SMGT 504 Article Critique Grading Rubric Student: Criterion Points Possible Points Earned Citation Citations are formatted to match APA style. 4 Summary Study's purpose, sample, and method are summarized. 4 Significant findings (if any) are described. 4 Reaction Article’s connection to textbook reading and to sport ministry is illustrated. 6 Personal response is appropriate and related to article and topic. 6 Article Article selection is appropriate (peer-reviewed; unique; related to topics). 4 Writing Spelling and grammar are correct; correct sentence structure is used. 4 Ideas flow well and paragraphs build on each other. 4 Format Critique is the correct format and length. 4 Total: 40 Instructor’s comments: 3 days ago Hannah Hyland Harvard Collapse Top of Form Though I definitely do not agree with a great deal of what Harvard believes and teaches, it is a great example of an educational nonprofit, seeing as it is one of the most well-known universities in the United States. The three concepts from this weeks chapters that I think are the most important for a nonprofit to utilize are the concepts of advocacy and serving, inspiring evangelists, and mastering the art of adaption (pg. 419). These are all important to any nonprofit because they represent concepts that connect the organization with their supporters and advance the nonprofits mission. The first concept is advocate and serve. Observing a study that Crutchfield and Grant (2012) made, Michael Worth (2017) points out in Nonprofit Management Principles and Practice, that (speaking of nonprofits) "Some began by offering programs, and others began as advocacy organizations, but over time, all evolved to include both types of activity" (pg. 419).  As a university, Harvard's mission is aimed at higher education. Essentially, they serve the community by advancing people's education and preparing them for jobs and equipping them to have a positive impact on the world around them. They could also be advocates of education and have representatives that present data and statistics to law makers, advocating for certain educational repeals or laws to be put in place. For any nonprofit, serving and advocating can help their mission a great deal. Not only does serving and being a helping hand in their community, while maintaining their mission, help spread the word about their goals, but it eventually leads to a healthier community and better relationships between the nonprofit and potential donors. Advocating for what they stand for shows that they are invested in their mission and it is a fantastic way to make sure goals are accomplished and the word gets spread about the organization and their vision. The second concept is that of inspiring evangelists (419). As a university, Harvard can be an inspiration to students who will go on and graduate and accomplish great things. If Harvard invests into their students to make sure they are academically successful and fulfil.

1. SMGT 504
Article Critique Grading Rubric
Student:
Criterion
Points Possible
Points Earned
Citation
Citations are formatted to match APA style.
4
Summary
Study's purpose, sample, and method are summarized.
4
Significant findings (if any) are described.
4
Reaction
Article’s connection to textbook reading and to sport ministry is
illustrated.
6
Personal response is appropriate and related to article and topic.
6
Article
Article selection is appropriate (peer-reviewed; unique; related
to topics).

2. 4
Writing
Spelling and grammar are correct; correct sentence structure is
used.
4
Ideas flow well and paragraphs build on each other.
4
Format
Critique is the correct format and length.
4
Total:
40
Instructor’s comments:
3 days ago
Hannah Hyland
Harvard
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Though I definitely do not agree with a great deal of what
Harvard believes and teaches, it is a great example of an
educational nonprofit, seeing as it is one of the most well-
known universities in the United States. The three concepts
from this weeks chapters that I think are the most important for
a nonprofit to utilize are the concepts of advocacy and serving,
inspiring evangelists, and mastering the art of adaption (pg.
419). These are all important to any nonprofit because they
represent concepts that connect the organization with their

3. supporters and advance the nonprofits mission. The first
concept is advocate and serve. Observing a study that
Crutchfield and Grant (2012) made, Michael Worth (2017)
points out in Nonprofit Management Principles and Practice,
that (speaking of nonprofits) "Some began by offering
programs, and others began as advocacy organizations, but over
time, all evolved to include both types of activity" (pg. 419).
As a university, Harvard's mission is aimed at higher
education. Essentially, they serve the community by advancing
people's education and preparing them for jobs and
equipping them to have a positive impact on the world around
them. They could also be advocates of education and have
representatives that present data and statistics to law makers,
advocating for certain educational repeals or laws to be put in
place. For any nonprofit, serving and advocating can help their
mission a great deal. Not only does serving and being a helping
hand in their community, while maintaining their mission, help
spread the word about their goals, but it eventually leads to a
healthier community and better relationships between the
nonprofit and potential donors. Advocating for what they stand
for shows that they are invested in their mission and it is a
fantastic way to make sure goals are accomplished and the word
gets spread about the organization and their vision. The second
concept is that of inspiring evangelists (419). As a university,
Harvard can be an inspiration to students who will go on and
graduate and accomplish great things. If Harvard invests into
their students to make sure they are academically successful and
fulfill all graduation requirements, these future alumni could
very easily become their "inspired evangelists." Many people,
like Bill Gates, Barack Obama and Mark Zuckerberg graduated
Harvard and went on to become some of the most
influential men in today's world. The third and final concept I
chose was that of mastering the art of adaption. In any business,
for-profit and nonprofit alike, the organization must
"adjust their strategies to environmental changes" (Michael
Worth (2017) Nonprofit Management Principles and Practice,

