Human Genetics Journal Article
Critique Form


Title of Journal Article________________________________________________________________

Title of Journal _____________________________________________________________________

Volume______________________________     Date_____________     Page Number(s)_________

  1. Appropriate grade level     _____7-9       _____10-12       _____college       _____adult

  2. What is your overall evaluation of this article?

    _____Poor       _____Fair       _____Good       _____Very Good       _____ Excellent

  3. Why did you choose to review this article?




  4. How would you rate this article as a tool for teaching the following groups about human genetics?

    Students:           _____Poor _____Fair _____Good _____Very Good _____ Excellent

    Teachers:           _____Poor _____Fair _____Good _____Very Good _____ Excellent

    Other_____:       _____Poor _____Fair _____Good _____Very Good _____ Excellent

  5. Comment on the readability of this article.




  6. Topics Covered:

    ____ Basic Human Inheritance Patterns                     _____Human Genome Project Technology

    ____ Ethical Implications of the Human Genome Project   _____ Genetic Screening

    ____ Legal Implications of the Human Genome Project      _____ Genetic Conditions

    ____ Social Implications of the Human Genome Project    _____ Genetic Counseling

    ____ Practical Application of Medical Genetics Technology  _____ Other: _________________

  7. Brief Summary.






  8. Specify how you would use this article.






  9. Describe how this information could be integrated into other subject areas. (ie: math, social studies,special education, journalism, debate, public policy, ethics, etc.)






  10. Detail the strengths/weaknesses of this article.






Your Name:____________________________________________ Date:________________________

Your Profession: _____ Student

                          _____ Educator (level of your students) _______________________________

                          _____ Other (describe): ___________________________________________

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