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. Keep in mind, the research databases found in the CSU Online Library are a great source

for quick exploration o

f 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 whe

n

working with various types of teams, and disc

uss 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 refere

nce pages). The assignment is

due at the completion of Unit VIII. 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.

P

art 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 re

ader

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).

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 evide

nce 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 auth

or 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 t

hat 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 sty

le. 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).