HLSS645 Progress Assignment Article Critique Template

Progress Assignment – Article Critique

Student Name

American Public University System

HLSS645: Port Security

Instructor Name Using Dr or Professor

Due Date Formatted as Month Day, Year

Introduction

Provide an introduction to the article discussion.

Heading of Your Choosing

Subheading of Your Choosing

You can have as many subtopics as you need under a topic as long as there are at least two. Paraphrase the key points of the article and their importance. Include the following items in your discussion. Is there a research question that is clearly stated or implied? If so, what is it? Do you believe it is academically rigorous? Is there a hypothesis, thesis, or central argument that is clearly stated or implied? If so, what is it? Does the Author answer the “So What?” Were you convinced that the study was worth doing? Is the study unique in any way? What are the main points of the article? What kind of literature review is provided, and/or what sources are cited? How well does it fulfill that purpose? How well does the Author explain their method of collecting and analyzing data? Could you replicate the study based on the article before you? Is there any discussion of variables? If so, how? Does the Author look at alternative points of view?

Subheading of Your Choosing

Continue to use subheadings throughout your paper.

Conclusion

Frame your conclusion with these questions: Do the study’s findings support the author’s Goals or Thesis? How valid are they? Does the conclusion follow from the evidence provided? Does it persuade you? Why or Why Not? Does the Author address the implications of these results? If so, how comprehensively is this done? Do you notice other strengths and limitations of this study?

References

The reference page only lists the sources that you cited in your paper. The references must be in the correct APA Manual (7th Edition) formatting style. Here is an example:

Alexander, D. (2012). Cyber threats in the 21st century. Security 49(9), 70-76. http://search.proquest.com/docview/1223497697/