Article Critique Psychology PAPER Homework

PSY 216 Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric: Article Critique

Use the resources available on the Shapiro Library website to find an article from a relevant psychology journal to critique. Provide your choice to your instructor and ask any additional questions you have regarding this task after you have reviewed the main elements of the assignment, APA format guidelines, and the rubric. Expectations:

1. You are expected and required to use a minimum of three academic or peer-reviewed sources in your critique. The textbook can be one of those sources.

2. You are expected to demonstrate an academic level of writing. This means minimal grammatical and spelling errors and no use of abbreviated words (e.g., 24/7 as opposed to daily or thru in place of the correct through).

3. You are expected to demonstrate critical thinking abilities in writing this paper. Main Elements Part I of the Critique – Objective Analysis In your critique of the article, address the following questions:

1. Are the title and abstract representative of the article? 2. Is the purpose of the article clear in the introduction? 3. Is all of the discussion relevant?

3.1. Have any ideas been over- or underemphasized in your opinion? 3.2. What revisions would you suggest? 3.3. Should some sections of the manuscript be elaborated on, condensed, or omitted?

4. Are the author’s statements clear? 4.1. Challenge ambiguous statements. 4.2. Suggest by examples how clarity can be achieved; however, do not merely substitute your style for the author’s.

5. What underlying assumptions does the author have? 6. Does the author or do the authors appear objective in the article analysis and discussion?

Part II of the Critique – Subjective Analysis

1. Why did you select this article to critique? What aspect of personality theory interested you in the article? 2. After reading the article, what did you like and dislike about it? 3. Based on your understanding to date, what is the possible practical applicability of the article?

APA Format Guidelines Required APA Document Format:

 Font: Times New Roman font, size 12, black

 First page header “NAME: Title” (no bold, no underline)

 Spacing: double-spaced throughout: o In Word, click “Page Layout” -> click “Margins” -> select “Normal” o In Word, click “Page Layout” -> look for Indent and Spacing -> make sure that Left, Right, Before, and After all say “0” or “0 pt”

 Paragraphs: o Indent the first line of each paragraph. o Ensure that there are no extra lines between the paragraphs.

 Click “Enter” just once to start a new paragraph.

 Click “Tab” to indent the first line of the paragraph. APA Reference Format You are expected and required to use a minimum of three academic or peer-reviewed sources in your critique. The textbook can be one of those sources.

 In-text citation: (Shultz & Shultz, 2013)

 Reference: Shultz, D. P., & Shultz, S. E. (2013). Theories of personality (10th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

 If you want to mention the author/textbook but are not quoting the material (what you write is completely in your own words): According to Shultz and Shultz (2013), ______

 If you want to quote something (using the author’s exact words or paraphrasing) from the author/textbook: According to Shultz and Shultz (2013), ______ (p. xx).

 References on a separate page at the end of the critique

 Heading “References” centered (no bold, no underline)

Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Written components of the project must follow these formatting guidelines: double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one- inch margins, and APA formatting including citations. A minimum of three academic or peer-reviewed sources must be cited in your critique. The textbook can be one of those sources. Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information, review these instructions.

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Article Critique – Objective Analysis

Meets “Proficient” criteria substantiated with research

Critiques the key elements of the article explaining examples of bias or faulty reasoning found in the article

Critique of the key elements of the article explaining examples of bias or faulty reasoning found in the article is insufficient

Does not critique any of the key elements of the article

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Article Critique – Subjective Analysis

Meets “Proficient” criteria substantiated with research to support rationale

Critiques the article based on the aspect of personality theory of interest, highlighting positive and negative aspects

Insufficiently critiques the article based on the aspect of personality theory of interest, highlighting positive and negative aspects

Does not critique the article based on the aspect of personality theory of interest

25

Integration of Theories of Personality

Meets “Proficient” criteria substantiated with rationale to support aspects of different personality theories

Integrates relevant aspects of different theories of personality

Minimally integrates relevant aspects of different theories of personality

Does not integrate relevant aspects of different theories of personality

25

Articulation of Response

Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization, and is presented in a professional and easy-to- read format

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas

25

Earned Total 100%