CNUR 402: Health promotion with older adults and
rural and remote populations
CRITIQUE
ASSIGNMENT
Dellplain M. (2023, March 29). “Technology to help bridge the gap”: Smart
homes and sensors ease caregiver burden. The Healthy Debate. https://healthydebate.ca/2023/03/topic/technology-smart-homes-sensors/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=more-beds-won-t-cure-what-ails-canadian-health-care_54
Purpose:
Students
will have the opportunity to complete a critique of a recent/current news
release related to the older adult, rural, or remote population. This activity provides an
opportunity for students to demonstrate understanding of course related
concepts through an evaluation of the content included in the news
release and supports critical writing in a succinct manner.
Expectations:
Students will be expected to
read a current news release and provide a critical review of the information,
which includes questioning the information provided and understanding the topic
from a different perspective.
Critique will be 2-3 pages, written with an academic tone, in 3rd person, and meet APA (7th ed.)
standards. Title page and
reference list are not included in the page count.
*Any content
beyond the maximum 3 pages will not be included in the evaluation of the
assignment.
Critique will
be supported by a minimum
of 8 relevant and recent (last five years) references from peer-reviewed
journals. Strive to use Canadian references within the last 5 years. Other
references, such as scholarly websites and government documents/reports, may
also be used over and above the required journal references to supplement your
work.
Please include information from the Government
of Canada websites
Critique will be marked according to the Critique
Rubric.
Turnitin will be used to evaluate this
assignment. Student ID will be provided as per the syllabus information for
TurnItIn.
Assignment Format:
Ø
Title page-include title of
news release.
Ø
Introduction-introduce topic
of news release, aim of the critique (*do not need to include author(s) &
news title)
Ø
Summary-identify key points
from the release.
Ø
Critique-discuss and evaluate
the release (strengths, weaknesses, significant content)
Ø Conclusion-summarize the content of your critique.
*Utilize supportive
evidence-based resources to support your statements
**Linkages to course content should be evident in this
assignment.