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NIMH: Opinion or Fact
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) was formed in 1946 and is one of 27 institutes that form the National Institute of Health (NIH) (NIMH, 2019). The mission of the NIMH is “To transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.” (NIMH, 2019). There are many different mental illnesses discussed on the NIMH website to include Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The NIMH website about ADHD is effective at providing the public general information and meets the criteria of authority, objectivity, and currency.
The NIMH website about ADHD provides an overview of ADHD, discusses signs and symptoms, and risk factors. The NIMH continues with information about treatment and therapies. Information provided by the NIMH is intended for both children and adults. The NIMH concludes on the page with studies the public can join and more resources for the public such as booklets, brochures, research and clinical trials.
As described by Jim Kapoun authority can be identified by who or what institution/organization published the document and if the information in the document is cited correctly (Cornell, 2020). The information on the website is published by the NIMH which is the lead research institute related to mental health for the last 70 plus years (NIMH, 2019). On the page related to ADHD the NIMH references the program of Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) and provides a hyperlink to access the resources available with the agency (NIMH,2019). This link can be found under the support groups section in the treatment and therapies. On the website to the right of the area describing inattention the NIMH has a section on research. In this block there is a link to “PubMed: Journal Articles about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)” which will take you to a search of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) published by PubMed on ADHD (NIMH, 2019). Throughout the entire page the NIMH provides sources and hyperlinks to the sources as citations. Based on the reputation of the NIMH and the citations to the source material the website meets the criteria of authority.
According to Kapoun objectivity can be identified looking for areas where the author expresses his or her opinion (Cornell, 2020). Information provided on the NIMH page about ADHD does not express the opinion of the author. The author produces only factual information based on research. The NIMH makes it a point not to mention the names of medications when discussing treatments and only explains the medications fall in two categories stimulants and non-stimulants (NIMH, 2019). In this same area the NIMH provides hyperlinks to the NIMH Mental Health Medication and FDA website for information about medication. The extent at which the NIMH goes to not provide an opinion on the website meet.
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NIMH: Opinion or Fact
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) was formed in
1946 and is one of 27 institutes that form the National Institute
of Health (NIH) (NIMH, 2019). The mission of the NIMH is
“To transform the understanding and treatment of mental
illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for
prevention, recovery, and cure.” (NIMH, 2019). There are many
different mental illnesses discussed on the NIMH website to
include Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The
NIMH website about ADHD is effective at providing the public
general information and meets the criteria of authority,
objectivity, and currency.
The NIMH website about ADHD provides an overview of
ADHD, discusses signs and symptoms, and risk factors. The
NIMH continues with information about treatment and
therapies. Information provided by the NIMH is intended for
both children and adults. The NIMH concludes on the page with
studies the public can join and more resources for the public
such as booklets, brochures, research and clinical trials.
As described by Jim Kapoun authority can be identified by who
or what institution/organization published the document and if
the information in the document is cited correctly (Cornell,
2020). The information on the website is published by the
NIMH which is the lead research institute related to mental
health for the last 70 plus years (NIMH, 2019). On the page
related to ADHD the NIMH references the program of Children
and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
(CHADD) and provides a hyperlink to access the resources
available with the agency (NIMH,2019). This link can be found
under the support groups section in the treatment and therapies.
On the website to the right of the area describing inattention the
NIMH has a section on research. In this block there is a link to
2. “PubMed: Journal Articles about Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)” which will take you to a
search of the National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI) published by PubMed on ADHD (NIMH, 2019).
Throughout the entire page the NIMH provides sources and
hyperlinks to the sources as citations. Based on the reputation
of the NIMH and the citations to the source material the website
meets the criteria of authority.
According to Kapoun objectivity can be identified looking for
areas where the author expresses his or her opinion (Cornell,
2020). Information provided on the NIMH page about ADHD
does not express the opinion of the author. The author produces
only factual information based on research. The NIMH makes it
a point not to mention the names of medications when
discussing treatments and only explains the medications fall in
two categories stimulants and non-stimulants (NIMH, 2019). In
this same area the NIMH provides hyperlinks to the NIMH
Mental Health Medication and FDA website for information
about medication. The extent at which the NIMH goes to not
provide an opinion on the website meets the criteria for
objectivity.
The criteria of currency is described by Kapoun as how often
the page is updated and if the links on the page itself are still
current. In September of 2019 the NIMH updated the page on
ADHD. A check of every link on the page revealed all the links
are active and up to date. The NIMH also provides a section at
the top of the page, to the right of the overview, titled “Science
News About Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)”
(NIMH, 2019). These are some of the most up to date articles
and studies on ADHD available to the public. This information
displays the NIMH website on ADHD meets the criteria of
currency.
To summarize, the NIMH has a long history of providing the
public with the leading information on mental health disorders.
The NIMH meets the criteria of authority by providing the
public information which is verified through credible sources
3. which are properly cited. Objectivity is met by how the NIMH
ensures no opinions are provided on the website. As for
currency, the NIMH updates the website regularly, ensures all
links are active and update, and provides a section with the
most up to date articles and studies on ADHD. For these reasons
the NIMH website about ADHD is effective at providing the
public general information and meets the criteria of authority,
objectivity, and currency.
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Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR-326: Mental Health Nursing
Session,
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The title here must match the title on your title page. Your
introduction follows the title of your paper (note that the title is
not bolded). Note also that there is no heading that says
Introduction. The paragraph or two that follows the title on the
first page of your text is assumed to be your introduction. You
should start your introduction with a powerful statement or two
to stimulate interest. You should identify that the purpose of
your paper is to preview, summarize, and critique a scholarly
article (from the Chamberlain Library!
