ASSIGNMENT Prompt:
Choose an editorial article from within the past 3 years. An editorial is an article that presents the writer's opinion on an issue supported with facts. The article can be from a reputable source like the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, or an academic editorial from the university library. The article should address a business issue that interests you.
Instructions:
Download and complete the "Critical Thinking Worksheet: Analyzing an Editorial" using the article you have chosen. The worksheet guides you through a step-by-step analysis of the article's argument. These steps are critical for your successful completion of an essay article you will complete at the end of Week 6.
- Fill out all sections of the provided worksheet completely.
- Your analysis should be thorough, addressing all questions and prompts on the worksheet.
- Support your analysis with at least 2 credible sources beyond the article itself, and properly cite them in Section 5 of the worksheet using APA format.
- Submit the completed WordDoc worksheet for grading
- This assignment is worth 14% of your final grade.
Critical Thinking Worksheet: Analyzing an Editorial - USE THE ATTACHED
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Section 1: Article Overview (10 points)
- Provide a full citation of the article (APA format):
Author, (year). Title. Reference details - Summarize the article in 3–5 sentences:
Section 2: Argument Analysis (30 points)
- What is the main argument or thesis of the article?
- List the key premises (supporting points) the author uses:
- What evidence does the author provide? Is it credible?
- Can you independently verify any of the evidence? Provide one example and your source:
- Claim:
- Your Source:
- Verification Summary:
Section 3: Critical Evaluation (25 points)
- Does the author address counterarguments? If so, how?
- Does the author appear to represent a particular interest or bias? Explain:
- How is language used to persuade the reader? (e.g., tone, word choice, rhetorical devices):
- Do you notice any logical fallacies or errors in reasoning? List and explain one if present:
Section 4: Ethical and Critical Reflection (20 points)
- What are the ethical implications of the issue discussed?
- How does this article influence your thinking about the issue?
- Overall, how compelling is the article? Rate from 1 (not compelling) to 5 (very compelling) and explain your rating:
- Rating: ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
- Explanation:
Section 5: Research Integration (15 points)
- List at least 2 credible sources you used to support your analysis (APA format):