Article Summary and Critique
20 possible points
· Must be one page, typed, in Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced.
· Must have at least one paragraph summarizing the article (no plagiarizing)
· Must have at least one paragraph critiquing the article…tell why you agree or disagree with the contents of the article. Cite specific examples from your own teaching/observing in the classroom that supports your opinion.
· Must cite the article in APA format. You can look this up online if you do not have an APA manual. Here is an example:
Moore, K.D. (2015). Effective instructional strategies: From theory to practice, 4th ed. Sage Publications, Inc.
· Late article summaries and critiques will have point deductions for each day they are late. If you are not in class when an article summary/critique is due, it is your responsibility to email it to me on the day of class to not incur point penalties.
Grammar, Spelling, Mechanics (4 points) |
Formatting (2 points) |
Summary (6 points) |
Critique (6 points) |
APA Citation (2 points) |
All sentences must use proper spelling, grammar, and mechanics. Points will be deducted for errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics. |
Your paper must be typed in Times New Roman 12 point font and double spaced. Points will be deducted for not following the specified format. |
You must provide a summary of the article in your own words. The reader of your summary has not read your article, so provide a thorough and concise summary so that your reader will understand what the article was about. Points will be deducted for summaries that involve plagiarism or are not thorough and concise. |
You must provide a critique of the article, citing your opinion of the contents of the article. You must cite specific examples from your own teaching/observation in the classroom to support your opinions. Points will be deducted for not providing a thorough critique or citing examples from your own teaching/observing. |
The article must be cited in proper APA format. Points will be deducted for improper citation. |