http://library.chamberlain.edu/libraryhome ) related to a mental
health nursing topic (See the “Purpose” in your guidelines) and
outline your paper based on the assignment guidelines criteria;
that is, article summary (statistics, key points, findings, how
applied to practice), and the article’s critique (strengths,
weaknesses, recommendations). Remember that formal papers
are in third person, so no you, I, me, or we until you make a
recommendation about your article [note: When writing in APA
Style, you can sparingly use the first person point of view when
discussing your results/recommendations ("I discovered/ I
recommend/I do not recommend")] In the introduction, you
should introduce the article you are critiquing in an APA
formatted citation [see APA, p. 177] (e.g., “The literature
review by Jacobowitz (2013) . . . .” or “Jacobowitz (2013)
described posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in nurses,
specifically psychiatric nurses. . . .).[1-2 paragraphs]
Article Summary
The article’s summary provides the detail of what the author(s)
5. of the article did. [Do not quote more than one or two short
passages (just several words) is any. Summarize—do not
paraphrase or change words in the original (that’s called
paraphrasing plagiarism)].You should discuss both what the
article was about, the evidence (statistics or qualitative
evidence) that supported the topic’s significance, and the key
points and findings of the article. {You might say something
like this: Jacobowitz (2013) described a surprising finding that
about 10% of mental health nurses have suffered from symptom
of PTSD. The issue is identified as “the emotional injury to
psychiatric nurses or other health care workers as a result of
assault—or the threat of assault” (Jacobowitz, 2013, p. 787).
[This is about as much as you should ever quote—note the
format of the APA citation—and it matches its reference in the
reference list below].
In another paragraph, thoroughly discuss how that information
could be used in your practice as a registered nurse—wherever
you envision your practice to be—and provide at least two
relevant examples for that. Here it would be appropriate for you
to use the first person point of view. [3-4 well developed
paragraphs]
Article Critique
This section is your analysis of the article (in 3rd person).
Demonstrate your analysis and original thinking by comparing
the article’s information against what you know from your
textbook or other journal articles from the CCN library. Makes
sure you specify what the article’s strengths and weaknesses are
(did the author use evidence to back up claims, what evidence
was used, were there contradictions in the articles, did the
author cite data/statistics, were the author’s references
strong/weak—of course you must give a rational for your
analysis). Remember that you are analyzing the article—not
specifically the mental health nursing topic. You might discuss
the article’s main sections, main points, or conclusions giving
examples (usually in your own words) and how well those
article sections explained their points, supported the position,
6. used scholarly evidence to support them, or gave relevant
examples of clinical application. You may have your own
method for critique.
Discuss, in its own paragraph, your recommendations of the
article to a colleague showing thoughtful application of critical
thinking (a recommendation can use the first person pronoun,
“I”) [3-4 well developed paragraphs]
Conclusion
The conclusion should briefly say what was included in the
paper. Remember that the introduction is a preview, and this
section should contain a summary. In a well-defined and clearly
stated way, explain your synthesis and/or comprehensive
analysis summary of the article and its content. You should
alsoshould discuss you’re professional take-away(s): the
significance of the article to you (here you can also use 1st
person). Your conclusion should reflect your introduction and
the main points of your paper. [1-2 well developed paragraphs]
References
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bibliography. A bibliography is everything you read to prepare
the paper but a reference list is only what you cited. If there is
not a citation for a reference, it should not be here. PLEASE
make sure that your references here and your citations
throughout the paper are in APA format. Take the time to make
sure that they are correct. We have already formatted the paper
for you with this template.
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look similar –See APA, p. 198). Notice the Jacobowitz (2013)
reference below that matches the examples above]
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D. S. (2015). Modeling hospital-acquired pressure ulcer
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ORIGINAL RESEARCH
8. PSYCHOLOGY
Age of Onset and Its Correlates in Men with Sexual Interest in
Children
Safiye Tozdan, PhD, and Peer Briken, MD, FECSM
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Introduction: Current discussions in the field of sex research
concern the age at which sexual interest in children
occurred or awareness emerged.
Aim: To investigate the age of onset (AOO) and its correlates in
men with sexual interest in children.
Methods: Using 2 samples (study 1, patients from an outpatient
treatment center, n ¼ 26; study 2, an online survey
using 3 recruitment paths, n ¼ 94), we assessed self-reported
AOO of sexual interest in children, its flexibility, its
exclusiveness, and individuals’ motivation to change it. We
further examined the interrelation between these variables.
Main Outcome Measure: AOO as the self-reported age at which
participants retrospectively felt sexually
attracted to children for the first time.
Results: We found broad ranges in AOO (study 1: mean 20.0 ±
10.7; study 2: mean 17.0 ± 8.7), flexibility,
9. and exclusiveness (in studies 1 and 2, 7.7% and 22.3%,
respectively, reported that their sexual interest is
exclusively in children). The earlier participants felt sexually
attracted to children for the first time, the more they
were attracted exclusively in children and the less they
perceived it to be flexible. Participants who reported rather
exclusive sexual interest in children were less likely to perceive
it as flexible. The more participants reported on
flexibility, the more they were motivated to change it. The
earlier participants of study 2 felt sexually attracted to
children for the first time, the less they were motivated to
change.
Clinical Implications: The variety of our results indicates the
contradiction of overall rules for individuals with
sexual interest in children.
Strength & Limitations: We included individuals with sexual
interest in children from different contexts (eg,
forensic vs non-forensic). Our results are in line with previous
findings. However, both studies included rather
small samples, limiting generalizability. There is not yet
consent about how to operationalize AOO.
Conclusion: We recommend a differentiated perspective on
individuals with sexual interest in children and on
different forms of pedophilia in the diagnostic construct.
Tozdan S, Briken P. Age of Onset and Its Correlates
in Men with Sexual Interest in Children. Sex Med
2019;7:61e71.
Copyright � 2018, The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. on
behalf of the International Society for Sexual Medicine.
This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license
(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
10. Key Words: Pedophilia; Age of Onset; Flexibility;
Exclusiveness; Motivation to Change
INTRODUCTION
Sexual Interest in Children and Pedophilia
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,
Fifth Edition,1 defines pedophilia as recurrent, intense sexually
arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving sexual
ly 11, 2018. Accepted October 23, 2018.
Sex Research and Forensic Psychiatry, Hamburg, Germany
2018, The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of
tional Society for Sexual Medicine. This is an open access
er the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/
nc-nd/4.0/).
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activity with prepubescent children (aged up to 10 or 11 years).
