Unit VIII Article Critique

Select a current, professional journal article that is at least three
pages in length. You must write a critical assessment of this article
for this assignment.



Find an article (that is less than five years old) that pertains to
the important issues leaders or consultants will face when working
with various types of teams, and discuss what methods are best to use
for developing better teams for the future. Be sure to annotate the
author's main points and thesis statement in your own words.



ØPart I: Introduction

o   Start the critique with the following information: the author's
name, the article title, and the author's thesis statement.

ØPart II: Summary

o   Summarize the author's purpose and main points, providing examples
for clarity of understanding the author’s intended implications. Share
key topics that support the author’s focus for this article. Provide
ample details to enlighten the reader as to what the article is
implying for audiences who are seeking research data in regards to
team building and/or the different types of teams (e.g., virtual,
temporary, traditional, or innovative).

ØPart III: Review and Evaluate

o   To critically review the article, 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
counterargument? Was the author successful in making his/her point?

ØPart IV: Conclusion

o   State whether you agree with the author or not. Back up your
decisions by stating your reasons. Give a general opinion of the work.
Explain what you learned from reading the article and if you would
recommend it to a friend/coworker.

ØPart V: Application

o   Predict some of the major challenges that teams will face in the
future, and explain why the need for teamwork will remain high as it
relates to the article. Identify a team-building activity that may be
useful for managing teams in the future, and explain why.

Format your paper using APA style. Use your own words and expressions
to write the critique. Include citations and references as needed to
avoid plagiarism. The paper should consist of three pages of body
paragraphs, one title page, and one reference page (as the final
page).