Article Review

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Article Review Assignment Instructions
 
Article Review: Validity and Reliability
Review must:

  • Follow all APA guidelines, including style and grammar rules.
  • Be 2 pages in length, plus the title and reference pages. You are not required to write an introduction and conclusion.
  • Include three sections, with the following headings:

Article Summary
This section should:

    • Be written in third person. Your writing should be academic and professional.
    • Demonstrate an analysis of the author’s thesis.
    • Provide a thorough summary of the author’s main points written in a concise and scholarly manner that is 1 page in length.
    • Open with a strong thesis statement about the topic(s).  [Do not begin with “This article is about…”]
    • Include appropriate in-text citations following APA format. Paraphrase the information from the article; do NOT directly quote any of the material.

Article Analysis
This section should:

    • Be written in first person, as this is your opinion and analysis of the topic.
    • Articulate your reaction to the article, explaining why you agree or disagree with the article.
    • Include detailed reasons to support your expressed opinion.
    • Be 1 paragraph in length (about a half page).
    • Not include information taken directly from the article but should express your own thoughts and feelings about the article. (No quotations)

Personal Reflection
This section should:

    • Be written in first person and reflect on how to apply article content to your students and professional practice within your own present or future practice.
    • Be 1 paragraph in length (about a half page).
    • Not include information taken directly from the article but should be your own thoughts concerning application of that information. (No quotations)

 

  • Include a separate reference page with a single source for the original article in APA format. Do not use any other sources except the original article.