This definition, if taken literally, would exclude those men from
diagnosis who are sexually attracted to pubescent children (ie,
physically immature persons aged 10e13 years). This sexual
interest in pubescent children has been called hebephilia.2
Regarding prevalence rates, a recent study showed that 4.1%
of 8,718 German men reported sexual fantasies that included
prepubescent children, but only 0.1% of them stated that they
had a pedophilic sexual preference.3 However, other research
results suggest an even higher prevalence, ranging from 3% to
5% for pedophilia in the general population (eg, Ahlers et al,4
Seto,5,6 and Smith7).
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The present article is on sexual interest in prepubescent as well
as pubescent children (ie, children up to 13 years), and we use
the term “sexual interest in children” rather than “pedophilia”
owing to its connotation with the official diagnosis.
Early or Late Onset
In 2012, Seto6 postulated that pedophilia is similar to sexual
orientation (ie, hetero-, homo-, and bisexuality) regarding age
of
onset (AOO). The AOO of sexual orientation appears to develop
or reach consciousness before the onset of puberty (ie, around
the
age of 10).8-10 However, recent studies suggest that men feel
sexual attracted to children at later stages in life than sexual
orientation. Among 75 men with self-identified sexual interest
in
children, our earlier study11 found that self-perceived AOO
ranged from 6 to 44 years with a mean value of 17 years.
Bailey et al12 recently published a study with a large sample of
1,189 men having sexual interest in prepubescent and/or
pubescent children. The authors reported that “on average,
participants recalled that they first realized their attraction to
children ages 14 and younger at age 14.24 years (SD ¼ 5.36).
They began to suspect that this attraction was unusual,
compared
with peers, at age 16.11 (SD ¼ 5.24). They knew their attraction
was unusual at age 18.12 (SD ¼ 5.89)13” [p. 983].
12. The definition and operationalization of the AOO is in cur-
rent research debate.14 McPhail14 identifies issues and method-
ological problems in recent literature and contributes to a more
nuanced definition of what is meant by the AOO.
Stable or Flexible
There are researchers who concluded that pedophilia is a
lifelong condition6,15,16; others assume that sexual interest in
children can change.17,18 Recently, we examined 75
individuals
with sexual interest in children.11 We assessed the self-
perceived
flexibility of the participants’ sexual interest in children
measured with a questionnaire with a minimum score of 3 and a
maximum of 15. We reported that the whole range of possible
scores was covered, and scores had a mean value of 8.4.11
These
results may indicate that sexual interest in children has other
characteristics than sexual orientation, which is usually
described
as relatively stable over time (eg, Savin-Williams and Ream19
and Mock and Eibach20). With the aim of investigating the
interrelation of important measures in individuals with sexual
interest in children, we further found that the earlier in life
participants reported they had feelings of sexual attraction to
children; the less flexible they perceive their sexual interest in
children to be.11
Exclusive or Non-Exclusive
In clinical practice, there are clients described as having an
exclusive, extremely fixated, and persistent sexual interest in
children that occurred during puberty and remained unchanged
ever since.21 There seems to be a general consensus that this
specific subgroup of people constitutes only a small percentage
13. of
the total population of individuals with sexual interest in chil-
dren.22 Supporting empirical evidence was provided by Eher
et al,23 who investigated 430 child molesters sentenced to
prison
and reported that only 16.67% of them displayed the criteria for
an exclusive pedophilia with regard to the criteria of the Diag-
nostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth
Edition.
Similarly, our earlier study11 demonstrated that 20% of the
total
sample (n ¼ 75) reported exclusive sexual interest in children,
whereas 80% had non-exclusive sexual interest in children. We
also found a moderate negative correlation (r ¼ e0.357, P ¼
.002) between exclusiveness and flexibility/stability.11 In other
words, the more exclusively individuals report being sexually
attracted to children, the less flexible (ergo the more stable)
they
perceive their sexual interest in children to be. Although these
results were preliminary, an important conclusion from them
may be that individuals are distributed on a spectrum regarding
the exclusiveness of their sexual interest in children.
Stereotyping or Differentiating
The prototype of a man with an exclusive and persistent sexual
interest in children, which occurs at a very early stage of life,
tends to represent a subgroup rather than the majority of men
with sexual interest in children.11,21-23 It appears highly
relevant
to note that the either/or principle including the generalization
of
flexibility/stability may have the potential to generate false ste-
reotypes in both directions.24,25 In an earlier study,26 we
postulated a framework that linked sexual interest in children
with psychological constructs such as self-efficacy, as well as
theories such as the labeling theory. The result of this approach
14. was a framework in which sexual interest in children can be
seen
as more or less flexible and able to be influenced. However,
because of the contrasting empirical results described above, the
questions as to whether sexual interest in children starts early or
late, is stable or flexible, exclusive or non-exclusive, remain
open.
The Present Study
The present study aims to investigate special characteristics in
men with sexual interest in children. The primary outcome cri-
terion is the AOO of sexual interest in children, its flexibility,
its
exclusiveness, and the individuals’ motivation to change it. We
expect ranges among all primary outcome measures similar to
those of previous results.11 We further focus on examining the
relationship between these characteristics. On the basis of pre-
vious results,11 we expect significant relations at least between
AOO and flexibility as well as between flexibility and exclu-
siveness. We expect AOO to be positively correlated with flexi-
bility, indicating that the later participants felt sexually
attracted
to children for the first time, the more flexible they perceive
their
sexual interest in children to be.
