ASSESSMENT
DESCRIPTION
Report Critique: Developmental science in the media (Fake news?). We are continuously bombarded with media information concerning topics related to human development. In some cases this information is accurate and in others the information is ‘sketchy' at best. The aim of this assessment is to assist you to develop effective evaluation skills and to be able to distinguish between scientific truths and media sensationalism in the field of human development.
In no more than 2,000 words (not including references) your task is to critique the media report that is provided in this Assessment Guide. You will need to thoroughly examine the topic background a) to determine how correct or false the report may be; b) to identify where fact and fiction diverge; and c) to discuss the possible impacts on readers of the media report.
The following questions will assist you to critically examine the media report:
I. Based on the headline and introductory paragraph, what do you believe the study discovered or "proved"?
II. What are the goals of thestudy?
III. What do you read about the sample and data gathering strategy of thestudy?
IV. What were the main concepts the study focused on? How were the concepts defined and measured?
V. Summarise the main findings in your ownwords.
VI. Did the media article critique the methods used in thisresearch?
VII. What was NOT mentioned in the media report (think about strengths and limitations) that you think would be important to know about the research so that the reader could draw appropriate conclusions about the study's findings andimplications?
VIII. Did you detect any potential bias in how the author of the report presented the study (value-laden statements, and soon)?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Attachment:- Assessment-Guide.rar