Advanced Philosophy of Business MBA 203

JOURNAL ARTICLE EVALUATION

Structure
What is the intention of the study? How does the author outline the intention early
on; and how is this carried through the paper? What theory was used?

Awareness of Current Debate

What existing debate in the field is the study addressing? Specify clearly by
undertaking a Literature Review of academic journal articles using the online
library facilities (note: newspapers, books, business magazines, and popular
business articles such as those in the HBR are not accepted)

Methodology and Results

Assess the appropriateness of the methodology used? What are the results? How
do the results correlate with the theory used?

Originality
What is the unique and valuable contribution of the study to the body of
knowledge? What are the management applications of the findings? What areas
of further research does it suggest?

Conclusions
Compare the conclusions of the study with other similar academic work?

Clarity and Readability

Assess the adequacy of attention on grammar, sentence structure, and
explanation of jargon or acronyms.

Reference: USC– SBE Graduate Program Dr. Melanie B. de Ocampo