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METHODS
Procedures and Samples
We reanalyzed self-reported data from 2 earlier studies (ie,
15. post hoc). Study 1 (n ¼ 26) was conducted within an ongoing
research project at an outpatient treatment center for men with a
sexual interest in children in Germany. The project targets in-
dividuals with a self-identified sexual interest in children who
seek treatment of their own accord to cope with their sexual
interest in children. The primary goal is to hinder potential
sexual offenses. The 26 participants entered the program
between
2012 and 2015. The study’s aim was to examine the relationship
between participants’ self-beliefs about their sexual interest in
children and their actual sexual interest in children, as well as
between changes in these 2 variables. The inclusion criterion
was
therefore not only a self-identified sexual interest in children
when entering the treatment program, but also the existence of
at
least 2 times of measurement within treatment progress.27 (This
is the reason the sample size in study 1 is so small. Of course,
there were more clients entering the treatment program between
2012 and 2015, but there were only 26 participants with 2 or
more times of measurement.) Study 2 (n ¼ 94) was an online
survey conducted via 3 recruitment paths: (i) German and Swiss
outpatient centers that treat individuals with self-identified
sexual
interest in children who voluntarily enter treatment to cope with
their sexual interest in children (hereafter named non-forensic
participants, n ¼ 44); (ii) German forensic outpatient centers
that treat individuals registered by the judicial system for �1
sexual offense against children, who have self-identified sexual
interest in children and enter treatment as the result of a judicial
decision (hereafter forensic participants, n ¼ 17); and (iii) an
Internet information platform (https://www.Schicksal-und-
Herausforderung.de) addressing individuals with sexual interest
in children. The platform was created by and for affected in-
dividuals and explicitly advocates not acting on sexual interest
in
16. children (hereafter Internet participants, n ¼ 33). The inclusion
criterion was self-identified sexual interest in children at data
collection. First, the study aimed to examine the impact of the
suggestion that pedophilia is immutable on participants’ self-
beliefs, regarding their ability to change their sexual interest in
children.28
Sample characteristics for both studies are shown in Table 1.
In study 1, 4 clients reported exclusive sexual interest in adults
at
data collection but met the inclusion criterion of having sexual
interest in children at the start of treatment. In study 2, the 3
subsamples appeared to be different in several variables;
therefore
sample characteristics are reported for the total sample as well
as
for the 3 subsamples. Internet and non-forensic participants re-
ported a higher level of professional education than forensic
participants. Non-forensic and forensic participants were more
likely to be currently in treatment as a result of their sexual in-
terest in children than Internet participants. Non-forensic and
Internet participants were mostly attracted to both prepubescent
and pubescent children (up to 13 years) compared with forensic
Sex Med 2019;7:61e71
participants, who were mostly attracted only to pubescent chil-
dren (11e13 years).
It should be noted that the outpatient centers also recruited
men who had already completed the treatment program or who
had not yet entered the program but were in a diagnostic phase.
This is why not all of the non-forensic and forensic participants
reported that they are currently in treatment.
Both studies were approved by the Ethics Committee of the
Hamburg Chamber of Psychotherapists. Informed consent was
obtained from all participants included. In study 1, participants
17. gave their written consent in the context of standardized di-
agnostics. Before beginning the online survey, participants of
study 2 had to click 3 statements confirming that they had (i)
read and (ii) understood the information for participants and
(iii)
were giving their consent to participate in the study.
All procedures performed in our studies involving human
participants were in accordance with the ethical standards of the
Hamburg Chamber of Psychotherapists and with the 2008
Helsinki declaration and its later amendments.
Outcome Measures
Age of Onset
Because the definition and operationalization of the AOO is
not been finally clarified yet, we present the reader with the
exact
words that participants were given: “The following question re-
fers to the age of onset of your sexual interest in children. When
did you start feeling sexually attracted to children (boys and/or
girls)? Please enter (in years) how old you were when you felt
sexually attracted to children for the first time.” (Original
German version: “Die folgende Frage bezieht sich auf das erst-
malige Auftreten Ihres sexuellen Interesses an Kindern. Seit
wann
empfinden Sie Kinder [Jungen und/oder Mädchen] als sexuell
anziehend? Bitte geben Sie [in Jahren] an, wie alt Sie waren, als
Sie zum ersten Mal gespürt haben, dass Sie sich sexuell zu
Kindern hingezogen fühlen.”)
Therefore, the AOO of sexual interest in children in the present
study describes the age at which participants retrospectively felt
that they had a sexual interest in children for the first time.
Flexibility
18. A questionnaire on the flexibility of sexual interest in children
was created. The 3 items refer to previous experiences
concerning
changes in the participants’ sexual interest in children. In study
1, all items were introduced with the statement “After I started
feeling sexually attracted to children (boys and/or girls)..” In
study 2, all items were introduced by the statement “After onset
of my puberty..” Items could be answered on a scale from 1 (do
not agree at all) to 5 (totally agree). Items 2 and 3 were
negatively
formulated and had to been recoded when analyzing the ques-
tionnaire. The maximum score is 15, with higher scores indi-
cating greater flexibility and lower scores indicating greater
stability of sexual interest in children.
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Table 1. Sample characteristics
Variables Study 1 (n ¼ 26, 100%) Study 2 (n ¼ 94, 100%)
Study 2
Significance*NF (n ¼ 44, 47%) F (n ¼ 17, 18%) I (n ¼ 33,
35%)
Mean age, y (SD)† 39.3 (11.7) 37.0 (12.2) 38.1 (12.9) 38.8
(11.0) 34.6 (11.8) NS
School education NS
No education 0 1 (1.1) 0 1 (5.9) 0
Lower secondary education 2 (7.7) 19 (20.2) 8 (18.2) 5 (29.4) 6
(18.2)
Secondary education 8 (30.8) 33 (35.1) 17 (38.6) 8 (47.1) 8
(24.2)
19. Vocational baccalaureate diploma 1 (3.8) 8 (8.5) 3 (6.8) 0 5
(15.2)
General matriculation standard 15 (57.7) 33 (35.1) 16 (36.4) 3
(17.6) 14 (42.4)
Professional education
No professional training 3 (11.5) 15 (16.0) 3 (6.8) 7 (41.2) 5
(15.2) ‡,§,**
In training 1 (3.8) 0 0 0 0
Completed apprenticeship 12 (46.2) 49 (52.1) 25 (56.8) 9 (52.9)
15 (45.4)
University degree 10 (38.5) 30 (31.9) 16 (36.4) 1 (5.9) 13 (39.4)
Relationship status NS
In a relationship 14 (53.8) 32 (34.0) 19 (43.2) 4 (23.5) 9 (27.3)
Currently single 12 (46.2) 62 (66.0) 25 (56.8) 13 (76.5) 24
(72.7)
In treatmentk
Yes 0 50 (53.2) 31 (70.5) 12 (70.6) 7 (21.2) {,§,††
No 0 44 (46.8) 13 (29.5) 5 (29.4) 26 (78.8)
Age group attracted to#
Prepubescent (up to 10 years) 1 (3.8) 14 (14.9) 6 (13.6) 1 (5.9)
7 (21.2) ‡,§,‡‡
Pubescent (11e13 years) 4 (15.3) 28 (29.8) 12 (27.3) 10 (58.8) 6
(18.2)
Both (up to 13 years) 21 (80.9) 52 (55.3) 26 (59.1) 6 (35.3) 20
(60.6)
F ¼ forensic; I ¼ internet; MANOVA ¼ multivariate variance
analysis; NF ¼ non-forensic; NS ¼ not significant.
