The book is:

Dyer, W. G., Dyer, W. G., Jr., & Dyer, J. H. (2007). Team building: Proven strategies for improving team performance (4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Unit VIII Article Critique

Research and select two professional journal articles that directly relate to team building or improving team performances.

A critical assessment of the articles is expected for this assignment. Keep in mind, the Research Database found in the

CSU Online Library is a great source for quick exploration of thousands of articles. The articles should be current (less than three years old).

In preparation, follow the guidelines established below:

• Find two articles that pertain to team building or improving team performance and annotate (in your own words) as you read.
• Note the author's main points and thesis statements.
• Write a critique encompassing both articles into one document.
• Reference both articles in APA format.
• The entire document should be typed according to APA style (double-spaced).
• The Article Critique should be approximately two to three pages in length.
• All journal articles selected should be at least four pages in length.
• The Article Critique is due at the completion of Unit VIII.

PART I: Introduction

Start your critique with sentences giving the following information:

• Author's name
• Book/Article title and source
• Author's thesis statement

PART II: Summary

• Summarize the author's purpose and main points/evidence cited that are used for back up.
• Does the author's use and interpretation of this evidence lead the reader to the same conclusion?
• Did the author build a logical argument?
• Is there other evidence that would support a counter-argument?

PART III: Review and Evaluate

To critically review the piece, ask the following questions:

• What are the credentials/areas of expertise of the author?
• Did the author use appropriate methods to gather the evidence?
• Did the author use accurate evidence?
• Does the author's use and interpretation of this evidence lead the reader to the same conclusion?
• Did the author build a logical argument?
• Is there other evidence that would support a counter-argument?
• Are the article and the evidence still valid, or are they outdated, leading to an invalid conclusion?
• Was the author successful in making his or her point?

PART IV: Conclusion

Wrap up:

• State whether you agree with the author.
• Back up your decisions by stating your reasons.
• Give a general opinion of the work.

Format your paper using APA style. Use your own words, and include citations and references as needed to avoid plagiarism.