The book is:
Dyer, W. G., Dyer, W. G., Jr., & Dyer, J. H. (2007). Team building: Proven strategies for improving team performance (4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Unit VIII Article Critique
Research and select two professional journal articles that directly relate to team building or improving team performances.
A critical assessment of the articles is expected for this assignment. Keep in mind, the Research Database found in the
CSU Online Library is a great source for quick exploration of thousands of articles. The articles should be current (less than three years old).
In preparation, follow the guidelines established below:
- Find two articles that pertain to team building or improving team performance and annotate (in your own words) as you read.
- Note the author's main points and thesis statements.
- Write a critique encompassing both articles into one document.
- Reference both articles in APA format.
- The entire document should be typed according to APA style (double-spaced).
- The Article Critique should be approximately two to three pages in length.
- All journal articles selected should be at least four pages in length.
- The Article Critique is due at the completion of Unit VIII.
PART I: Introduction
Start your critique with sentences giving the following information:
- Author's name
- Book/Article title and source
- Author's thesis statement
PART II: Summary
- Summarize the author's purpose and main points/evidence cited that are used for back up.
- 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 counter-argument?
PART III: Review and Evaluate
To critically review the piece, 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 counter-argument?
- Are the article and the evidence still valid, or are they outdated, leading to an invalid conclusion?
- Was the author successful in making his or her point?
PART IV: Conclusion
Wrap up:
- State whether you agree with the author.
- Back up your decisions by stating your reasons.
- Give a general opinion of the work.
Format your paper using APA style. Use your own words, and include citations and references as needed to avoid plagiarism.