Favorite Scholarly Article

Choose one article from the three scholarly articles presented below:

First, on your paper, please identify the title and main topic of your favorite article. Then answer the following prompts:

  1. Describe the key findings or arguments presented in your favorite article. What stood out to you the most?
  2. Why did you choose this particular article as your favorite in comparison to the other two? What was it about the topic, methodology, or writing style that resonated with you?
  3. Reflect on how your understanding of the topic was deepened or challenged by reading your favorite article. Did it change any of your previous assumptions or beliefs?

Paper Guidelines

  • Write at least 250 words total (for all three questions) roughly one double-spaced page.
  • Double-space.
  • Number your answers 1-3.
  • There is no need to rewrite the questions.
  • Each answer is worth 8 points for a total of 24 points.

Resource

The document below will give you tips on how to read/digest a scholarly article with minimal effort. What could be better?


Learning Outcomes

These prompts encourage students to critically engage with their favorite scholarly article, analyze its content and methodology, and reflect on its broader implications for their academic and professional growth.

Rubric

Favorite Scholarly Article

Favorite Scholarly Article

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeKey FindingsWhat are the key findings and what stood out the most?

8 ptsFull CreditStudent clearly and thoroughly answered the prompt.3.84 ptsHalf CreditStudent answered prompt but only on a cursory level.

0 ptsNo CreditStudent did not adequately answer prompt.

8 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle ChoiceWhy did you choose this particular article as your favorite in comparison to the other two? What was it about the topic, methodology, or writing style that resonated with you?

8 ptsFull CreditStudent clearly and thoroughly answered the prompt.4 ptsHalf CreditStudent answered prompt but only on a cursory level.

0 ptsNo CreditStudent did not adequately answer prompt.

8 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnderstanding of TopicReflect on how your understanding of the topic was deepened or challenged by reading your favorite article. Did it change any of your previous assumptions or beliefs?

8 ptsFull CreditStudent clearly and thoroughly answered the prompt.4 ptsHalf CreditStudent answered prompt but only on a cursory level.

0 ptsNo CreditStudent did not adequately answer prompt.

8 pts

Total Points: 24

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