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Suggestions for Writing Critical Reviews of Journal Articles
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"Suggestions for Writing Critical Reviews of Journal Articles"

This weblink poses some of the key questions you need to answer in an article review including:

  • the author's intentions,
  • whether the hypothesis was proved, and
  • if the references are recent and valid.
What will I be able to do after reading this handout?
  • Use questions to evaluate the contribution of the article to the field of study.
  • Find other resources on how to write critiques.
When might I use this handout?
  • Before you read the article to be reviewed so you know what to look for.
  • Before you start writing to focus your thinking.
How should I use this handout?
  • Choose only the most relevant questions from the list to guide your critique. These responses will help you form an overall judgment on the worth of the article and thereby help you create a thesis for your review. These questions can be used to highlight strengths as well as weaknesses of an article.
Why should I use this handout?
  • This reference source can help you analyze specific components of an article which is integral to writing a solid review.
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