EDUC 735 Journal Critique Assignment Instructions Overview During this course, you will complete 3 article critiques (see chart below). For each critique, select an article from a professional journa
TITLE OF PAPER 0 Title of Assignment Student Name EDUC 735 Professor Name Date Title of Paper Introduction and Summary Use this space to give a short introduction to the article and the purpose of the critique. This should be a minimum of two to three sentences. Make sure when you list the author’s name, you place the year of publication in parenthesis after the author’s name. You will need to follow all APA guidelines for citations. Citations should include the author’s last name, comma, and the year of publication. Example: (Smith, 2010). Citations with direct quotes should include the author’s name, comma, year of publication, comma, and the page number. Example: (Smith, 2010, p.23). You do not need the page number unless you have a direct quote from the work in the sentence. Use this section to summarize the article you read. This should include the main points of the article. Make sure you properly cite within this section using both paraphrases and direct quotes from the article. APA states that you must credit the source when “paraphrasing, quoting an author directly, or describing an idea that influenced your work” (p. 170). This section should be written in a factual manner that is void of opinion or emotion. All paragraphs must be at least five sentences. Critical Analysis Use this section to analyze the article. This means you critically think through the article’s main points. Who was the intended audience? Did the author clearly communicate the main points to the intended audience? Did the author provide adequate support to back his/her claims? Address the credibility of the author(s) of the article by describing professional accomplishments that reveal to the reader reasons that the opinions of author(s) can or cannot be relied upon. The validity of the research should be explored by discussing the limitations and the strengths of the research methodology. At least one source in addition to the article you are critiquing should be cited in this section to support your opinions of the validity of the article and/or its research methods. This section should be at least three paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each. Conclusion Use this section to provide insight from your professional experience as related to the issue addressed in the article. How does this article relate to the issue that you have chosen as your topic for the research paper for this course. You should include a clear concluding sentence. This paragraph should be a minimum of five sentences. References You will only include references that you cited within the Article Critique. At a minimum, you should include the article you read and one additional source. Make sure all references utilize a hanging indent and remove any hyperlinks.
EDUC 735 Journal Critique Assignment Instructions Overview During this course, you will complete 3 article critiques (see chart below). For each critique, select an article from a professional journa
EDUC 735 Journal Critique Assignment Instructions Overview During this course, you will complete 3 article critiques (see chart below). For each critique, select an article from a professional journal. It is appropriate for you to utilize research journals in your particular field where possible. It is also appropriate for you to use articles that may be used in the Research Paper that is due in Module 7: Week 7 of this course. All articles must be current (published no more than 5 years ago). Each critique should have three main sections: 1) an introduction that gives an overview of the article content with a clear thesis sentence; 2) a critical analysis section that includes discussion of the author’s key points and of the research methodology; and 3) a conclusion that includes a personal application and a clear concluding sentence. The submission should be at least 750 words in length. All submissions must use the Journal Critique Template and follow current APA style. No abstract is required, but a title page and references list are required. Module: Week Journal Critique Topic Journal Critique Topic Description Module 5: Week 5 Private School Issue Select an article that addresses an issue related to your research topic that impacts private schools. Instructions The article critique should be at least 750 words in length. This does not include the required title page or the required references list. An abstract is not required Please follow current APA style. The critical analysis section should discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the research methodology, the validity of the assertions by the author(s), and the credibility of the author(s).   In addition to the selected article, there should be at least one additional source that provides support for the assertions made in the critical analysis section. Acceptable sources for the articles include scholarly, professional journals. The articles must have been published within the last five years. Please utilize the template provided for this assignment. Each section of the template includes the specific required components of each section. In the first section, the introduction, you should include a 2-3 sentence introduction to and overview of the article with a clear thesis sentence that reveals your purpose for the critique. This section should also include a summary that provides a description the methodology and of the findings of the research. This first section (introduction and summary) should be a minimum of 2 paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each. The next section, the critical analysis, should be comprised of at least 3 paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each. This section should address the credibility of author(s) by describing the professional accomplishments of the author(s) and the main logic of the article. The limitations and strengths of the research methodology should also be included in this section. At least one additional source to support your ideas should be cited in this section. Finally, the conclusion should be at least one paragraph of at least 5 sentences. You should summarize your insight into the article based on your professional experience and include a clear concluding sentence.
EDUC 735 Journal Critique Assignment Instructions Overview During this course, you will complete 3 article critiques (see chart below). For each critique, select an article from a professional journa
EDUC 735 Journal Critique Grading Rubric Criteria Levels of Achievement Content 70% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present Article Selection 5 points The article is no more than 5 years old, addresses a public or private school issue, and comes from a scholarly journal. 4 points The article is no more than 5 years old and addresses a public or private school issue. It does not come from a scholarly journal. 1 to 3 points The article is more than 5 years old or does not come from a scholarly journal. It does not address a public or private school issue. 0 points Not present Article Summary 14 to 15 points The body provides a professional summary of the article. Both paraphrasing and quotes are used with citations to support the assertions that are made. This section is written in a factual, objective manner and is void of any opinion or emotion. 13 points The body provides a summary of the article with paraphrasing but few or no direct quotes. There are few citations to support assertions. The summary may include some opinion in addition to factual information. 1 to 12 points The body provides a limited and underdeveloped summary of the article. The ideas presented are opinion rather than factual information. There are no sources cited to support assertions. 0 points Not present Critical Analysis 32 to 35 points The critical analysis portion addresses such issues as the credibility of the author, the main logic of the article, the validity of the research, etc. The critical analysis section includes valid reasons to support the thesis statement in the introduction. Assertions in the critical analysis section include quotes and/or statistics with citations from other resources for support. 29 to 31 points The critical analysis portion addresses some issues as the credibility of the author, the main logic of the article, or the validity of the research. The critical analysis section includes some information to support the thesis statement. Some assertions in the critical analysis section include quotes and/or statistics with no citations from other resources for support. 1 to 28 points The critical analysis portion does not address the credibility of the author, the main logic of the article, or the validity of the research. The critical analysis section does not support the thesis statement. Few assertions in the critical analysis section include quotes and/or statistics. There are no citations from other resources for support. 0 points Not present Introduction and Conclusion 14 to 15 points The introduction provides a 2–3-sentence overview of the article and a clear thesis statement. The conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the thesis statement in fresh words. It reiterates the significance of the article (or lack thereof). 13 points The introduction provides a 2–3-sentence overview of the article. The thesis statement may not be clear. The conclusion summarizes the main points but does not restate the thesis statement. It does not make clear the significance of the article. 1 to 12 points The introduction does not provide an overview of the article, and the thesis statement is not clear. The conclusion does not summarize the main points or restate the thesis. It does not discuss the significance of the article. 0 points Not present Structure 30% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics 14 to 15 points Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. The body is 500 words or more, and the critical analysis section is 700 words or more. 13 points There are some spelling and grammar errors. Sentences require some re-reading for understanding. The body is less than 500 words, and the critical analysis section is less than 700 words. 1 to 12 points Spelling and grammar errors distract the reader. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. The body is less than 500 words, and the critical analysis section is less than 700 words. 0 points Not present Format 14 to 15 points Current APA format is used accurately and consistently in all citations. This includes both the body of the assignment and the References list. 13 points Current APA format is used with minor errors in the body of the assignment or the References list. 1 to 12 points There are frequent errors in current APA format in the body of the assignment or the References list. 0 points Not present Page 3 of 3