Below is the instruction for the paper. Not all questions need to be answered in the review. The paper requires clarification on whether the article is vague or ambiguous and At least two questions listed below to be answered.
Write a 2-3 page critical evaluation of the article posted, in which you answer any of the following questions that are relevant.
You can also choose to critically evaluate other aspects of an article aside from vague or ambiguous statements and the credibility of the authors.
Be sure to take a position (e.g., The authors of this article appear to be interested parties due to x, y, and z; therefore, their arguments about ABC should be viewed with skepticism.).
State your position in the introduction of your paper.
Use the paragraphs in the body of your paper to provide evidence that supports your position.
Identify the authors main arguments and claims. Are any of the authors arguments/claims ambiguous or vague?
Consider the credibility of the arguments. In doing so, consider your personal observations and background information on the topic discussed in the article; are they in-line with the authors claims?
Are the authors interested parties?
Do the authors have relevant expertise? Do other experts disagree with their argument?
Might the authors have any type of bias? (Keep in mind that you will need to do research on the authors and find literature written by other experts to answer several of these questions. Make sure to cite your sources in APA-style.)
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