Critical analysis report – 2 to 3 pages

GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF THE ASSESSMENT ONE
CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT

OVERVIEW

A critical analysis report is a thorough review of a written work and a personal reaction or
reflection to this analysis. Experience in making critiques of written works is required for the
following reasons:

1. Extensive critical reading helps achieve a more comprehensive understanding of the
concepts included in the course.

2. Critical analysis and evaluation of literary work assists with the comprehension of
content of a particular course of interest or concern

3. The written critique helps develop the art of effective communication
4. The analysis helps develop appropriate reference citations for professional opinions

on health care issues

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Each student is required review two (2) articles from professional health related journals. The
articles must focus on related, relevant and current aspect of Healthcare Finance or Economics.
The articles must be published within last 2 years. The two (2) articles are to be selected from
separate healthcare finance/planning topics. There is no specific topic that is required.

GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENT

Overview
Provide an overview of why you selected the topic of the articles and how they connect
with your interests or professional career. In the overview note the following for each
article:

1. Applicable General Topic:
2. Title of Article:
3. Authors Name:
4. Name of Journal:
5. Date of Journal:
6. Volume:
7. Number:
8. Pages (on which article appears):
9. Publisher of Journal

Cite using APA formatting. http://www.apastyle.org/manual/index.aspx. A copy of the
articles must be submitted with the written report

Assessment One Guidelines (UNIT 7) 2

Synopsis and Summary
Concise overview of the articles’ basic content.

Content and Analysis
1. A brief statement about what you felt was the author’s general theme of the article.
2. A brief statement about what you felt concerning the author’s point of view. Include

whether the presentation was factual or subjective and lacking of facts. Explain your
opinion.

3. Provide a list of the issues or challenges presented in the articles.

Conclusions, Recommendations, and Discussion
1. List of author’s conclusions and/or recommendations.
2. Based on the author’s conclusions and/or recommendations, do you agree or

disagree; provide a brief justification regarding your opinion concerning your
agreements and disagreements.

Professional Projections
1. A statement on what you learned from the article and how you may apply this

experience (negative or positive) in your professional future career.

ASSESSMENT FORMAT AND GRADING
All reports should be cleanly typed in MS Word. The paper is to be clear and concise; does not
contain errors in spelling, punctuation, or syntax. In typing, the following should be observed.

• Include a cover page with your name and title of the assignment
• Follow the format as noted above with the same sections
• The use of Excel files, charts, graphs, or other graphic displays must be entered into the

Word File inside a text box.
• Double space and leave 1 ¼” to 1 ½” margins on both sides and on the top and bottom

of each page
• Number all pages and use a table of contents
• Length of Report – there is no minimum number of pages, submit a well-organized and

thoroughly-developed report
• Submit one final Word File for grading. Name the file with your last name, first initial,

and assessment 1 (Adams_J_ASSMT1).
• Follow the Assessment Rubric for grading.