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Detailed instructions…
• Write a 500-600 word critical review of the article that you have searched according to school to search the Education Research Complete database for the article, “Harnessing the Power of Narrative: Literacy and Orality in Christian Education”).
• The first portion of your review should consist of a summary of the authors’ argument and a discussion of their methodology (i.e., how they approach and organize their argument). In other words, what is the author’s main point, or thesis? What are the means by which the author supports this thesis? Look at the author’s points of evidence, organization, and overall method for presenting this information.
• The second portion of the review should consist of your analysis and evaluation of their argument (*Do not begin to analyze and evaluate until you have first summarized their argument and noted their methodology*). Did the author effectively communicate his/her thesis? Why or why not? You will not be required to include outside sources for this portion of the paper, but you can if you wish.
It is essential that you apply each facet of what you have learned so far in this course: proper grammar, avoiding plagiarism, clarity and concision, and proper formatting and citation (according to your school’s style guide). This assignment will be graded on the basis of how well you have synthesized each facet of learning from this course. The review must demonstrate the same mastery of (a) grammar/punctuation acquired in Weeks 1-2, of (b) avoiding plagiarism acquired in Week 3, of (c) concision and clarity acquired in Weeks 4-5, and of (d) proper discipline-specific citation and formatting acquired in Week 6.
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Assessment Weight: 20% • Students are required to write an article critique of 1,500 words o The article that you must read and critically assess has been posted (along with this rubric) to Blackboard under ‘Assignments & Due Dates’ • The critique should be: o Written in standard essay format o Be typed or word processed in Times New Roman or Arial, 12 Font Size o Be formatted with 1.5 line spacing • The Article Critique that you write must: o Identify a relevant Thesis Statement or Question from the article o Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the article based on the Thesis Statement o Provide your own viewpoint – what do you believe? o Do you agree with the thesis statement of the article or don’t agree? o State your key points and Why? Why not? o Provide evidence and research from other academic sources (at least 3) to support and back your argument o Show use and understanding of class concepts learned in class that relates to the subject of the article o A solid conclusion to your essay PLEASE NOTE: This assignment is NOT just a summary of the article. It is a critique to show that you understand what the author is trying to convey and that you can show your own critical analysis and assessment of the arguments for and against, as well as provide evidence to support your own opinion on the subject. • Include a list of appropriately formatted references and also show in your essay where you used them (using standard Harvard Referencing Style)
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What is a problem? According to the Cambridge Dictionary the definition of the word problem is “a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solved” (Cambridge Dictionaries Online, n.d). But what or whom decides whether or not it is a problem? Houghton and Metcalfe (2013) argue that problems are an interpretation of our minds and therefore perception of what the problem is may vary. In the following journal my experiences and reflections in regards to the course Management Problem Solving will be discussed. The reflective journal will emphasise three key areas, firstly, what has been learnt and considerations for future career. Secondly, an interpretation of the course and, recommendations for future improvements and finally a reflection of the structure and assessments of the course.
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Step 1 – Diagramming Arguments 1. Underline all premises or conclusion indicator words. 2. Locate the premises and underline them. 3. Identify and evaluate the sources presented in support of premises. 4. Find the conclusion and draw a wavy line under it. 5. Identify all extraneous material—redundancies, irrelevant sentences, questions, exclamations. 6. Draw the diagram, connecting premises and conclusions with arrows showing logical connections. Question to make in preparation for your critical analysis. 1. Are there argument(s)? What type? 2. What are the reasons and the conclusion(s) 3. Are the reasons/evidence presented credible and sufficient? 4. Are the argument(s) fallacious? Are the conclusion(s) properly supported? 5. What perspective is represented? Are alternate perspectives possible? What are they? 6. What is the wider significance of this argument, these reasons /conclusions and the diversity of perspectives existing and/or possible on this issue? >Some types of flaws in arguments include: (review lecture 3 and 5) Illogical argument Inauthentic evidence Invalid evidence Irrelevant evidence False premises Stereotyping Assumption that is not supported by the evidence Incorrectly assuming a causal link False analogy Encouraging complicity (Everybody knows) Exclusion: ‘People like us’ / in-groups vs. out-groups Emotive language Attacking the person Misrepresentation (Misrepresenting a person) Trivialisation Unnecessary background information Lack of precision
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Part B (70% of Module mark) – Using the same Case Study • Please refer to following link as a starting point for your research: http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21666226-volkswagens-falsification-pollution-tests-opens-door-very-different-car • With reference to the case study write a 1,750 word report addressing the following tasks: 1. Discuss VW’s internal and external environment. To what extent were its problems caused by factors within these environments? 2. If you were appointed VW’s new CEO, what leadership and management approaches would you embrace in order to ensure that employees remain committed and motivated? 3. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of VW’s current organisational structure. 4. What recommendations would you propose to help ensure that VW avoids similar problems in future? Your Case Study report should be 1750 words (excess writing will be disregarded) Guidance on writing the individual report: 1. The report structure must include: • Executive summary: This is very brief statement that summarises the whole report. This summary should identifying main issues or problems addressed within the report, and serve to rapidly acquaint a reader who has not read it, of the analysis and conclusions of the report. • Introduction: An introduction provides an orientation to the reader. It is therefore advised that your introduction should guide the reader as to the structure of your writing i.e. say what you are going to do, how you develop your analysis, and in what order you do this. • Body Paragraphs: This section of the report can include background information relevant to your analysis and findings e.g. a presentation of how you have chosen to focus your analysis of the case study. It is important to remember that your research analysis and findings need to be developed through a coherent argument using your own words. Moreover, it is vital to keep in mind that it is required that you develop your arguments drawing on academic sources such as relevant theories and management models. You may also find it helpful to draw on suitable examples in developing your arguments. • Conclusion: It is often helpful to summarise the argument that you have made in the body of the report, and use this to present your evaluation; because this evaluation should flow from the argument developed in the body of your text. If you find yourself writing new arguments in your conclusion, you may want to consider whether what you are writing should be in the body of your report.
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Discussion- Final
The concept of what it means to be “American” (please note, not simply *an* American) is complex, multi-faceted, and resists easy definitions. Have any of your views of what is American changed since the beginning of the course? If so, how and for what reasons? If not, try to articulate some reasons why your views have not changed. You might refer to the textbook and some prevalent theme or line of argumentation presented by the authors.
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