For the portfolio, a minimum of 2 different sources must be used. Any print, audio, or audiovisual source will be accepted. Students must describe articles that are not print-based in detail for example, if you include an interview, you must describe the circumstances under which the interview took place. Include a copy of each article. NOTE: Reviews that only summarize an article and do not provide any critical analysis will be given a mark of 0. Steps: 1. Choose a recent article (less than 6 months old) from any source 2. Read the article 3. Consider how the article is related to current topics in Intl Business 4. Summarize the article (approx 250 words) 5. Create a thesis/position/direction for the analysis based on Step 3. 6. Write the essay 7. Follow steps 1 6 for 5 different articles Details: The first paragraph of each essay should be a brief summary of the article. The last sentence of this introductory summary should be your thesis one sentence which introduces/states the approach you are taking in the analysis. The primary result of an analysis should be to inform readers fully about differences, options, drawbacks, or challenges so that they can make an informed decision about the issue. A critical analysis should be clear and concise; it should reveal the writers thinking about the items undergoing analysis; it should demonstrate that the writer has provided supporting evidence for each position or option. For example, if you agree with the premise of the article, you might want to write your views giving reasons for your support, and, if possible, include data (facts/figures) from outside sources. Each critical review should be between 1 2 pages, double spaced, depending on the size/length of the article. Note each article analysis is a stand-alone essay. The full assignment consists of 5 article analyses.
