research findings to practice (research utilization) and evaluation of outcomes attributable to advanced practice nursing. Ethical considerations related to research are integrated throughout the course. COURSE OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES: 1. Understand the relationship between theory, research, and practice. 2. Critique and evaluate theoretical perspectives and research methods used to address clinical problems. 3. Understand...
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...Continuing Academic Success Richard E. Garcia GEN/201 (BSGU1G4422) 4/6/2015 Jeremy NeVille Continuing Academic Success Academic success begins with knowing what you want to achieve and who you want to become. Going back to school after a long time can be frightening and intimidating however we are all capable of success by utilizing our strengths and being aware of our weaknesses. We have many skills that we can use to aid in learning that we have developed though everyday life. There are methods to learning that if used correctly can greatly increase the chances for success such as making future goals. The ability to think critically is essential to becoming a good student. By having good critical thinking skills you will produce great schoolwork and make better choices. The University of Phoenix has a vast amount of resources to aid in student learning. There are strategies to learning and tools to be explored at the university library and writing center. While everyone has different learning styles, establishing educational goals, exploring university resources, employing academic integrity, and developing excellent critical thinking skills leads to academic success. In order to be successful educational goals must be established. Koch and Nafziger (2011) believed that goals affect people’s perceptions of the future. Having goals keeps you on track and makes it clear what it takes to achieve them. According...
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...Information about the article The article under review was accessed via http://www.nber.org/papers/w10595 in a clear and well set out form. It was retrieved as a PDF document. The article was introduced with the introduction that differentiate commodity futures from stocks, bonds and other conventional assets. The article also explains in details the mechanics of investment in commodity futures and providing data on its historical returns in comparisons with other assets classes. The articles also elaborated the effects of inflation to commodity futures. Citation Gary Gorton & K. Geert Rouwenhorst (June 2000). Facts and Fantasies About Commodity Futures retrieved from: http://www.nber.org/papers/w10595 Introduction This review critically reviews the article ‘Facts and Fantasies About Commodity Futures which was retrieved from http://www.nber.org/papers/w10595. The review will firstly summarize the article. Secondly, it will briefly analyze the effectiveness of the article’s structure, investigating how the information is set out and whether the reader can access it efficiently. Thirdly, the review will critique the article, evaluating its accuracy, currency, relevance, objectivity and stability. The review will also judge the article’s accessibility and credibility. Overall the article was well written, clear and relevant. Brief Summary This articles was written to study simple properties of commodity futures as an asset class. Apart from explaining...
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...|Carleton University |Department of Law and Legal Studies | Course Outline | | | | |Course: | |LAWS 2301T | | | | | |Term: | |Summer 2016 | | | | | |Prerequisites: | |LAWS 1000 | |Class: |Day & Time: |online | | |Room: |N/A - there is no classroom; lectures will be viewable online | | | | ...
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...An Early Childhood Education major has many duties to conduct in a classroom, such as relating students to new routines, rules, and their fellow classmates. Becoming an Early Childhood Education major means having creativity, energy, and being able to build relationships with the students. “Kindergarten and elementary school teachers prepare younger students for future schooling by teaching them basic subjects such as math and reading” (OOH). When teaching elementary school, teachers have to plan lessons for all subjects, since they will be the main teacher for their student’s all day. Monitoring progress, evaluating their abilities, and weaknesses is another task elementary teachers have to perform. Teachers must be willing to work with their...
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...Independent Study JACS CODE: N200 8% 16% 76% AIM(S) • To introduce students to the particular problems and opportunities experienced in adopting or ignoring corporate social responsibility. • To develop students’ understanding of the relationship between business ethics and management decision making • To develop students understanding of sustainable business issues and how they can be managed, promoted and developed in a business context. LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this module students should be able to: • critically evaluate the tipple bottom line of sustainability as a key goal for business ethics; • critically evaluate the role of ethical theory in decision making in business. • critically appraise stakeholder expectation and its relationship with corporate governance and social responsibility; • research and critically analyse ethical challenges in different organisations; • investigate and critically evaluate an organisation’s management of corporate social responsibility. CONTENT • Environmental orientation and the three main goals of sustainable development; Social, economic and environmental goals. • Areas of activity for sustainable business and the development of business strategies for sustainability with reference to sufficiency, consistency and efficiency. • Transformation processes taking place during the...
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...our current limitations and continue to create. We need to further implement techniques and processes that will help children develop critical thinking skills at a young age so that they will be able to keep up with the fast pace at which our world is moving. Thinking is necessary, but critical thinking is a skill. “Critical thinking is thinking that assesses itself” (Center for Critical Thinking, 1996b). It is questioning every aspect of a subject until one can fully understand it’s what, how, and why. This is a skill that will help students not just in the classroom, but in every endeavor they pursue in their lives. If students are properly taught this expertise they will “develop and effectively apply critical thinking skills to their academic studies, to the complex problems that they will face, and to the critical choices they will be forced to make as a result of the information explosion and other rapid technological changes" (Oliver & Utermohlen, p. 1). So how can...
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...5, 2015 Marcus Anderson Critical Thinking Reflection Critical thinking is a process of multiple steps consisting of evaluating information, coming up with opinions or conclusions derived from a series of facts, and applying what was learned to solve a problem or to make a decision (Ridel, 2015). I have never thought about critical thinking but I have used it every day of my life multiple times a day and so does everyone else around me. Critical thinking is a powerful tool that I must continue to learn how sharpen and utilize. I had the misconception that critical thinking is only contemplating about a subject and figuring out an outcome, but it is much more than that. I learned that there is an actual eight step model to critical thinking. Understanding each step has allowed me refine my own critical thinking process and to find out where I was weak in certain areas. After learning about the process I have already put it to you use by critically thinking about how to pass current and future classes while also achieving a good grade in the class. Applying each step has helped me outline and implement a plan to success and has made my academic life a lot easier. Another very important subject I learned is to question everything I read or hear and to find out if the source is credible or not. With information at our fingertips through internet articles, videos and even social media, believing everything that we read or hear just because it is published online can do us more...
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