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Written Assignment – Template for Analyzing the Logic of Articles and Textbooks From the assigned research articles, write an essay that fleshes out

the “Template for Analyzing the Logic of Articles and Textbooks”. The essay should conform to APA style guidelines. It must have an Introduction and

Conclusion, with your discussion of each item of the Template written as a paragraph. Expected length is 11 paragraphs. Do not list the items of the

Template and write your answers – tie your answers into a coherent essay that give voice to your analysis of the article.

Assigned Article:

• Balyer, A. (2009). Transformational leadership behaviors of School Principals: A qualitative research based on teachers’ perceptions. International

Online Journal of Educational Sciences, 4(3), 581-591.

Textbook:

American Psychological Association (2009). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th Edition). Washington, DC: American

Psychological Association.

Paul, R., & Elder, L. (2009). The miniature guide to critical thinking: concepts and tools. Dillon Beach, CA: The Foundation for Critical Thinking.

Evaluation (40 points)
– APA Format: Form, Citations, References 1 to 8 total points

No format issues; common types of citations and references correct.

– Style: Clarity, Precision, Structure, Evidence, Formal / Unbiased Language 1 to 20 total points
Clear, formal, precise, with no obvious paraphrasing or quotation concerns. Well-structured, with all claims supported (i.e., citations). Unbiased

language.

– Mechanics: Grammar,
Punctuation, Syntax, Typos 1 to 12 total points
Nearly all grammar, punctuation proper.
Strong, varied sentences. Well-proofed.
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Criteria for Evaluating Reasoning
1. Purpose: What is the purpose of the reasoned? Is the purpose clearly stated or clearly implied? Is it justifiable?
2. Question: Is the question at issue well-stated? Is it clear and unbiased? Does the expression of the question do justice to the complexity of the

matter at issue? Are the question and purpose directly relevant to each other?
3. Information: Does the writer cite relevant evidence, experiences, and/or information essential to the issue? Is the information accurate? Does the

writer address the complexities of the issue?
4. Concepts: Does the writer clarify key concepts when necessary? Are the concepts used justifiably?
5. Assumptions: Does the writer show a sensitivity to what he or she is taking for granted or assuming? Does the writer use questionable assumptions

without addressing problems which might be inherent in those assumptions?
6. Inferences: Does the writer develop a line of reasoning explaining how he is arriving at his main conclusions?
7. Point of View: Does the writer show a sensitivity to alternative relevant points of view or lines of reasoning? Does he consider and respond to

objections framed from other relevant points of view?
8. Implications: Does the writer show a sensitivity to the implications and consequences of the position he is taking?

 

 

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