Article review guidelines

This activity is designed to enable you to enhance your analytical skill by critically reviewing
journal articles, working papers and similar scientific works related to topics in accounting for
managers. The review involves identification of the theme the paper attempts to address,
evaluation of the theories the author presents as a basis of the study and a comment on validity of
the position the author has taken. More importantly, you should evaluate conclusion of the article
in light of the existing literature and also comment as to which particular theory it approves or
disproves. Specifically, your review should address the following vital issues:

(1) What is the major objective of the article?

(2) What are the theories discussed in the paper and how do they compare?
(3) If the author argues supporting/rejecting a theory, what are his reasons and how valid are the
reasons?
(4) How well are conclusions of the article aligned with the findings of the study?
(5) What exactly does the work contribute and relate to the overall topic of your course?
(6) In your opinion, what were the strengths and weaknesses of the paper?

Your review report should contain the following sections

1) Summary of the article focusing on the following major issues(maximum 1/2 page)
- Purpose of the article/ Problem statement
- Specific objectives it tries to achieve
- Data used (including its type-Quantitative or qualitative)
- Method of data analysis
- Findings, Conclusions, and policy recommendations.
2) Your evaluation of the article based on the points 2 through 4. (maximum 1/2 page)
3) Your comment on point number 5 (maximum ½ page)
4) Your opinion about the strengths and weaknesses of the article (maximum ½ page)

Note: the review report should not exceed 2 pages maximum.