Posted: May 23rd, 2015

Critique of an Academic Journal of student's choice

Description:
Assessment Method: Academic Journal Article Critique

Assessment Topic: Critique of an Academic Journal Article of student’s
choice

Students are required to select a journal article and critique the article taking into account:
– The author’s ideas, purpose and perspectives
– Identify and discuss key weaknesses and strengths in the article based on
o A critical evaluation of the author’s argument(s), assumptions made by the author, and the main implications
? Are counter arguments given due consideration?
? Is the author objective?
? Are there any errors in logic?
? How convincing is the argument?
o A critical evaluation of the accuracy and relevance of evidence that is utilized in the article
? Is the evidence sufficient to support the argument(s)?
? Are there errors of fact or interpretation?
? Is any experimental or experiential evidence provided?
? How convincing is the evidence?
o A critical evaluation of clarity, rigor, and other aspects of the article
? Does the abstract provide an accurate representation of the article?
? How clear is the purpose of the article?
? Has relevant literature been cited?
? Are all aspects of the discussion relevant?
? Is the title of the article appropriate?

***Article Critique
– To analyse and evaluate an academic journal
– Not a summary
– Answers the question how? why? and how well?
– Discuss the article’s treatment of its topic, not the topic itself. Your key sentence.

***Can you find one Academic Journal Article about Hospitality management for me, please?

***Can you do reference intext also, please?

And I have attached assessment rubric for you to have a look. Thank you so much

CATEGORY DISTINGUISHED
GENERAL Provides an excellent critique of selected Academic Journal Article.
WORD COUNT AND ORIGINALITY COMPLIANCE Word count under 20% +/- the specified requirement.
Originality score equal to or below 20%.
Originality matches equal to or below 6% to one source.
WRITTEN PRESENTATION Acceptable level of spelling and grammar.
Acceptable layout.
CHOICE OF ACADEMIC JOURNAL ARTICLE Appropriate choice of Academic Journal Article
.
UNDERSTANDING OF THE ACADEMIC JOURNAL ARTICLE
/20 Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the article’s purpose, and key concepts, perspectives and ideas.
CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE AUTHOR”S ARGUMENT
/30 Provides an excellent evaluation of the author’s argument and associated assumptions
CRITICAL EVALUATION OF EVIDENCE UTILISED IN THE ARTICLE
/30 Provides an excellent evaluation of evidence utilized in the article
CRITICAL EVALUATION OF OTHER ASPECTS OF THE ARTICLE
/20 Provides an excellent evaluation of clarity, rigor and other aspects of the article