ASSESSMENT TASK 2: Report Critique (2000 words) Aligned subject learning outcomes Learning outcomes 1-5 Group or individual Individual *Results are returned electronically Weighting 30% Due date Thursday 30 August (End Week 8) DESCRIPTION Report Critique: Developmental science in the media (Fake news?). We are continuously bombarded with media information concerning topics related to human development. In some cases this information is accurate and in others the information is ‘sketchy’ at best. The aim of this assessment is to assist you to develop effective evaluation skills and to be able to distinguish between scientific truths and media sensationalism in the field of human development. In no more than 2,000 words (not including references) your task is to critique the media report that is provided in this Assessment Guide. You will need to thoroughly examine the topic background a) to determine how correct or false the report may be; b) to identify where fact and fiction diverge; and c) to discuss the possible impacts on readers of the media report. The following questions will assist you to critically examine the media report: I. Based on the headline and introductory paragraph, what do you believe the study discovered or “proved”? II. What are the goals of the study? III. What do you read about the sample and data gathering strategy of the study? IV. What were the main concepts the study focused on? How were the concepts defined and measured? V. Summarise the main findings in your own words. VI. Did the media article critique the methods used in this research? VII. What was NOT mentioned in the media report (think about strengths and limitations) that you think would be important to know about the research so that the reader could draw appropriate conclusions about the study’s findings and implications? VIII. Did you detect any potential bias in how the author of the report presented the study (value-laden statements, and so on)?Your critique must follow the referencing conventions of APA style. Note also the information provided on submission and return of assessments in this Assessment Guide. ( Semester 2, 2018 ) ( 10 ) The details of the assessment and its requirements are available in this Assessment Guide and will be discussed in the first tutorial of the semester. References: References mustbe included for all work cited and APA format MUST be followed. ( Guidelines ) 1. The Report Critique should be 2000 words in length (+/- 10%) 2. Essays are due by 5:00pm on the Thursday of week 8 – late penalties will be applied after this time/date. 3. Your submission MUST follow APA format and MUST include references and citations. 4. We expect that you will include at least five scholarly publications other than your textbook.5. All work must be submitted to drop box on or prior to the date of submission – this must be your final draft. You DO NOT need to submit a hard copy a. We will mark these assignments electronica.