Critique a Child Development Article
Choose one article from any periodical or journal on the topic :
• Parental relations during adolescence
Using the following questions, write a critique of the article from the viewpoint of a scientist seeking the truth. This paper should include 4 pages of content, be double-spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman. Include a separate title page, abstract page and reference page. For a total of 7 pages. Use 2-3 scholarly resources. Use APA format only. NO Wiki anything and only 1 internet resource. Scholarly resources include journals, articles and periodicals taken from the school library online.
• Who is the audience for the article (e.g., parents, teachers, adolescents)?
• What is the topic of the article? What are some examples of information provided?
• Does the article emphasize heredity (nature) or environment (nurture)?
• To which domain of child development does it refer (physical, socioemotional, cognitive)?
• Does the article rely on scientific findings, expert opinion, or case example?
• Do the conclusions of the article seem valid?
In a concluding paragraph(s), give your personal evaluation of what was covered in the article and whether it advances our knowledge and understanding of child development.
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