2-3 page article critique

Remember the guidelines for the Unit VIII article critique explained in the syllabus:

•           Find two articles that pertain to team building or improving team performance and annotate (in your own words) as you read.

•           Note the authors’ main points and thesis statements.

•           Write a critique encompassing both articles into one document.

•           Reference both articles in APA format.

•           The entire document should be typed according to APA ed. 6 style (double-spaced).

•           The article critique should be approximately two to three pages in length.

•           All journal articles selected should be at least four pages in length.

•           The article critique is due at the completion of Unit VIII.

PART I:  Introduction

Start your critique with sentences giving the following information:

•           Author’s name

•           Book/article title and source

•           Author’s thesis statement

PART II:  Summary

•           Summarize the author’s purpose and main points/evidence cited that are used for backup.

•           Does the author’s use and interpretation of this evidence lead the reader to the same conclusion?

•           Did the author build a logical argument?

•           Is there other evidence that would support a counter-argument?

PART III:  Review and Evaluate

To critically review the piece, ask the following questions:

•           What are the credentials/areas of expertise of the author?

•           Did the author use appropriate methods to gather the evidence?

•           Did the author use accurate evidence?

•           Does the author’s use and interpretation of this evidence lead the reader to the same conclusion?

•           Did the author build a logical argument?

•           Is there other evidence that would support a counter-argument?

PART IV:  Conclusion

Wrap up:

•           State whether you agree with the author.

•           Back up your decisions by stating your reasons.

•           Give a general opinion of the work.

Format your paper using APA style.  Use your own words, and include citations and references as needed to avoid plagiarism.