While many of your research projects will require you to read articles published in scholarly journals, books or other peer reviewed sources of information, there is also a wealth of information to be found in more popular publications. These aim to inform a wide array of readers about issues of interest and are much more informal in tone and scope. Examples include general news, business and entertainment publications such as Time Magazine, Business Weekly, Vanity Fair. Note, special interest publications which are not specifically written for an academic audience are also considered “popular” i.e., National Geographic, Scientific American, Psychology Today. (Evaluating Information Sources, n.d., What is a Popular Source? section)
The above indicates that when reading a text—especially reading to learn and rely on the content of a text—we are to exercise due diligence. We need to exercise critical thinking and not blindly accept all information that passes our way. Our researcher reputations are at stake. And we are accountable to the readers who may rely on the information we provide.
For this assignment, you will locate and download a popular journal article to analyze the author’s use of logic.
References
Types of sources. (n.d.). Indiana Wesleyan University Online Campus Library Services. https://ocls.indwes.edu/tutorials/types-of-sources(new tab)(new tab)
Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:
Demonstrate doctoral level writing skills.
Background Information
The Discerning Reader and Writer
As you read the sourced article for this written assignment, keep in mind the quality writing tips you have learned in your reading. One significant way to begin improving your writing skills is to improve your reading skills. By reading at-once on different levels, you will not only be taking in and processing the words (and information) that are displayed—but you will also be consciously assessing the quality of the information, the craft of the writing, and the aesthetics of the formatting. In other words, you will begin to read differently as a result—you will become a discerning reader. By reading ‘actively’, you will inherently build habits of observation that can carry over into your doctoral and professional writing through use of new words and a multitude of ways to articulate what you want to say.
As you analyze the logic of the article selected for this assignment, be on the lookout for the phrases that should be avoided at the start of a sentence. If you reviewed your most recent coursework submissions or contributions to the ADP, would any of the sentence start taboos be found?
According to . . .
There is a . . .
It is [important, critical, advised, suggested, and so on] . . .
In my opinion . . .
The purpose of this [email, post, article] is . . .
In 2014 [or any year] . . .
I think [believe] that . . . (Handley, 2014, p. 26)
Instructions
Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
Read The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking: Concepts and Tools.
Read chapters 6–14 (pp. 27–55) in Everybody Writes.
Download the Scholarly or Academic Journal Articles(PDF document) document.
Download the Template for Analyzing the Logic of an Article(Word document).
Locate a popular article (neither an academic article, nor an industry/trade journal article) suitable for your ADP research focus or a business-related topic that is of interest to you.
Complete the template in its entirety, answering each question fully.
Place the complete APA reference at the top of the first page.
Include your full name in the header of the template. No cover page is needed when placing your name in the header.
Submit your assignment by the end of the workshop.
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2.2 Assignment (20 points)
Course: 3SU2022 Craft Academic Writing for Bus (BADM-700-01A)
Criteria Excellent Competent
Needs
Improvement
Inadequate/Faili
ng
Criterion Score
Quality of the
Content
/ 1010 points
Thoroughly
addresses the
prompt(s).
Clearly
demonstrates
understanding
of relevant
course
concepts using
course
materials and
additional
resources (with
citations and
references).
Provides clear
evidence of
critical
thinking.
9 points
Adequately
addresses the
prompt(s).
Demonstrates
a basic
understanding
of relevant
course
concepts using
course
materials and
additional
resources (with
citations and
references).
Proficient
explanation for
why the
research
matters.
7 points
Partially
addresses the
prompt(s) or
addresses only
some of the
prompts.
Demonstrates
a limited
understanding
of relevant
course
concepts using
course
materials and
additional
resources (with
citations and
references).
Emergent
explanation for
why the
research
matters.
6 points
Minimally
addresses or
does not
address the
prompt(s).
Does not
adequately
demonstrate
an
understandign
of relevant
course
concepts or
provide
evidence of
critical
thinking.
Inadequate
explanation for
why the
research
matters.
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Total / 20
Overall Score
Criteria Excellent Competent
Needs
Improvement
Inadequate/Faili
ng
Criterion Score
Written
Communicatio
n & APA
/ 1010 points
Excellent
communication
when applying
English
Grammar
Standards and
the 7 C’s of
writing: clear,
concise,
complete,
correct,
correlated to
the research,
creative, and
with critical
thinking
evidenced.
Excellent use
of APA
formatting
standards, as
applicable.
9 points
Proficient
communication
when applying
English
Grammar
Standards and
the 7 C’s of
writing: clear,
concise,
complete,
correct,
correlated to
the research,
creative, and
with critical
thinking
evidenced.
Proficient use
of APA
formatting
standards, as
applicable.
7 points
Emergent
communication
when applying
English
Grammar
Standards and
the 7 C’s of
writing: clear,
concise,
complete,
correct,
correlated to
the research,
creative, and
with critical
thinking
evidenced.
Emergent use
of APA
formatting
standards, as
applicable.
6 points
Inadequate
communication
when applying
English
Grammar
Standards and
the 7 C’s of
writing: clear,
concise,
complete,
correct,
correlated to
the research,
creative, and
with critical
thinking
evidenced.
Inadequate use
of APA
formatting
standards, as
applicable.
Excellent
27 points minimum
Competent
24 points minimum
Needs Improvement
21 points minimum
Inadequate/Failing
0 points minimum
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