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4MAT Review Instructions

 


4MAT Review 1 covers Gottman's entire book, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

 

The 4MAT Review system is a way of responding to readings that requires you to interact with new ideas on several levels. Your 4MAT Review must each be 5 pages.

 

Use the following format in preparing your 4MAT Reviews:

Summary

After listing the author and chapter, summarize what you have read as if you were the author condensing the book into 400 tight words. Prove that you comprehend the readings by writing a no-nonsense summary. This section is not a commentary or listing of topics, but rather an in depth, insightful “précis” of the content.

Concrete Responses

Get vulnerable! In 250 words, relate a personal life experience that this book connected with in your own life. Relate your story in first person, describing action and quoting sentences you remember hearing or saying. In the teaching style of Jesus, this is a do-it-yourself parable, case study, and/or confession. You will remember almost nothing you have read unless you make this critical, personal connection. What video memory began to roll? This is your chance to tell your story and make new ideas found in the book your own.

Reflection

What new questions arise for you in response to what you have read? Keep a rough note sheet at hand as you read. Begin with questions like, “What would I like further information on?” Where do I not agree/strongly agree with the author?” or “What bothers me/excites me about this content?” This section must be about 250 words.

Application

How does the information in the book influence how you are going to continue your own personal growth process? What actions or changes are you going to make in your life as a result of your learning? Your response here is a matter of obedience first, questions later. Be precise in summarizing your action steps. This section must be limited about 250 words.

 

Please note: Your grade on each 4MAT Review depends on the manner in which you address each of these 4 dimensions of response to readings.

 

4MAT Review 1 covers Gottman's entire book, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

 

 


4MAT Grading Rubric

Student:

Content (75 Points)

  

Summary (30 points):

·         Summary is concise, tightly worded, and adequately complete—“no-nonsense,” “tight words,” “in-depth,” insightful “précis” of the core concepts of the entire book.

·         At least 400 words.

  

Concrete Responses (15) points:

·         Get vulnerable! In the teaching style of Jesus, this is a do-it-yourself parable, case study, and/or confession.

·         Relate a personal life experience that this book connected with in your own life. (While reading, what video memory began to roll?)

·         Relate your story in first person, describing action and quoting sentences you remember hearing or saying.

·         At least 250 words.

  

Reflection (15 points):

·         What new questions or criticisms arise for you in response to what you have read?

·         Begin with questions like, “What would I like further information on?” Where do I not agree/strongly agree with the author?” or “What bothers me/excites me about this content?”

·         Positives and negatives about the book. Short, concise critique—strengths/weaknesses.

·         Reflection should be based on main ideas of the book, not tangential issues.

·         At least 250 words.

 

 

Action (15 points):

·         Be precise in summarizing your action steps based on core points of the book.

·         How does the information in the book influence how you are going to continue your own personal growth process?

·         What actions or changes are you going to make in your life as a result of your learning?

·         Description of how main ideas in the book will affect your coaching. What professional changes will you implement (and share with others)?

·         At least 200 words

 

 


 

Writing (15 Points)

Points Earned

Instructor’s Comments

·         Thoughts organized in paragraphs; per current APA format, each paragraph develops one main idea; paragraphs contain at least 3 sentences Paragraph transitions are present, logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

·         The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

·         Sentences are well-constructed, complete, clear, and concise.

·         Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

·         Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

·         Spelling is correct.

 

 

APA (10 Points)

Points Earned

Instructor’s Comments

·         The paper follows current APA format and includes a title page as well as a reference page; each page utilizes a running header and page number. All pages double spaced, per current APA format.

·         Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow current APA format; all assertions backed by references.

·         In-text citations must match citations in reference page.

·         Quotes used strategically.

·         The paper is laid out with correct use of current APA headings that correspond to the 4 main sections. The paper title is repeated on the top of first page of text (centered). Times New Roman font preferred.

 

 

Total:

 

 

 

 

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