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critique_deck.pptxA guide for writing a Business Journal Article Critique Report for BMGT 2488 and BMGT 2489
WRITING A BUSINESS JOURNAL CRITIQUE
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WRITING A BUSINESS JOURNAL CRITIQUE
Assignment: Business Journal Critique Report
E – Value - ation
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Central Texas College
Parts of the Critique
Introduction
Summary
Evaluation
Response
Conclusion
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Critique Introduction
Introduce author & title of work
Provide author’s main point (“take-away”)
State your overall evaluation of the Journal Article
Add any required background
info that may help reader understand article
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Summary (written as if you are a reporter)
Summarize the entire work
Written objectively to relate:
Author’s overall point (“take away”)
Support provided for the overall point
Goal of a summary (abstract):
Provides author’s thesis and main point untainted by your opinion
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Evaluation (written as if you are a judge)
Accuracy of information
Definition of key terms (or lack of)
Hidden assumptions
Clarity of language
Fairness
Logic and organization
Common fallacies: Name-calling, hasty generalization, over-simplification, emotional language, black/white & either/or fallacy, bandwagon appeal
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Response: (this section is YOUR opinion)
Some questions you might ask of yourself
Where do you agree and disagree?
What does the author get right or wrong?
What ultimate merit/use does this work have?
Would you recommend this work a a credible source on the topic?
Consider your response section a miniature essay. Your thesis is your opinion of the work. Your main points in this section support the opinion expressed in your thesis. This is the section to reference outside sources. Use APA version 6 (see YouTube tutorial notes below
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APA Version 6 set up guide. Use APA format throughout course.
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Conclusion (bring your reader back on point)
Remind reader of overall importance of topic
Combine your rating with personal response to focus on overall strengths and weaknesses of article
State what you believe is the ultimate success of the Article (“the So-What and/or Take-away”)
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Where does the Critique fit in your Update Report?
Following the Transmittal Memo and Cover Page before your Objective Updates 5% each.
The Journal Article Critique is 45% of the Update Report grade points, your objective and site summary is 35%, and overall format and APA citations are the remaining 5% each.
APA requirements are critical and required for all course writing assignments.
Outside sources are recommended (gradable) and required to be referenced within the Report if cited and noted where appropriate. Don’t provide references of materials not used in your report.
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Questions/Information
Please use the following Instructor communications methods
Provide questions on Course Message Board (best choice)
For more detailed questions text me at (210) 441-0523 requesting a phone discussion and provide the following information:
Your name and course
General question topic
2 to 3 times/dates when you will be available.
Your contact phone number
During discussion you need to have computer access to the Blackboard Course site
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