Scientific+article

Reviewing a scientific article

Reviews should be: • From a challenging article • At least 1 full page • Thorough and thoughtful using the formula below • No typos, spelling errors, or other signs of sloppy writing • About a topic of interest to you

1. Find an article that includes scientific research and findings. Here are some places:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/ [] [] [] [] [] [|http://www.smithsonianmag.com/] [] []

2. Read and highlight important information necessary to write a review.

3. Write a 3 paragraph review. Use the following formula to include the specific information in the correct paragraph: 1st paragraph: R & E 2nd paragraph: V, I, & E 3rd paragraph: W

R What was known about the topic before the research? What is the essential research question? Why research it?

E Explain how data was collected and it’s validity.

V Very thoroughly explain what the research found. What conclusions can be drawn from the research? How is the information presented?

I Include your opinion about the research. Is it important, interesting, of value to yourself or others, contradicted by other studies?

E Examine who conducted the research (medical facility, university, government, company…). Why did they conduct the research? (profit, bias, provide information…)

W What are possible questions for further research from here? What questions do you have? What connections can you make to course content?

4. Heading should include Title, author, date of article, link to article, your name, and date submitted.


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