Guide to Writing an Article Review

Short title and page #

Your Title (centered)

Provide background information.

• Who is the author? What makes the author an expert on this topic?

• What is the focus of the article?

• Why is this subject important?
Summarize the main points of the article.

• What major are points made in the article?

• How does the author define any key words or important techincal terms?

• How does the author present the topic?

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

Critique (choose one or two questions below)

• 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?
  
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  Point out any examples of bias, distortion, or sensationalism.
  
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  Are there any significant omissions from this article?
  

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  Are you aware of any sources that contradict this article?
  
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  Does anything make this article more (or less) useful than other sources?
  

Conclusion

• Summarize your most important insight(s) or conclusions about the article.

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

Reference list: full bibliographic citation in APA format on a separate page

• If your article is from a print source, attach a copy of the article.

• Bring three copies of your review to class.

• For help, see Coming to Grips with Reading and Writing Academic Articles .

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