Journal Crit. 1

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EDUC 840

Journal Article Critique Instructions

You will analyze and critique two (2) peer reviewed journal articles from varying professional journals. The articles must address one of the topics below that coincide with current issues and trends in education. You must select an article 2 years old or less. Your article critique must include the following:

· A summary of the author’s position

· An analysis of the author's key points and the extent to which it is backed up; and

· A personal response that addresses your agreement and/or disagreement with author, and why. Additionally, your personal response should link personal experiences to the content of the article that also includes a summary statement on the overall effectiveness of the article.

Each journal article critique must be a minimum of 700 words. The assignments must reflect current APA format and should include a title page, and reference page. You must include the reference to the journal article for confirmation and professor review.

Journal Critique 1 is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 1.

Journal Critique 2 is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 7.

Choose from the following journal article topics:

Teacher Salaries Teacher Assignments

Teacher Quality

School Safety School Reform Disabilities Grouping and Tracking Low Performance in Rural Areas Teacher Education Privatization Flipped Classroom Learning Home Schooling Religious Expression in Education Comprehensive School Reform