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Students will write a  critical analysis paper on the “Integrating the Transcultural Perspective” (please check uploaded file)
The paper must be 4-5 pages long and formatted using the APA 7th Edition Manual. 

Critical Analysis Paper – Instructions
Detailed Instructions:
This assignment provides students an opportunity to critically analyze a scholarly article; the article will be provided. The purpose of the assignment is to allow students to develop and practice skills in information literacy, critical thinking, and understand the role of theory in social work practice and research. The critical analysis paper is due on September 17, 2021 by 6:30 pm.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PAPER
The paper should be no more than 4-5½ typed, double-spaced pages with a separate page of references in APA format. Students must use APA conventions for the paper including citations, use of quotes or paraphrases, and reference list.
The paper should include sections described below.

Summary (2-2 ½ pages)      

Purpose of the article
Key question (stated or unstated) that the author(s) address
Main points and evidence used in support of their main points/arguments
Main conclusions

Critical Analysis (1- 1 ½ pages)

What did you learn that was new? (New information or a new way to thinking
What did you already know that was reinforced or supported by the reading?
What questions did the reading raise/generate? (Points of disagreement, concepts that were not clear, or places where you saw the need for specific data to justify or support assertions?)

III.       TCP Analysis (1 – 1 ½ pages)

Discuss how the ideas in the article may apply to diverse population and how they relate to any aspect of the transcultural perspective.
Reference page (APA format)

Critical Analysis Essay Grading Rubric

Critical Analysis Essay Grading Rubric

Criteria
Ratings
Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of Article
1. Purpose of the article; 2. Key question (stated or unstated) that the author(s) address; 3. Main points and evidence used in support of their main points/arguments; and 4. Main conclusions

3 pts
Exceeds Expections
Students clearly and completely, yet concisely, describe : 1. Purpose of the article; 2. Key question (stated or unstated) that the author(s) address; 3. Main points and evidence used in support of their main points/arguments; and 4. Main conclusions

2.7 pts
Meets Expectations
Students clearly and completely, yet concisely wrote about 3 of the 4 main points for the Summary of the Article.

1.8 pts
Below Expectations
Students do not include information about 2 or more of the sections required for the Summary of the Article

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Analysis
What new information did the student learn or what information was reinforced. What new questions did the article generate for the student?

3 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Students clearly and completely, yet concisely, describe what new information did the student learn or what information was reinforced. What new questions did the article generate for the student?

2.7 pts
Meets Expectations
Students clearly and completely, yet concisely, describe most of what is required, but leave out one section.

2.2 pts
Below Expectations
Students clearly and completely, yet concisely, describe most of what is required, but leave out two or more sections.

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTranscultural Perspective Analysis
Discuss how the ideas in the article may apply to diverse populations and how they relate to any aspect of the transcultural perspective.

2 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Students clearly and completely, yet concisely discuss how the ideas in the article may apply to diverse populations and how they relate to any aspect of the transcultural perspective. Students use concrete and appropriate examples.

1.7 pts
Meets Expectations
Students clearly and completely, yet concisely discuss how the ideas in the article may apply to diverse populations and how they relate to any aspect of the transcultural perspective. Students do not use concrete and/or appropriate examples.

1.1 pts
Below Expectations
Students leave out critical elements of this analysis.

2 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and APA Formatting
The paper must be formatted using 7th Edition APA Manual. There is an entire Module in Canvas titled “APA Formatting Resources.” In addition, your writing must be formal, graduate level writing without grammatical or proofreading errors. There is an entire module in Canvas titled “Writing Resources.”

2 pts
Exceeds Expectations
There are three or fewer APA formatting errors, and grammar/spelling/word misuse errors. The same error repeated more than once is included in the total errors. This means if you do not spell out numbers below 10 four times, this counts as 4 errors.

1.8 pts
Meets Expectations
There are five or fewer APA formatting errors, and grammar/spelling/word misuse errors. The same error repeated more than once is included in the total errors. This means if you do not spell out numbers below 10 four times, this counts as 4 errors.

1.67 pts
Below Expectations
There are six or more APA formatting errors, and grammar/spelling/word misuse errors. The same error repeated more than once is included in the total errors. This means if you do not spell out numbers below 10 four times, this counts as 4 errors.

2 pts

Total Points: 10