Article Critique on "Emotional Intelligence Cote & Hideg's Article,"the Ability"

Quoted Instructions for "Emotional Intelligence Cote and Hideg's Article,"the Ability" Assignment:

These are the specifications. I need an electornic copy of the article reviewed, as well.

Choose a journal article or research paper suitable for critiquing that was written in the last five years. For this assignment, the article or paper is to be on the topic of: Emotional Intelligence.

The purpose of this assignment is to develop the skills of attentive reading, interpretation, analysis and critical thinking.

Provide a brief summary of what the author(s) said and review the work from a critical standpoint.

You can also create a context for the critique you are writing by reading what other authors have said about the topic of the article, book or chapter. Reading other sources can help you understand the main issues in the area of study and with different interpretations of what is involved in the issue(s). Being aware of the broader context of the material you are critiquing will increase your confidence in your analysis. (You can begin your search for other sources by reviewing the References or notes section that may exist in the piece you are critiquing.)

Please note that a critique will do the following:

1. Interprets and evaluates

2. Does not have to criticize in the negative sense

3. Explains why you are saying what you are about the text you are critiquing

4. Supports your argument

Interpretation and Evaluation

Read your article and make notes. Interpretation Depending on the article, you may need to read it several times.

Ask yourself: What are the author*****s main points?, How does the author support the points being made?, Does the author deal with opposing views?, How could you make the same arguments(s) in your own words?, How does the author*****s ideas compare to other authors you have read for this assignment?, How are these ideas linked to other subjects you have studied?, What are the links to your own ideas and experiences?, Do you agree or disagree with the author? Why or Why not?

Purpose: Who is the intended audience? What is the author*****s main purpose in writhing?

Content: How does the author succeed or fail in persuading the reader that the information and views presented are credible (believable) and reliable? Does the author have any biases?

Evaluation

In your notes, include quotes or evidence from the text and an explanation of why you think or feel the way you do about this piece of writing.

Is the argument logical? Why or why not? Is the text well organized, clear, easy to read? Are the facts accurate and if you think they are, how do you know? Have important terms been clearly defined? Is there sufficient evidence for the arguments? Do the argument(s) support the main point(s) of the author? Is the text written at an appropriate level for the intended audience? Does the text present opposite points of view? Does the text help you understand the subject? What is your reaction to the article? Why did you have this reaction? When did you first learn about this topic? What people, articles or discussion have influenced your view? Does the article trigger any new thoughts?

Writing the Critique

Title: Create a title for your critique that tells the reader the title of the article you are critiquing and the name of the author.

Eg. A Critique of A.B Smith*****s Article: How to Improve Emotional Intelligence

Introduction

Introduce your reader to the general subject area of the piece of writing you are critiquing. Discuss your point of view as a ***** ie. Tell something about your previous experience with this topic and your goals in writing the critique.

Summary and Interpretation

Summarize the material in a paragraph.

Explain the main points the author is making and how they are backed up or what evidence exists to support the points. Discuss any biases the author may have (if any) and what you have concluded and explain your reasoning. Use quotations from the text where appropriate.

Strengths

Based on your notes from the evaluation questions, tell the reader about the strengths of the article and the author*****s argument. Explain your reasoning, using quotations and perhaps other evidence from the text or other readings you have done on this topic.

Weaknesses

Based on your notes and evaluation questions, tell the reader about the weaknesses of the author*****s argument. Explain your reasoning, use quotations and other evidence when appropriate.

Implications for Theory

Does the article inspire a new way of thinking? Does the article confirm what is generally known about this topic? Is there a need for more research in this area? �*****" Why or why not? Tell the reader about the questions that were raised for you by this work.

Conclusion

Conclude by summarizing your argument or point of view regarding the writing.

Article Review �*****" Marking Scheme Total Marks �*****" 15%

*****¢ Spelling/Grammar /2

*****¢ Article/Paper Choice /1

*****¢ Use of MLA Style /3

*****¢ Overall Summary and Interpretation /3

*****¢ Identification of Strengths /2

*****¢ Identification of Weaknesses /2

*****¢ Implication(s) for Theory /2

Total /15