Paraphrase and Think Critically EssayOrder Description
APA referencing. 1000 words plus 10% is allowed. Please see article attached along with description and requirement of essay. Includes marking criteria, please align
the essay with the marking criteria.Marking Criteria
Paraphrasing /55
Effectively summarised the research question and main points /10
Omitted unimportant information /10
Effectively summarised the findings and conclusions (including correct interpretation of results) /10
Used own language /5
Used language a lay person (non-technical) could understand /10
Did not change the meanings of the information /10
Think Critically /40
Identified any flaws and limitation of the study /10
Identified any questions that remain unanswered by the study /10
Describe the significance of the findings/conclusions with reference to existing literature /10
Created an argument/justification for your critical thinking comments /10
APA Style and Referencing
/2.5
Organisation, Spelling and Grammar
/2.5Total
/100
Read the Brunelin et al. (2012) article Examining transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) as a treatment for hallucinations in schizophrenia.
In 1000 words, paraphrase and think critically about the article. Your critical analysis should include an identification of the strengths and weaknesses of the
article, as well as a description of how the article fits within the existing literature on this topic.
The purpose of this assignment is to write about the article in your own words and then critically analyse it. Higher marks will be awarded for a critical analysis of
the physiological aspects of the article (e.g. physiological mechanisms of tDCS and schizophrenia).