Evaluating Scholarly Writing

To prepare:

• Select an article related to public policy and administration and your field of interest.
• Consider how different audiences could interpret the selected article. Pay particular attention to the quality of evidence that the author presents.

Submit a 1-page evaluation of the article you selected. In your evaluation, be sure to do the following:

• Evaluate the quality of evidence, appropriateness of the content and writing style for the target audience, and the author’s potential bias. Then, explain whether the article meets professional standards for scholarly writing and why.
• Explain how various audiences might perceive the author’s intent and message.
• Explain how you might revise the article to make it more appropriate for an international audience.