Task: Compare media article/news clip to original scientific report. Using the following links: https://globalnews.ca/news/4898899/screen-time-child-development/ & https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2722666 .
1. Read Article/watch news clip and its original Scientific report. (Consider the similarities and differences between the conclusions and slants taken by each source. does the media article do a good job summarizing the research?) Think of the pros and cons of the type of research used? external validity?
2. Write a 4-5 sentences summary on the media article/news clip
3. Write a description of the scientific report with the following questions:
– According to the report's introduction, what were the main study topics and the writers' hypotheses?
-What were the important characteristics of the participants in the research? Determine the age ranges and significant information. What was the sample size.
-What research strategy was utilized to examine development if the research questions focused on age-related changes? Was this a longitudinal or cross-sectional study.
-What were the research methods used?
-What were the major findings in the result section?
– How were the findings interpreted in the discussion section?
4. compare both the news clip/article and original report.
– was there any misinterpretations in the summary (news clip)? and if so what are they?
-what are the limitations of the news article
-is it possible that using the findings in childcare would expose kids to risks and/or benefits? Which ways?
-summarize your findings of the assignment
5. Reflect.
– Did you have prior experience comparing these various report types, or was this a brand-new experience for you? Were the parallels or discrepancies between the academic article and the media coverage a surprise to you?
-Were the conclusions you came to through contrasting these papers applicable to your personal or professional objectives? If not, why not?
6. Cite both the article and report with APA.
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