Select a current, professional journal article that is at least three pages in length

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 of th
ousands 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 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 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.
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 reade
r
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 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 o
r 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

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