Overview
Identify a peer-reviewed published paper on the subject of HRD measurement
and evaluation. You may choose any articles outside the reading list as long as they are relevant to HRD evaluation and
measurement. (Note: Please do not use articles from general or commercial websites)
Note: If you select Kirkpatrick’s work for critiques, you need to include all four articles
series.
requirement:
Briefly summarize why the article is important for students in HRD measurement and evaluation. (e.g., How
does it relate to M&E in HRD? Why is it important to enhance our understanding in
M&E? How important is the article to the field of HRD?)
2. Summarize the article’s content in one page and use your own words to capture its
essence. Please avoid copying from the article abstract.
3. Discuss the practical applications of the article for practitioners. What should they be
able to do or to learn regarding M&E after reading the article?
4. Be sure to offer critical thinking or reflections on any weaknesses or any occasions
when you think the author’s theory, model, process or ideas won’t work and explain
why. Note that a major portion of your grade will depend on the quality of your critical
thinking.
5. The paper should be at least 4 double-spaced pages in length excluding cover page and
references.