Journal Article Critique
Journal Article Critique
PRESENTED TO THE
DEPARMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
AND RECREATION STUDIES
MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for Course PHED # 1007 Section # 001
Lynne Lafave
By Luis Bravo
Vocabulary
* Anthropometric Parameters: Different methods established to measure the proportions of the body. * Epigallocatechin Gallate: Powerful antioxidant found in green tea. * Atherosclerosis: Is the accumulation of fatty material in the inner walls of the arteries. * Immuneradimetric assay: A method used to measure plasma proteins using specific antibodies. * Nephelometry: A method used to identify certain proteins in different fluids of the body. * Spectrophotometry: A method used to identify or calculate certain molecules in a solution depending on its reaction to different levels of light. * Ischemic: The lack of blood supply to an organ, usually caused by a blocked artery. * Polyphenolic: One or more alcohols that contain several benzene rings, and at least a hydroxyl group. * Benzene Rings: Six carbon atoms attached to a hydrogen atom. * Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone: Hormonal system within the body that regulates blood pressure and water balance.
Title & Introduction * Research titles can make the difference between reading the whole article or just reading the abstract of it, it is what might catch the interest of the reader or not. Researchers have to make sure to come up with a title that is catchy but at the same represent the objective of the investigation.
The title of this investigation really shows the content of the research, explaining all the factors the green tea does for the body. It also have a positive tone, meaning that as soon as you read the title you know the green tea is good for you, and that it might help you if you suffer any of the problems stated in the title. * Providing with background information is important, because the readers are most likely to be
PRESENTED TO THE
DEPARMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
AND RECREATION STUDIES
MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for Course PHED # 1007 Section # 001
Lynne Lafave
By Luis Bravo
Vocabulary
* Anthropometric Parameters: Different methods established to measure the proportions of the body. * Epigallocatechin Gallate: Powerful antioxidant found in green tea. * Atherosclerosis: Is the accumulation of fatty material in the inner walls of the arteries. * Immuneradimetric assay: A method used to measure plasma proteins using specific antibodies. * Nephelometry: A method used to identify certain proteins in different fluids of the body. * Spectrophotometry: A method used to identify or calculate certain molecules in a solution depending on its reaction to different levels of light. * Ischemic: The lack of blood supply to an organ, usually caused by a blocked artery. * Polyphenolic: One or more alcohols that contain several benzene rings, and at least a hydroxyl group. * Benzene Rings: Six carbon atoms attached to a hydrogen atom. * Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone: Hormonal system within the body that regulates blood pressure and water balance.
Title & Introduction * Research titles can make the difference between reading the whole article or just reading the abstract of it, it is what might catch the interest of the reader or not. Researchers have to make sure to come up with a title that is catchy but at the same represent the objective of the investigation.
The title of this investigation really shows the content of the research, explaining all the factors the green tea does for the body. It also have a positive tone, meaning that as soon as you read the title you know the green tea is good for you, and that it might help you if you suffer any of the problems stated in the title. * Providing with background information is important, because the readers are most likely to be
References: Bogdanski, P., Suliburska, J., Szulinska, M., Stepien, M., Pupek-Musialik, D., Anna, J. (2012). Green tea extract reduces blood pressure, inflammatory biomarkers, and oxidative stress and improves parameters associated with insulin resistance in obese, hypertensive patients. Nutrition Research, 32(6), 421-427. Berg, K. E., Latin, R.W. (2008). Essentials of methods in health, physical education, exercise science, and recreation. Omaha, NE: The Point.