12. Identify and list the first two elements of Scientific method in the article: (SEE EXAMPLES) 1. What is the main goal/question of the article? 2. What model/s are used in the article?
13. Example 1 (Google the title to find the article): Applying Scientific Method template to the article October 9, 2007 "DIET AND FAT: A SEVERE CASE OF MISTAKEN CONSENSUS" by JOHN TIERNEY GOAL: To assess the role of "authorities" (medical experts and government) in shaping dietary guidelines for Americans. MODEL: US dietary guidelines are often shaped by unsubstantiated expert opinions that "cascade" into a mistaken consensus and become government guidelines. Example 2 (Google the title to find the article): Applying Scientific Method template to the article October 2, 2008 "SKIN DEEP: BUYING FACE CREAM? GRAB A GLOSSARY" By NATASHA SINGER QUESTION: Do skin care products actually have the effects that their manufacturers claim they have? MODELs: 1. Skin care manufacturing companies use scientific "buzz words" as an advertising trick 2. Skin care manufacturing companies claims about their products are often exaggerated or unsubstantiated by the scientific research