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Publication Date: 1995
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Critiquing Articles Cited in the Introductory Textbook: A Writing Assignment.
Gareis, Karen C.
Teaching of Psychology, v22 n4 p233-35 Dec 1995
Describes a writing assignment where students summarize and critique an empirical research article cited in their textbook. Students relate the article to course materials and compare it with the textbook's presentation of the research. Participants praise the assignment's efficacy in teaching about psychology research and encouraging critical thinking. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citations (References), Content Analysis, Critical Thinking, Evaluative Thinking, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation, Psychology, Research Skills, Research Tools, Scholarly Journals, Scholarship, Student Reaction, Study Skills, Textbook Content, Thinking Skills, Writing Assignments
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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