Data are n (%) unless noted otherwise. Sample characteristics
20. for the total samples of study 1 (n ¼ 26) and study 2 (n ¼ 94)
including overall results of comparisons between the 3
subsamples in study 2
(NF, F, I) using MANOVA for interval scaled variables, the
KruskaleWallis test for ordinal scaled, and the chi-square test
for nominal and binary variables.
*Significance level of the group comparison analysis.
†Age at time of data collection.
‡Significant difference for comparison of the NF and F groups.
§Significant difference for comparison of the F and I groups.
kCurrently in treatment because of sexual interest in children
(not assessed in study 1).
{Significant difference for comparison of the NF and I groups.
#Age group to which the sexual interest relates.
**P < .01.
††P < .001.
‡‡P < .05.
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Variables
Study 1
(n ¼ 26, 100%)
Study 2
Significance*
All (n ¼ 94,
100%)
NF (n ¼ 44,
47%)
F (n ¼ 17,
18%)
I (n ¼ 33,
35%)
Age of onset† 20.0 (10.7) 17.0 (8.7) 18.2 (11.1) 18.4 (7.4) 14.8
(4.4) NS
Flexibility‡ §,k,**
Score 8.9 (3.7) 8.3 (3.6) 9.1 (3.9) 9.6 (3.1) 6.6 (2.9)
Item 1: “There were times in which
22. I was not sexually interested in children.”
§,k,**
Do not agree at all 4 (15.4) 30 (31.9) 12 (27.3) 2 (11.8) 16
(48.5)
Hardly agree 9 (34.6) 19 (20.2) 5 (11.4) 5 (29.4) 9 (27.3)
Partly agree 5 (19.2) 11 (11.7) 7 (15.9) 1 (5.9) 3 (9.1)
Mostly agree 3 (11.5) 14 (14.9) 9 (20.5) 3 (17.6) 2 (6.1)
Totally agree 5 (19.2) 20 (21.3) 11 (25.0) 6 (35.3) 3 (9.1)
Item 2: “I have always had a
sexual interest in children.”
k,‡‡
Do not agree at all 5 (19.2) 20 (21.3) 10 (22.7) 6 (35.3) 4 (12.1)
Hardly agree 4 (15.4) 11 (11.7) 7 (15.9) 2 (11.8) 2 (6.1)
Partly agree 3 (11.5) 12 (12.8) 6 (13.6) 3 (17.6) 3 (9.1)
Mostly agree 9 (34.6) 21 (22.3) 8 (18.2) 4 (23.5) 9 (27.3)
Totally agree 5 (19.2) 30 (31.9) 13 (29.5) 2 (11.8) 15 (45.5)
Item 3: “So far, my sexual interest
in children has been constant.”
§,‡‡
Do not agree at all 5 (19.2) 13 (13.8) 10 (22.7) 0 3 (9.1)
Hardly agree 9 (34.6) 25 (26.6) 13 (29.5) 6 (35.3) 6 (18.2)
Partly agree 3 (11.5) 12 (12.8) 4 (9.1) 4 (23.5) 4 (12.1)
Mostly agree 6 (23.1) 29 (30.9) 12 (27.3) 6 (35.3) 11 (33.3)
Totally agree 3 (11.5) 15 (16.0) 5 (11.4) 1 (5.9) 9 (27.3)
Exclusiveness{
23. Score 3.2 (1.2) 2.4 (1.1) 2.6 (1.1) 2.4 (1.1) 2.0 (0.9)
Item: “My sexual interest is. NS
Exclusively in adults.” 4 (15.4) 0 0 0 0
Mainly in adults.” 6 (23.1) 21 (22.3) 14 (31.8) 4 (23.5) 3 (9.1)
Equally in children and adults.” 8 (30.8) 13 (13.8) 6 (13.6) 2
(11.8) 5 (15.2)
Mainly in children.” 6 (23.1) 39 (41.5) 17 (38.6) 7 (41.2) 15
(45.5)
Exclusively in children.” 2 (7.7) 21 (22.3) 7 (15.9) 4 (23.5) 10
(30.3)
Motivation#
Score 4.2 (1.1) 3.1 (1.6) 3.6 (1.4) 3.8 (1.4) 2.2 (1.4)
Item: “I want to change my
sexual interest in children.”
§,k,††
Does not apply at all 0 22 (23.4) 4 (9.1) 2 (11.8) 16 (48.5)
Applies a bit 3 (11.5) 14 (14.9) 8 (18.2) 0 6 (18.2)
Applies somewhat 3 (11.5) 17 (18.1) 7 (15.9) 5 (29.4) 5 (15.2)
Applies mostly 7 (26.9) 12 (12.8) 8 (18.2) 2 (11.8) 2 (6.1)
Applies completely 13 (50.0) 29 (30.9) 17 (38.6) 8 (47.1) 4
(12.1)
F ¼ forensic; I ¼ internet; MANOVA ¼ multivariate variance
analysis; NF ¼ non-forensic; SIC ¼ sexual interest in children.
Descriptive statistics for the total samples of studies 1 (n ¼ 26)
and 2 (n ¼ 94) including overall results of comparisons between
the 3 subsamples in study 2
(NF, F, I) using MANOVA.
*Significance level of the group comparisons analysis.
†Age at which participants felt sexually attracted to children for
24. the first time.
‡Flexibility of the SIC measured as self-reported changes of
sexual interest in the past.
§Significant difference for comparison of the NF and I groups.
kSignificant difference for comparison of the F and I groups.
{Exclusiveness of the SIC.
#Motivation to change the SIC.
**P < .01.
††P < .001.
‡‡P < .05.
