Article Critique 4 pages

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

Find an article (that is less than five years old) that pertains to the
important issues leaders or consultants will face when 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 reader 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 or 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.

Format your paper using APA style

Use your own words and expressions to write the critique.
Include citations and references as needed to avoid plagiarism. The paper
should consist of three pages of body paragraphs, one title page, and one
reference page (as the final page).