course.content.assessment.attempt.menu
Assignment
Unit VII Article Critique
Unit VII Article Critique
Assignment Content
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. Keep in
mind, the research databases found in the CSU Online Library are a great source for
quick exploration of thousands of articles.
In preparation, follow the guidelines established below:
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.
The critique should be approximately three pages in length (not counting the title and
reference pages). The assignment is due at the completion of Unit VII. Plan early to
avoid missing the deadline.
Part I: Introduction
Start the critique with the following information: the author’s name, the article title, and
the author’s thesis statement.
Part II: Summary
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 about team building
and/or the different types of teams (e.g., virtual, temporary, traditional, or innovative).
Part III: Review and Evaluate
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?
Part IV: Conclusion
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.
Part V: Application
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. Refer to the resources provided in the Student
Portal. 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).
