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Department of Psychology

Guidelines for Critique and Comments (Thought-Paper)
Purpose:
  • demonstrate that you have made an attempt to comprehend and have thought about the content of the readings and lecture
  • provide you with an opportunity to bring in your own thoughts on the topic
  • provide the class with a starting point and guidance for an open discussion
Format:
  • 1 1/2 to 2 pages (double-spaced)
Content:
  • creative comments, questions, or critical thoughts on the readings assigned for the week of due-date
  • should address research and theoretical concepts discussed in readings
  • can include but should not be limited to thoughts about related material from lectures
  • can make reference to relevant personal observations
  • should not simply be a summary of readings



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