Critical Reviews
by Steve Draper.
This document consists of notes for psychology department students on how to tackle critical reviews (CRs). Although the points here have been discussed with some colleagues, they do [...]
by Steve Draper.
This document consists of notes for psychology department students on how to tackle critical reviews (CRs). Although the points here have been discussed with some colleagues, they do [...]
This is my description of an exercise I feel is good, and have run many times with level 3 tutorial groups here at Glasgow, in Psychology, as have a least a [...]
By Steve Draper, Department of Psychology, University of Glasgow.
Students often, and sensibly ask for example CRs (critical reviews). Often if you go to the right PAL session, the facilitators will bring [...]
(last amended 16.10.06)
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Part of becoming a successful critical reader is being able to translate the thoughts you had whilst reading, into your writing. Below are some written examples of the observations a [...]
What is a critical review?
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Why are you asked to write a critical review?
Students in [...]