Hierarchal Position | Student Understanding | Paper Organization |
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Evaluation (Doctoral Level) |
Applies external criteria to information. | Thematic presentation with well thought out themes, objective conclusions, minimal bias |
Synthesis (Graduate Level) |
Puts parts together to make a new whole | Based on themes rather than source articles, support a theme together, compare, contrast |
Analysis (Bachelor’s Level) |
Understands and uses components of information | Discuss specifications of articles and identification of patterns |
Application (Bachelor and High School) |
Application of information to new situations | Arranged by articles read, but with link to topic of current paper; few or no connections |
Comprehension (High School) |
Grasps the meaning of the information | Arranged by articles read, not by main ideas |
Knowledge (Elementary and All Levels) |
Recognition of information | Lists articles, no topics or themes |