Prompt
In this journal assignment, you will review a few provided resources on how studies can become famous before they are verified. You will then reflect on how this can happen and why it might be a problem.
- First, read Why Should We Care?, a three-page section of a FlatWorld resource. Focus on the key takeaways toward the bottom of the section.
- Then, take note of the main points from The Media is Ruining Science.
- Afterward, watch the video Adam Ruins Everything: Why Flawed Studies Get Famous.
Using these three sources, the following elements must be addressed in 400–500 words.
- Identify how studies become famous before they are verified.
- Address why this is a problem.
- Use reasoning and examples from the readings and video.
What to Submit
This assignment must be 400-500 words in length, and include references cited in APA format. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.
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SCS 285 Module Eight Journal Guidelines and Rubric
Prompt
In this journal assignment, you will review a few provided resources on how studies can become famous before they are verified. You will then reflect on how this can happen and why it might be a problem.
- First, read Why Should We Care?, a three-page section of a FlatWorld resource. Focus on the key takeaways toward the bottom of the section.
- Then, take note of the main points from The Media is Ruining Science.
- Afterward, watch the video Adam Ruins Everything: Why Flawed Studies Get Famous.
Using these three sources, the following elements must be addressed in 400–500 words.
- Identify how studies become famous before they are verified.
- Address why this is a problem.
- Use reasoning and examples from the readings and video.
What to Submit
This assignment must be 400-500 words in length, and include references cited in APA format. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.
Module Eight Journal Rubric
| Criteria | Proficient (100%) | Needs Improvement (85%) | Not Evident (0%) | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articulation of Response | Clearly conveys meaning with correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling | Submission has critical errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling | 10 |
| Identify how studies become famous before they are verified | Explains how studies become famous before they are verified | Shows progress towards proficiency, but with errors and omissions | Does not attempt criterion | 25 |
| Address why this is a problem | Evaluates why unverified studies becoming famous is a problem | Shows progress towards proficiency, but with errors and omissions | Does not attempt criterion | 25 |
| Use of reasoning and examples | Applies use of reasoning and examples | Shows progress towards proficiency, but with errors and omissions | Does not attempt criterion | 25 |
| Citations/ Attributions | Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with consistent minor errors | Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with major errors | Does not use citations for ideas requiring attribution | 15 |
| Total: | 100% |