Epidemiology module of practical skills for mbbs student

4. Step Four - Theme and Impressions

Based on your 1^st and 2^nd readings, write in your document a single sentence that describes the author's central theme, argument or message. Then look at the Impressions Table below. For each row determine the word/phrase that you feel best answers the question. Take note of the Question Number (A to H) with the corresponding answer grade (1 to 4). 

 

IMPRESSIONS TABLE	Excellent 1	Great 2	Good 3	Average 4
(A) Was it clearly written and easily understood?	Crystal Clear	Easily Understood	Orderly	Sufficient
(B) Was it an interesting read?	Invigorating	Absorbing	Interesting	Satisfying
(C) How did the spelling and grammar mistakes affect the read?	Undetectable	Only one	Evident but OK	Should be corrected
(D) What was its readability speed or flow?	Graceful	Polished	Smooth	Acceptable
(E) Was it sharp, witty or clever?	Effervescent	Delightful	Pleasant	Adequate
(F) How accurate was the content?	Without fault	General Agreement	No issue	Some Questions
(G) How useful was the content to you?	Totally Relevant	Useful for many	Some useful points	One thing of value
(H) OVERALL	Highly Recommend	Meritorious	Worthwhile	Acceptable

 

 

5. Step Five - Copy & Paste

Copy & paste the complete standard phrases (those between the red cut marks) list below into your document. Using your question and answer notes, delete the question headers as well as the three answers responses that you did not select.

 

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(A) UNDERSTOOD

1 - EXCELLENT – The author’s line of reasoning was crystal clear

2 - GREAT – The author’s position and argument was easily understood

3 - GOOD – The author presented an orderly explanation of the concepts

4 - AVERAGE – The author presented sufficient information to understand the concepts

 

(B) INTERESTING

1 - EXCELLENT – and it was an invigorating read.

2 - GREAT – and it was an absorbing read.

3 - GOOD – and it was a interesting read.

4 - AVERAGE – and it was a satisfying read.

 

(C) SPELLING AND GRAMMAR

1 - EXCELLENT – Moreover, if there were any spelling or grammar mistakes they were undetectable to me.

2 - GREAT – Moreover, it was well constructed and presented apart from one [spelling/grammar] mistake.

3 - GOOD – Moreover, while there were some [spelling/grammar] mistakes they did not detract significantly from the reading experience.

4 - AVERAGE –. However, I believe that the spelling and grammar should be corrected.

  

(D) SPEED

1 - EXCELLENT – [Author's surname]’s engaged a graceful writing style

2 - GREAT – [Author's surname]’s engaged a polished  writing style

3 - GOOD – [Author's surname] engaged a smooth writing style

4 - AVERAGE – [Author's surname]'s writing style was acceptable

  

(E) CLEVER

1 - EXCELLENT – with the [sharp/clever/witty/graphical] inclusions bringing a real effervescence to the reading experience.

2 - GREAT -  with the [sharp/clever/witty/graphical] inclusions making for a delightful reading experience.

3 - GOOD –  with the [sharp/clever/witty/graphical] inclusions adding significantly to the reader interest.

4 - AVERAGE - with the [sharp/clever/witty/graphical] inclusions being satisfactorily handled. 

  

(F) ACCURATE

1 - EXCELLENT – I am [very, reasonably, quite] knowledgeable about this subject and believe that the content was without fault.

2 - GREAT – I am [very, reasonably, quite] knowledgeable about this subject and I am in general agreement with all the Author’s stated positions.

3 - GOOD – I am [very, reasonably, quite] knowledgeable about this subject and find no issue with the content.

4 - AVERAGE – I am [very, reasonably, quite] knowledgeable about this subject and some question remain concerning some of the Author’s statements.

  

(G) USEFUL

1 - EXCELLENT – [and/but] it was totally relevant and applicable to me.

2 - GREAT – [and/but] I believe that it would be very useful for many that are interested in this topic.

3 - GOOD – [and/but] the author made some good points that others might find useful.

4 - AVERAGE – [and/but] the author makes a good point about [.............].

 

(H) OVERALL 

1 - EXCELLENT – Overall, I rate this article as a brilliant read that I would highly recommend to my friends.

2 - GREAT - Overall, I would rate this article as a great read of high merit.

3 - GOOD – Overall, I would rate this article as a good and worthwhile read.

4 - AVERAGE – Overall, I would rate this article as an acceptable read.

 

 

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6. Step Five - Compile: Complete/Remove/Make/Link/Adjust

Now turn the individual components of an article review into a complete paragraph by doing the following:

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  Complete the opening sentence "This article titled '[Article Title], written by the [Author's stated role] [Author's published name or username], sets out to show [Central theme, argument or message]
  
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  Remove the NUMBER and GRADE from the front of the 'standard phrase'
  
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  Make the applicable choice in the [square brackets] when asked
  
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  Link the 'standard phrases together to form sentences and then complete the paragraph
  
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  Adjust the grammar and phrasing to suit your style of expression (if required)