Instructions Purpose of Assignment: The purpose of this assignment is two-fold. First, it is important that we build the muscle to evaluate peer-reviewed literature, analyze it, and translate it into insights that we can use for our own growth. Next, it is crucial that we are able to express our insights in a concise written manner using the literature in making a logical argument to agree or disagree with the findings. As we continue our journey as graduate scholar-practitioners we should become comfortable with research, since the completion of graduate studies marks a a significant milestone in our academic career. I

Instructions Purpose of Assignment: The purpose of this assignment is two-fold. First, it is important that we build the muscle to evaluate peer-reviewed literature, analyze it, and translate it into insights that we can use for our own growth. Next, it is crucial that we are able to express our insights in a concise written manner using the literature in making a logical argument to agree or disagree with the findings. As we continue our journey as graduate scholar-practitioners we should become comfortable with research, since the completion of graduate studies marks a a significant milestone in our academic career. Instructions: Learners in this course should approach the Article Critiques as follows - Choose one (1) of the Health Care Leadership article that is peer reviewed from the Texas Tech Library Read the article for an understanding of the main idea or conclusion. Read the article a second time with a more critical eye seeking to understand the following Are the chosen research methods appropriate to answer the research question(s)? Are the results/findings generalizable to groups other than those in the study? Is there evidence of bias or a conflict of interest from the author(s)? Is the article timely and relevant to today's context? Did the author/s base their research in theory and previous literature? Main Level 1 APA Headings Required for the Paper Introduction (Word Count Range 100 - 150 words) The title of the article The author’s main point A thesis statement that includes your position - agreeing or disagreeing with the findings Summary (Word Count Range 200 - 350 words) Discuss the key points in the article Provide a synopsis of the authors main argument with the findings of the article Critique (Word Count Range 500 - 700 words) Discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and applicability of the article Discuss your position relative to your own findings backed by a minimum of 2 sources (peer-reviewed or textbook) Conclusion (Word Count Range 100 - 150 words) Write a summary of the main points from the article along with the findings from your analysis Describe additional areas where research is needed on the topic References Word Count: Minimum 900 - Maximum 1350 (Counts over or under will incur point deductions) Spacing: Single Spaced | Margins: 1 inch all sides | Title Page: APA | Running Header | Pages Numbered - Justified to the bottom center ALL Formatting & Citations: American Psychological Association 6th Edition Due Date: (Week 3) submitted as a Word Document,