Talk:Dan Pink on Motivation

Feedback on Abstract:

Text clarity & language	The text is coherent.
Description of the tool/theory/concept	Good.
Article purpose explanation	This can be further elaborated.
Relevance to curriculum	Make sure to link this within the context of project/program/portfolio management and not organizational management. Look into Project Human Resource as a source of inspiration (if it makes sense).
References	Make sure to use the list of references wherever appropriate.

Feedback 1 | Reviewer name: Mathias Steuch

Question 1 · TEXT

Quality of the summary:

Does the summary make the key focus, insights and/or contribution of the article clear?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 1

Good abstract that is clear and informative. It starts rather abrupt, consider if the reader should be eased into the topic.

Question 2 · TEXT

Structure and logic of the article:

Is the argument clear?

Is there a logical flow to the article?

Does one part build upon the other?

Is the article consistent in its argument and free of contradictions?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 2

Clear and logic structure of the article. The parts build nicely upon eachother.

Question 3 · TEXT

Grammar and style:

Is the writing free of grammatical and spelling errors?

Is the language precise without unnecessary fill words?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 3

Very few minor errors. Good precise language. Consider adding some more sections like in the Application part.

Question 4 · TEXT

Figures and tables:

Are figures and tables clear?

Do they summarize the key points of the article in a meaningful way?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 4

The figure is clear and good. Remember to reference it if you were inspired by somewhere.

Question 5 · TEXT

Interest and relevance:

Is the article of high practical and / or academic relevance?

Is it made clear in the article why / how it is relevant?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 5

I think it is very relevant. The Application part is particularly good. Consider if you could be more critical towards Pinks arguments.

Question 6 · TEXT

Depth of treatment:

Is the article interesting for a practitioner or academic to read?

Does it make a significant contribution beyond a cursory web search?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 6

The article is interesting. The article is very discriptive so i would like it if you could use some more examples that would paint a picture of e.g. how the different forms of motivation affect a person.

Question 7 · TEXT

Annotated bibliography:

Does the article properly cite and acknowledge previous work?

Does it briefly summarize the key references at the end of the article?

Is it based on empirical data instead of opinion?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 7

Good references and biblography. Consider adding a few lines in your bibliography about what the material is about and who the source is.