JOURNAL ARTICLES

PUTTING IT IN PERSPECTIVE
REVIEW FORM FOR CHAPTER ARTICLE READINGS
25 Points Possible Per Article

(Type all Sub-headings Used Below;  analysis will be 1 and ½ to 2 pages; typed in 12 point print, single spaced)

Student Name __________________________ 
Due Date_______________________

Title of Article or Reading Assigned_________________________________________
Chapter Number ______

QUESTIONS and SUMMARY:  Read the article very carefully and then write 3 questions raised by the AUTHOR(S).  Do not assume this means the authors actually wrote questions in the article for you to use.  As you read and think about the major concepts and arguments made by the author, you then write the questions you think he or she is actually raising and defending/explaining.  Be sure your questions are actually in question format!  For each question, then summarize the major points made by the author relative to each question. I would like you to use the following format for section I.

Q1:

Summary of Major Points (in paragraph format):

 Q2:

Summary of Major Points (in paragraph format):

 Q3:

Summary of Major Points (in paragraph format):

 12 points

 ANALYSIS:  How does the author support the major points or theories included in the article?  What types of data or sources are used to prove or support arguments?  Give a couple of examples. 
Is the author’s thinking logical and well-organized?  Give an example to illustrate this.            6 points

CONTEXT:  How does what you learned in this reading contrast or compare with material in our textbook?  Explain and give 3 examples.  5 points

 ASK THE AUTHOR:   If you could sit down and talk with the author(s), what are two questions you would like to ask him or her about the arguments and points made within the article?  2 points

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 As indicated in the syllabus, you complete a written review of each article using the format described in “Putting It In Perspective.”

Two people are assigned each article.  Each person reads the article and individually completes the written analysis.  The two people then meet to discuss the presentation that is jointly planned and delivered.  The partners should meet at least once to plan the presentation.  On the day the article is due, the two people give the same presentation of the article but to two different groups.  This means that I divide the class in half, and each partner shares what they learned by reading the article with 8 students.  Both partners must be equally well prepared.  Dr. Herman moves between groups and listens.

 This is a less formal presentation than later papers but still important.  If a presentation is not well planned and delivered, points are deducted from the 25 points possible for each article and presentation.

There is absolutely no reason for point deductions!  Each set of partners can plan and give a good summary presentation of the articles read.  Remember what we reviewed the day we discussed presentation guidelines for informal and formal presentations.  Review that document in the course pack.

 Be sure to let Dr. Herman know if you need any help with the article analysis or presentation.

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 You have been assigned to read, do a written analysis, and present FOUR of these articles.
Articles are linked to Moodle from your instructor’s website for FTS 100, Women’s Health Issues.

http://homepages.gac.edu/~jherman/subindex100.html

 The description of the written project and oral sharing expectations are included within the syllabus.  See “Putting It In Perspective.”  Carefully review these directions!  Your assignment is due when the chapter is to be discussed in class.    See course outline for due dates.