Evaluation of Published Nutrition Information
Literature Critique: Critical Evaluation of Published Nutrition Information-"Should I Believe What I Just Read?"
Assignment for discussion: Carefully read a recent journal article (list of acceptable journals provided) and answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Summarize the article in a couple of paragraphs. Tell me about the question trying to be answered, the study, how it was designed, and what the found out. What kind of study is it?
2. a. What is the name of the journal article? What are the credentials of the author(s)? What do the abbreviations after the name(s) mean? Do they enhance the authors' credibility? Explain.
b. Is the author affiliated with an organization or institution? Does the affiliation with the organization or institution enhance the authors' credibility? Briefly explain.
3. a. Is scientific research being presented or discussed? Is the research current (within the last 5 years)?
b. If so, what specific kinds of research or data are presented or cited to support the ideas?
c. Were references listed to allow readers to investigate the information's original source? Were full citations provided?
4. Identify the statements in the article that you believe and those that you do not believe, and discuss why or why not for each.
5. What reputable sources other than those listed in the periodical would you refer to if you were to research the article's topic further?
Source: Adapted with permission of: Deborah Fleurant, MOE Thesis, University of New Hampshire, 1989 (Thesis Advisor Sam Smith)