Gender in Society
Select and review one professional peer-reviewed journal article from a journal used in social work practice. Please use the Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory to ensure the journal is peer reviewed, and ensure the article you select presents original, primary research (not a literature review).
This assignment should consist of 3-4 double spaced pages, with APA 7 formatting and citations.
Your Journal Article Review must have two elements:
1. Description/Information about the article itself (article main topic, thesis/argument, summary of main points, conclusions)
2. Critical analysis of the article (strengths and weaknesses of the analysis and interpretations offered by the author)
Journal Article Review Rubric
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of the Article (1.5/2 pages)1. Describe the topic, and any sub-topics, and the author’s main thesis/argument 2. Describe the author’s main points, interpretations, and conclusions 3. For each of these areas present relevant examples to illustrate your point |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Analysis of the Article (1.5/2 pages)1. Identify strengths and weaknesses in the article you chose. 2. Explain why you think they are strengths/weaknesses. 3. Cite examples from the article. |