What are the credentials of the author/s? Is the author qualified to write about the topic?
Task Description: The article critique assignments will enhance the candidates ability to criticallyread and analyze published research. Select a refereed article no older than 5 years sincepublication. The selected articles focus can be in one or several of the following areas:Consolidation, Curriculum, Student Academic Achievement, Leadership, the Principalship,Facilities, Teacher Recruitment and Retention, Diversity/Multiculturalism, Special Education,Transportation, School Climate, Extracurricular Activities, Technology, Discipline, SchoolFunding, Licensure/Certification, Violence, School Size, Parental Involvement, CommunityStakeholders, and the Superintendency. Use the format outline below to identify and elaborateon the major components of the article, and assess whether or not the authors have clearlydescribed and supported each element. Each critique should be no more than 5 pages in length,excluding the Title Page and Reference section of the paper. Use appropriate headings and subheadings to organize your narrative. Use APA 7th Edition writing style.Article Critique FormatIntroduction The authors name(s) and the title of the article The authors main point(s) Other key introductory detailsSummary (discuss the following in your own words) Main points of the article Arguments presented in the article Findings of the articleCritique (elaborate on the following) What are the credentials of the author/s? Is the author qualified to write about the topic? Are the chosen research methods appropriate to answer the research question(s)? Are there issues related to the generalizability of the results? Is the article timely and relevant? Did the author/s ground their research in theory and previous literature?Conclusion Summarize all key points in the article, the key points of your own analysis and critique,and what possible future research needs there may bePlease abide by the attached instructions and rubric.Please include the article critiqued.Please do not hesitate to reach out for ANY questions or concerns.
