GUIDELINES TO WRITE AN ARTICLE REVIEW

1) Introduction (1 -2 paragraphs)
Provide background information

Who is the author??

What is the focus of the article??

Why is this subject important??

If relevant, explain why you chose this article

2) Summary (2 4 paragraphs)
Summarize the main points of the article

What are the major points made in the article??

Define any key terms that author uses

What organizational structure does the author use??

If the article describes the results of a study, briefly describe the study methodology
and findings

3) Critique (2 -4 paragraphs)

What impressed you about this article??

How well does the author achieve his or her purpose??

Does the article provide trustworthy information or a credible point of view??

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What errors in reasoning or other weaknesses do you find??

Point out any examples of bias, distortion or sensationalism

Are there any significant omissions from this article??

How does this article compare to others on this topic??

Are you aware of any sources that contradict this article??

Does anything make this article more (or less) useful than other sources??

Conclusion (1 2 paragraphs)

Summarize your most important insight about the article

Give your judgment about whether this article would be useful to others

* attach a copy your article with your article review

* make sure everyone in your class has a copy of your article
Roslindalias 2007

* please refer to APA style format

Roslindalias 2007