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Overall, this is a basic chapter which could be improved by using more primary, peer-reviewed academic sources and paraphrasing less textbook material and making more use of the interactive features of a wiki environment.
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A basic, cognitive description of empowerment is provided.
The description of self-efficacy could be improved and clarified.
In the Overview, perhaps a clear example of empowerment could be provided; as it is, it seems a bit wishy-washy, particularly with the lack of in-text citations.
More extensive use of examples and case studies could help to improve the explanation of theory.
The Reeve (2015) textbook is over-used as a citation; preferably consult and cite primary, peer-reviewed sources.
Some statements were unreferenced (e.g., see the [factual?] tags)
Did you consult Ozer and Bandura (1990)? If not, don't cite it. I'm guessing that you didn't consult the original source and that the description of this study is paraphrased from the description in Reeve (2015).
When describing important research studies, provide some indication of the nature of the sample and possibly cultural context.
When discussing important research findings, indicate the size of effects in addition to whether or not there was an effect or relationship.
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The presentation could be improved by offering a more cogent description of empowerment, perhaps with examples. Without such information, it is difficult to much sense of the theoretical perspectives.
The definition provided of self-efficacy is somewhat different from typical descriptions.
Add more examples.
A Conclusion slide summarising the take-home messages / key points could be helpful.