4. pg. 419). This is not necessarily talking about the organizations
physical environment but its competitive and business
environment. The nonprofit should also look to changing
technological advances and keep up with the different social
media platforms in order to run an effective nonprofit that
reaches their target audience. If a nonprofit that only used
letters as communication before the internet and email and still
only used letters after these inventions, they would be left in the
dust by rising nonprofits. In Harvard's case, if they still put
grades in by hand instead of using the internet, they would
never grow and would not have as much of an educational
impact as they do now.
1 Peter 4:10 is a great verse that really corresponds with serving
and nonprofits. The verse says, "As each has received a gift, use
it to serve one another, of good stewards of God's varied grace:"
(ESV). This verse calls us as Christ followers to be servants to
one another. This sets a good example of how nonprofits or any
business, with a mission to serve God, should act.
Reference
Worth, Michael J. (2017). Nonprofit Management Principles and
Practice. Retrieved from amazon.com
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Running head: RUSSELL WILSON
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PLAYING THE BIG LEAGUES
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RUSSELL WILSON
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Russell Wilson

5. Calvin C. Cunningham
Liberty University
Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson, the current Seattle Seahawks quarterback,
was told throughout his life that he was too small to play his
position at the next level. He was even doubted when he played
college football. His college coaches doubted his ability to play
in college and NFL scouts. They all said he was not tall, smart,
and athletic to play quarterback in NFL. Russell Wilson has
always kept his faith in God at early age. He refused to let that
get to him. Russell Wilson kept working on making himself the
person and athlete that he could be and refused to give up.
Even though he had an outstanding high school career he was
only offered to go to a division three school in North Carolina.
However, Wilson did not let this stop him. Wilson graduated in
three years and was drafted into the MLB. However, Wilson’s
biggest passion was not baseball. Russell Wilson really wanted
to play professional football and he kept his faith in God that
one day he would be able to play.
One of main reason Russell Wilson was looked down on as a
quarterback was his height. Even in high school coaches
questions his ability to see over the offensive line and make
plays downfield. Despite being named an all-district, all-
region, and all-state player, colleges still were hesitant to
recruit Russell Wilson to their college. He went to NC State
and played football for them for three years. While at NC State
he broke the record for the most consecutive passes without an
interception and was named to the First-team All-ACC
quarterback Atlantic Coast. In 2011 he transferred to
University of Wisconsin and played out his last year of
eligibility. While at Wisconsin, Wilson won the Big ten
Championship game and took the Badgers to the Rose Bowl.
Although the Badgers lost the game Russell Wilson broke the
passer efficiency record in the NCAA and still holds it today.

6. After his impressive college football career, Wilson was drafted
in the third round by the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson did not
know if he had a chance to start for professional football team
even though he was drafted. However, Wilson was able to keep
his faith in God. He trained hard and studied game file non-
stop and constantly worked on drills. All of Wilson’s hard
work paid off when helped lead the Seahawks to their first ever
Super Bowl victory in the 2013 season.
He has often been quoted that God place him in Seattle for a
reason. Russell Wilson believes the reason was to bring Super
Bowl Championship to Seattle. “I believe God placed me in
this city for a reason,“ Wilson said. “I’m going to trust that.
That never wavers for me. I’m going to trust that the Lord has
put me here for a reason and the guys are the right guys.
(Cotterill, 2014).
Russell stated, during his 2013 season that his faith that he is
there for a reason. He believes God placed him in the city for a
reason. Russell trust in that Lord has put me here for a reason
and the guys we have are the right guys. At the end of the day,
he trusts that God-given ability that he has (Cotterill, 2014).
He has always believed in his ability to lead a team. Russell
believes it is not always the biggest and fastest is quarterback in
National Football League. Russell has always professed his love
of God. He understand that he is able to do his job because his
faith in Jesus Christ. After his Super Bowl win Wilson stated
thank you Jesus for this win. He caught so much bad media
because he professed on live TV his love for Jesus Christ. Here
is athlete that is trying to do the right thing. You got critics out
there saying he should not have said that. We should be
uplifting Wilson because the positive example he set for us a
fans. Philippians4:13-14, For I can do everything through

7. Christ, who gives me strength. Even so, you have done well to
share with me in my present difficulty.
References
Cotterill, T. (2014, January 22) Russell Wilson: "I believe God
placed me in this city for a reason" -Seahawks Insider.
Retrieved October 29, 2015.