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Evaluate one or more studies on the role of genes on behavior - Coggle…
Evaluate one or more studies on the role of genes on behavior
Studies
Kendler et al (2006) (on twins)
Bouchard et al (1990) (on twins)
Weissman(2005) (family study)
Caspi et al (2003)
Evolutionary
Curtis and al.
Fessler et Al(2005)
Wedekind (1995): The sweaty T-shirt Study
Evaluate
Identify the Method
Identify General Strengths + Limitations
Apply to YOUR Study (+ -)
Writing
Intro
Begin your essay with a "hook", a thought provoking question or statement
State the topic of the essay (this is just stating the essay question)
Define & explain key words and terms in the essay question. What problems / issues are raised here?
Explain the importance of the topic (perhaps by discussing a relevant real life example)
State and briefly summarize the knowledge, theories and studies that will be discussed in the rest of the essay
Conclusion
What are some questions that are still left unanswered? How could future research help us to answer those questions?
Are there any other possible explanations that have yet to be considered?
Do any of the research studies contradict each other? If so, what could explain the apparent contradictions?
To what extent do the various research studies support each other, coming to the same conclusion through different research methods? (triangulation)
Briefly restate and summarize all of the knowledge, theories and research that have been discussed so far
Body paragraphs
Why do family/twin studies?
Brief introduction to genes
Studies: aim, procedure, results and EVALUATION
LINK TO QUESTION