Chapter critique
Purpose Students in Human Services will encounter a wide range of behaviors in children and youth. This assignment allows students to
- Read about a challenging behaviors in the context of case study
- Describe strategies used in the narrative study
- Explore and analyze one’s own response to the ideas presented in the study
Procedure
1. Use the book: Thanks for chucking that at the mill instead of in (2007).
2. Read the book and choose 2 chapters to critique: a) Include the APA reference for each chapter at the top of the page as shown in the sample b) Identify 5 key points: What were 5 main ideas that were significant for you from the particular chapter c) Determine the “so what”? What do the ideas in the chapter mean to you as a future Human Service paraprofessional? How can you relate these ideas to a practicum experience or any other interaction that you have observed?
3. Write each critique in 12pt Times New Roman font on one page. Submit as per dates determined. See sample layout.
Marking Criteria Reference: 2 marks (Hint: Follow the sample, You only need to change the chapter and page numbers if different) Five Key Points: 5 x 2= 10 marks So What: 3 marks Total Possible: 15 marks for each critique x 2= 30 marks