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Table 3. Results of 2-tailed tested Spearman’s rho correlations
between all outcome measures for the total sample of study 1
(n ¼ 26)
1 2 3 4
1. AOO* r —
P —
2. Flexibility† r 0.505k —
P .009 —
3. Exclusiveness‡ r e0.506k e0.678# —
P .008 .000 —
4. Motivation§ r 0.235 0.446** e0.440** —
P .248 .022 .025 —
r ¼ Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient; P ¼ P
25. value of the
correlation coefficient.
*Age at which participants felt sexually attracted to children for
the first
time.
†Flexibility of sexual interest in children.
‡Exclusiveness of sexual interest in children.
§Participants’ motivation to change their sexual interest in
children.
kP < .01.
#P < .001.
**P < .05.
Table 4. Results of 2-tailed tested partial correlations between
all
outcome measures including group (non-forensic, forensic,
Internet) as control variable as well as 2-tailed tested
Spearman’s
rho correlations for the total sample of study 2 (n ¼ 94)
1. 2. 3. 4.
1. AOO* r —
P —
r —
p —
2. Flexibility† r 0.368k —
P .000 —
r 0.294{ —
P .004 —
3. Exclusiveness‡ r e0.258# e0.498k —
P .012 .000 —
r e0.243# e0.520k —
26. P .018 .000 —
4. Motivation§ r 0.295{ 0.363k e0.292{ —
P .004 .000 .004 —
r 0.346{ 0.437k e0.361k —
p .001 .000 .000 —
P ¼ P value of the correlation coefficient above; r ¼
Spearman’s rho cor-
relation coefficient; r ¼ Pearson’s product-moment correlation
coefficient.
*Age at which participants felt sexually attracted to children for
the first
time.
†Flexibility of sexual interest in children.
‡Exclusiveness of sexual interest in children.
§Participant�s motivation to change their sexual interest in
children.
kP < .001.
{P < .01.
#P < .05.
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Exclusiveness
We asked participants to complete the introductory statement
“My sexual interest is.” on a scale from 1 (exclusively in
adults)
to 5 (exclusively in children). Thus, the maximum score is 5,
with higher scores indicating more exclusiveness of sexual
interest
in children.
Motivation to Change
The item “I want to change my sexual interest in children”
was assessed on a scale from 1 (does not apply at all) to 5
27. (applies
completely). Thus, the maximum score is 5, with higher scores
indicating greater motivation to change sexual interest in chil-
dren. We would like the reader to note that we intentionally did
not formulate this item with a direction (eg, “I want to reduce
my sexual interest in children.”). Flexibility of sexual interest
in
children would mean it can decrease or increase, maybe
depending on individuals’ intention to either reduce or enhance
their sexual interest in children. And even if we expected a
rather
low probability that our participants are motivated to enhance
their sexual interest in children, we would not like to assume
this
condition as impossible.
Data Presentation and Statistics
For the purpose of better clarity and understanding, we pre-
sent the average score (including SD) as well as the frequencies
of the 5 response categories for the 3 flexibility items, the item
on participants’ motivation to change their sexual interest in
children, and the item on exclusiveness of sexual interest in
children.
To test overall differences between the 3 subsamples of study
2, we used multivariate variance analysis (MANOVA). For
pairwise
post hoc comparisons, we used the Scheffé test because it is
considered appropriate in different sample sizes.29
For the analysis of the interrelations of the outcome measures,
we conducted correlation analyses.30 We tested whether the
outcome measures in both studies are normally distributed using
the KolmogoroveSmirnov test.31 Because of a lack of normal
distribution in motivation to change (P < .001) and AOO (P <
.001), we chose the rank correlation coefficients32 to analyze
the
28. interrelations between the outcome measures in study 1. For the
data from study 2, we deemed it necessary to conduct partial
correlation coefficients30 with group (non-forensic, forensic,
Internet) as the control variable owing to substantial differences
between the 3 subsamples in both sample characteristics and
main outcome measures. Because of a lack of normal
distribution
in all 4 main outcome measures (P < .001), we also conducted
rank correlation coefficients.32 Because the effect of a
covariate
such as group (non-forensic, forensic, Internet) cannot be taken
into account in rank correlation analyses, we decided to report
both correlation coefficients (ie, partial correlation coefficients
and rank correlation coefficients).
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RESULTS
Descriptive Statistics
Descriptive statistics for each sample and subsample are shown
in Table 2. In study 2, non-forensic (mean ¼ 9.1, SD ¼ 3.9) and
forensic (mean ¼ 9.6, SD ¼ 3.1) participants reported a higher
level of flexibility in their sexual interest in children regarding
the
total score than Internet participants (mean ¼ 6.6, SD ¼ 2.9).
The same difference was found for flexibility item 1. Further-
more, forensic participants reported a higher level of flexibility
in
item 2 and non-forensic participants reported a higher level of
flexibility in item 3 than Internet participants. Non-forensic and
forensic participants also demonstrated a greater motivation to
change their sexual interest in children than Internet
29. participants.
Age of Onset
In study 1, participants reported an average age of onset of 20
years (SD ¼ 10.7) with a median of 16.5 and range from 6 to 52
years. For the total sample of study 2, the AOO displayed a
mean
value of 17 years (SD ¼ 8.7), a median of 14, and a range from
7
to 66 years (Table 2).
Correlation Analyses
In study 1, the AOO showed a positive correlation with
flexibility (Table 3), indicating that the higher the AOO, the
more likely participants are to perceive their sexual interest as
flexible. A negative relation was revealed between
exclusiveness
and AOO as well as between exclusiveness and flexibility. This
means that the more participants’ sexual interest is exclusively
in
children (ie, less sexual interest in adults), the earlier they felt
sexually attracted to children for the first time, and the more
they
perceive their sexual interest in children as stable. Flexibility
further positively correlates with motivation to change, meaning
that the greater the flexibility, the more strongly participants
are
motivated to change their sexual interest in children. Another
negative correlation was found between exclusiveness and moti-
vation to change, indicating that participants with a more
exclusive sexual interest in children were less motivated to …
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Required Uniform Assignment: Scholarly Article Review
PURPOSE
The student will review, summarize, and critique a scholarly
article related to a mental health topic.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment enables the student to meet the following
course outcomes.
