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Write a Critical Review of a Journal Article
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"How to Write a Critical Review of Journal Article"

This weblink provides a clear and easy to use framework for writing critical article reviews. Detailed reading tips and review structure are given to guide you through the assignment.

What will I be able to do after reading this handout?
  • Show the strengths and weaknesses of the journal article based on a list of criteria.
  • Decide what elements of the article are most relevant to your thesis.
  • Answer common questions regarding the journal article to help you organize your review.
When might I use this handout?
  • When you are having trouble deciding what focus your review should have.
  • When you don't know the general structure of an article review.
  • When you re unsure what is meant by a "critical" approach.
How should I use this handout?
  • As a list of prompts/questions to provide direction and focus during the initial stages of the journal review process.
  • As a step by step guide in collecting, organizing and writing a review.
  • As a guide to thinking on a deeper level about the ideas presented.
Why should I use this handout?
  • To ensure you know that the requirements of a journal article review are more than summarizing and discussing the topic, and extend into evaluating the argument and methods used.
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