For your first Article Review, you may choose either Article 3 or Article 4 from the Helmick & Petersen text. 

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• You will be responsible for writing four Article Reviews that are based on articles chosen from the book entitled “Forgiveness and Reconciliation by: Raymond G. Helmick, S.J. and Rodney L. Petersen (2001).  text.  You'll notice that the make-up of this assignment is exactly like that of the thread in your Discussion Board assignments:

  • Include an overview of the problem area discussed in the article.

  • Summarize any theories or conclusions reached by the author.

  • Briefly provide your own assessment of the article, evaluating its strengths and weaknesses.

  • Explain how the article relates contributes towards the field of conflict management.

    
    
    Each Article Review should be no more than two pages

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    (double-spaced) in a Word document and adhere to APA style.

     

Article Review Rubric

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STRUCTURE

• Entry is clear and interesting.                                                                             4   3   2   1   0

• Presentation is strong and

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  focused.                                                                    4   3   2   1   0

• Entry  is clear and contains one major idea.                                                       4   3   2   1   0

• Transitions are clear and maintain flow of

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  thought.                                              4   3   2   1   0

• Conclusion is objective and rises from entry.                                                      4   3   2   1   0

• Submission is 2 pages or less

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  (double-spaced).                                     4   3   2   1   0

   

  CONTENT

• Overview of the problem area are fully discussed.                                              4   3   2   1   0

• Issues related to conflict management are

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  discussed.                                          4   3   2   1   0

• Theory or conclusions resulting from the discussion.                               4   3   2   1   0

• Assessment of the article is presented                                                    4  

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  3   2   1   0

• Focus is clear and coherent.                                                                              4   3   2   1   0

• Critical thinking is

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  evident                                                                                  4   3   2   1   0

• Substantive; good development of ideas and concepts.                          4   3   2   1   0

• Assertions are clearly supported and/or

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  illustrated.                                             4   3   2   1   0

• Overview of the problem area is discussed.                                                       4   3   2   1   0

• Theory or conclusions resulting from the discussion are provided.                      

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  4   3   2   1   0

• The assessment of the article and the contribution the author makes

  to conflict management is discussed.                                                                  4   3   2   1   0

   

  GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS

• Sentence fluency is coherent, unified, and

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  varied.                                               4   3   2   1   0

• Sentence structure is complete, clear, and concise.                                            4   3   2   1   0

• Punctuation is

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  correct.                                                                                       4   3   2   1   0

• Spelling is

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  correct.                                                                                            4   3   2   1   0

• Words are precise, unambiguous, and appropriate.                                            4   3   2   1  

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  DB ENTRY SUBMISSION                           

• Assignment was submitted on or before established deadline.                 4   3   2   1   0

             

  FORMAT

• General appearance is professional.                                                      

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              4   3   2   1   0

• Correct MLA style when giving references.                                                       4   3   2   1   0

   

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