• CO 4. Utilize critical thinking skills in clinical decision-
making and implementation of the nursing process for
psychiatric/mental health clients.
(PO 4)
• CO 5: Utilize available resources to meet self‐identified goals
for personal, professional, and educational development
appropriate to the mental
health setting. (PO 5)
• CO 7: Examine moral, ethical, legal, and professional
standards and principles as a basis for clinical decision‐making.
(PO 6)
• CO 9: Utilize research findings as a basis for the development
of a group leadership experience. (PO 8)
DUE DATE
Refer to Course Calendar for details. The Late Assignment
Policy applies to this assignment.
31. TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 100 points
REQUIREMENTS
1. Select a scholarly nursing or research article (published
within the last five years) related to mental health nursing,
which includes content related
to evidence‐based practice.
*** You may need to evaluate several articles before you find
one that is appropriate. ***
2. Ensure that no other member of your clinical group chooses
the same article. Submit the article for approval.
3. Write a 2–3 page paper (excluding the title and reference
pages) using the following criteria.
a. Write a brief introduction of the topic and explain why it is
important to mental health nursing.
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c. Summarize the article; include key points or findings of the
article.
32. d. Discuss how you could use the information for your practice;
give specific examples.
e. Identify strengths and weaknesses of the article.
f. Discuss whether you would recommend the article to other
colleagues.
g. Write a conclusion.
4. Paper must follow APA format. Include a title page and a
reference page; use 12‐point Times Roman font; and include
in‐text citations (use citations
whenever paraphrasing, using statistics, or quoting from the
article). Please refer to your APA Manual as a guide for in‐text
citations and sample reference
pages.
5. Submit per faculty instructions by due date (see Course
Calendar); please refer to your APA Manual as a guide for
in‐text citations and sample
reference pages. Copies of articles from any Databases, whether
PDF, MSWord, or any other electronic file format, cannot be
sent via the Learning
Management System (Canvas) dropbox or through email, as this
violates copyright law protections outlined in our subscription
agreements. Refer to
the “Policy” page under the Resource tab in the shell for the
directions for properly accessing and sending library articles
electronically using permalinks.
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Assignment
Criteria
Points % Description
Introduction 10 10 • An effective introduction establishes
the purpose of the paper.
• The introduction should capture the attention of the reader.
Article summary 30 30 Summary of article must include the
following.
• Statistics to support the significance of the topic
• Key points and findings of the article
• Discussion of how information from the article could be used
in your practice (give
specific examples)
Article critique 30 30 Article critique must include the
following.
34. • Strengths and weaknesses of the article
• Discussion of whether you would recommend the article to a
colleague
Conclusion 15 15 The conclusion statement should be well
defined and clearly stated. An effective
conclusion provides analysis and/or synthesis of information,
which relates to the main
idea/topic of the paper. The conclusion is supported by ideas
presented throughout the
body of your report.
Article Selection &
Approval
5 5 • Article is relevant to mental health nursing practice and
is current (within 5 years of
publication).
• No duplicate articles within the clinical group.
• Article submitted and approved as scholarly by instructor.
Grammar/Spelling/
Mechanics/APA
format
10 10 • Correct use of Standard English grammar and
sentence structure
• No spelling or typographical errors
35. • Document includes title and reference pages
• Citations in the text and reference page
Total 100 100
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Assignment
Criteria
Outstanding or Highest
Level of Performance
A (92–100%)
Very Good or High Level of
Performance
B (84–91%)
Competent or Satisfactory
36. Level of Performance
C (76–83%)
Poor, Failing or
Unsatisfactory Level of
Performance
F (0–75%)
Introduction (10
points)
• Introduction is present and
distinctly establishes the
purpose of paper
• Introduction is appealing and
promptly captures the
attention of the reader
10 points
• Introduction is present and
generally establishes the
purpose of paper
• Introduction has appeal and
generally captures the
attention of the reader
9 points
37. Introduction is present and
generally establishes the
purpose of paper
8 points
No introduction
0‐7 points
Article summary (30
points)
• Statistics presented strongly
support the significance of the
topic
• Key points and findings of the
article are clearly stated
• Thoroughly discusses how
information from the article
could be used in your practice
by giving two or more specific,
relevant examples
38. 28‐30 points
• Statistics presented
moderately support the
significance of the topic
• Key points and findings of the
article are vaguely stated
• Adequately discusses how
information from the article
could be used in your practice
by giving two or more specific,
relevant examples
26‐27 points
• Statistics presented weakly
support the significance of the
topic
• Key points and findings of the
article are stated in a manner
that is confusing or difficult to
understand.
• Briefly discusses how
information from the article
39. could be used in your practice
by giving examples that are
not specific, yet are relevant
23‐25 points
• Statistics presented do not
support the significance of the
topic OR no statistics are
presented.
• Key points and findings of the
article are incorrectly
presented OR missing
• Briefly discusses how
information from the article
could be used in your practice
by giving examples that are
neither specific, nor relevant
OR implications to practice
not discussed
0‐22 points
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Article critique (30
40. points)
• The strengths and weaknesses
are well‐defined and clearly
stated.
• Provides a thorough review of
whether or not they
recommend the article
28-30 points
• The strengths and weaknesses
are adequate and clearly
stated.
• Provides a general review of
whether or not they would
recommend the article
26-27 points
• The strengths and weaknesses
are brief and clearly stated.
• Provides a brief review of
41. whether or not they would
recommend the article.
23-25 points
• The strengths and weaknesses
are unclear or not stated.
• Provides an unclear or no
insight as to whether or not
they would recommend the
article.
0-22 points
.
Assignment
Criteria
Outstanding or Highest
42. Level of Performance
A (92–100%)
Very Good or High Level of
Performance
B (84–91%)
Competent or Satisfactory
Level of Performance
C (76–83%)
Poor, Failing or
Unsatisfactory Level of
Performance
F (0–75%)
Conclusion (15
points)
• The conclusion statement is
well‐defined and clearly
stated.
• Conclusion demonstrates
43. comprehensive analysis or
synthesis of information from
the article.
