Popular Periodical/Research Article

Spch 234 Fall 2002

For this assignment you are to go to a popular periodical and select an article that has as its topic some aspect of Leadership. You will then write a review of that article covering the following topics (type these topics in Bold in this order on your paper as headings for the different sections of your review, many of these can be covered in a short paragraph, and others might require more effort):

                    Bibliography: In MLA or APA documentation (format in Library).

Purpose: The author’s(s’) main thesis.

Rationale: Why the author(s) thought it was worthwhile to write about this topic.

Main Points: What did the author(s) say. (Number or bullet these with explanations).

Conclusion: What was the author’s(s’) conclusion.

Summary: What do you think about this article? Do you agree with the author(s)? Why? Were the ideas congruent with your text, class lectures, discussion, and own personal experience, etc?

The following requirements must be met:

You must provide an APA or MLA style bibliography for the article.

The review should be at least 2-3 pages, typed, and double-spaced with 12-point type in Times New Roman or Ariel.

Bring hard copies to class on Saturday October 5, 2002 (which is due date)

If you have any questions, please ask.

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