For your first Article Review, you may choose either Article 3 or Article 4 from the Helmick & Petersen text.
You will be responsible for writing four Article Reviews that are based on articles chosen from the book entitled “Forgiveness and Reconciliation by: Raymond G. Helmick, S.J. and Rodney L. Petersen (2001).text. You’ll notice that the make-up of this assignment is exactly like that of the thread in your Discussion Board assignments:
Include an overview of the problem area discussed in the article.
Summarize any theories or conclusions reached by the author.
Briefly provide your own assessment of the article, evaluating its strengths and weaknesses.
Explain how the article relates contributes towards the field of conflict management.
Each Article Review should be no more than two pages (double-spaced) in a Word document and adhere to APA style.
Article Review Rubric
Student:
Date:
Assignment:
STRUCTURE
Entry is clear and interesting. 4 3 2 1 0
Presentation is strong and focused. 4 3 2 1 0
Entry is clear and contains one major idea. 4 3 2 1 0
Transitions are clear and maintain flow of thought. 4 3 2 1 0
Conclusion is objective and rises from entry. 4 3 2 1 0
Submission is 2 pages or less (double-spaced). 4 3 2 1 0
CONTENT
Overview of the problem area are fully discussed. 4 3 2 1 0
Issues related to conflict management are discussed. 4 3 2 1 0
Theory or conclusions resulting from the discussion. 4 3 2 1 0
Assessment of the article is presented 4 3 2 1 0
Focus is clear and coherent. 4 3 2 1 0
Critical thinking is evident 4 3 2 1 0
Substantive; good development of ideas and concepts. 4 3 2 1 0
Assertions are clearly supported and/or illustrated. 4 3 2 1 0
Overview of the problem area is discussed. 4 3 2 1 0
Theory or conclusions resulting from the discussion are provided. 4 3 2 1 0
The assessment of the article and the contribution the author makes
to conflict management is discussed. 4 3 2 1 0
GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS
Sentence fluency is coherent, unified, and varied. 4 3 2 1 0
Sentence structure is complete, clear, and concise. 4 3 2 1 0
Punctuation is correct. 4 3 2 1 0
Spelling is correct. 4 3 2 1 0
Words are precise, unambiguous, and appropriate. 4 3 2 1 0
DB ENTRY SUBMISSION
Assignment was submitted on or before established deadline. 4 3 2 1 0
FORMAT
General appearance is professional. 4 3 2 1 0
Correct MLA style when giving references. 4 3 2 1 0