• The conclusion is strongly
supported by ideas presented
throughout the body of the
paper.
15 points
• The conclusion statement is
general and clearly stated.
• Conclusion demonstrates
comprehensive analysis or
synthesis of information from
the article.
• The conclusion is strongly
supported by ideas presented
throughout the body of the
paper.
13-14 points
• The conclusion statement is
general and clearly stated.
• Conclusion demonstrates
adequate analysis or synthesis
of information from the article.
• The conclusion is adequately
supported by ideas presented
44. throughout the body of the
paper.
12 points
• The conclusion statement is
vague or not stated.
• Conclusion demonstrates
inadequate analysis or
synthesis of information from
the article.
• The conclusion is inadequately
supported by ideas presented
throughout the body of the
paper.
0‐11 points
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Article Selection &
Approval
(5 points)
ALL Items MET
• Article is relevant to mental
45. health nursing practice and is
current (within 5 years of
publication).
• No duplicate articles within the
clinical group.
• Article submitted and
approved as scholarly by
instructor.
5 points
ONE item NOT MET
• Article is relevant to mental
health nursing practice and is
current (within 5 years of
publication).
• No duplicate articles within the
clinical group.
• Article submitted and
approved as scholarly by
instructor.
4 points
2 or more items NOT MET
• Article is relevant to mental
health nursing practice and is
current (within 5 years of
publication).
46. • No duplicate articles within the
clinical group.
• Article submitted and
approved as scholarly by
instructor.
0‐3 points
Assignment
Criteria
Outstanding or Highest
Level of Performance
A (92–100%)
Very Good or High Level of
Performance
B (84–91%)
Competent or Satisfactory
Level of Performance
C (76–83%)
Poor, Failing or
47. Unsatisfactory Level of
Performance F
(0–75%)
Grammar/Spelling/
Mechanics/APA
Format
(10 points)
• References are submitted
with assignment.
• Used appropriate APA format
and are free of errors.
• Includes title and reference
pages.
• Grammar and mechanics are
free of errors.
10 points
• References are submitted
with assignment.
• Used appropriate APA format
and has one type of error.
• Includes title and reference
pages.
48. • Grammar and mechanics have
one type of error.
9 points
• References are submitted
with assignment.
• Used appropriate APA format
and has two types of errors.
• Includes title and reference
pages.
• Grammar and mechanics have
two types of errors.
8 points
• No references submitted with
assignment.
• Attempts to use appropriate
APA format and has three or
more types of errors.
• Includes title and reference
pages.
• Grammar and mechanics have
three or more types of errors.
0‐7 points
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DATEREQUIREMENTSDIRECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT
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ENG-105 Peer Review Worksheet: Review
Part of your responsibility as a student in this course is to
provide quality feedback to your peers that will help them to
improve their writing skills. This worksheet will assist you in
providing that feedback. To highlight the text and type over the
information in the boxes on this worksheet, double-click on the
first word.
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After reading through the draft one time, write a summary (3-5
sentences) of the paper that includes your assessment of how
well the essay meets the assignment requirements as specified
in the syllabus and the rubric.
Type 3-5 Sentence Summary Here
After a second, closer reading of the draft, answer each of the
50. following questions. Positive answers will give you specific
elements of the draft to praise; negative answers will indicate
areas in need of improvement and revision. Please be sure to
indicate at least three positive aspects of the draft and at least
three areas for improvement in reply to the questions at the
bottom of this worksheet.
Review Content and Ideas
· How effectively does the thesis statement identify the main
points that the writer would like to make in this review?
Type Answer Here
· How successfully does the writer establish a set of criteria that
an audience would find acceptable?
Type Answer Here
· How effectively does the writer compare the subject of the
review to the established criteria?
Type Answer Here
· Does the author identify and make comparisons with other
evaluations on the same topic and/or websites similar to the
subject? Are these sources cited within the essay?
Type Answer Here
· How persuasively is evidence used to justify the criteria and
the comparison?
Type Answer Here
· How effectively does the essay’s content support the thesis by
using strategies appropriate for reviews, as outlined in chapter 9
of Writing with Purpose?
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Organization
· How effectively does the introduction engage the reader while
providing an overview of the paper?
Type Answer Here
· Please identify the writer’s thesis and quote it in the box
below.
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· How effectively do the paragraphs develop the topic sentence
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Type Answer Here
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satisfying ending, not a mere summary of the essay?
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· How closely does the paper follow GCU formatting style? Is it
double-spaced in 12 pt. Times New Roman font? Does it have
1" margins? Does it use headers (page numbers using
appropriate header function)? Does it have a proper heading
(with student’s name, date, course, and instructor’s name)?
|_|Yes |_|No Add optional clarification here
· Are all information, quotations, and borrowed ideas cited in
parenthetical GCU format?
|_|Yes |_|No Add optional clarification here
· Are all sources listed on the references page in GCU format?
|_|Yes |_|No Add optional clarification here
· Is the required minimum number of sources listed?
|_|Yes |_|No Add optional clarification here
Language Use and Style
· Are the voice and tone of the essay effective in characterizing
ideas and creating the appropriate mood? If “No,” please
provide examples of ineffective or inappropriate voice and tone.
|_|Yes |_|No Add optional clarification here
· How effectively does the paper incorporate a variety of
sentence structures that strengthen the ideas, create vitality, and
avoid choppiness in the writing?
|_|Yes |_|No Add optional clarification here
· How would you assess the writer’s diction (i.e., word choice)?
Does the writer use active verbs, concrete nouns, and precise
words?
|_|Yes |_|No Add optional clarification here
Grammar and Mechanics
52. · Does the writer use proper grammar, punctuation, and
spelling? If “No,” please provide examples of errors in need of
correction.
|_|Yes |_|No Add optional clarification here
· Is the writing clear and comprehensible throughout the draft?
If “No,” please provide examples in need of improvement.
|_|Yes |_|No Add optional clarification here
Three things that I liked about your draft are:
1. Type First Thing You Liked
2. Type Second Thing You Liked
3. Type Third Thing You Liked
Three things that could be improved are:
1. Type 1st Area for Improvement
2. Type 2nd Area for Improvement
3. Type 3rd Area for Improvement