Article Review Format

Reference Heading Personal Heading

Title: Name:

Author: Date Submitted:

Source: Course:

Date: Assignment:

Paragraph One: (4 marks)

• Introduce the topic of the article by summarizing the issue or problem discussed

in the article.

Paragraphs Two-Four: (8 marks)

- Summarize the main research ideas presented in the article: Proposal/Question

- Data/Results
- Conclusions/Applications

Fifth Paragraph: (8 marks)

• Personal response to article: How it applies to course

- Why you chose it

- How you liked it in terms of answering some issues of concern to you
- Evaluation and Criticisms

Conclusion: A recap of what has been discussed and closing remarks

Remarks

- Your ability to summarize ideas and evaluate the article are crucial
- Your review should show that you can recognize arguments and engage in critical
thinking.
- Do not exceed two pages; often one is sufficient.
- Use formal English writing techniques.
- Do not submit on ‘ripped out’ notebook paper.
- May be from any source as long as it is related to the course.
- Submit a copy of article with the review.