Dore Programme

Article summary

The Dore Method, also known as Zing Performance, is a method for improving skills such as reading and writing, attention and focus, social skills and sports performance through targeted physical exercises. It is named after its creator, businessman Wynford Dore. The validity of the program has been disputed, as it has not been subject to any conclusive study that meets the criteria for a randomised controlled trial.

Key claims

1. publication date: 2003 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. publication date: 2006 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. publication date: 2004 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. publication date: 2003 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the publication date is "2003". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the publication date is "2006". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the publication date is "2004". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the publication date is "2003". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
7. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1372933824