Critic
Critic
Critic
Overview
When writing a critical review of an article, you will need to summarize, evaluate, and offer critical comment
on the ideas and information that the author(s) presents in the article.
Research / scientific articles are highly structured to make information easy to find. The research article
usually has the following sections: Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion,
References, and Tables / Figures.
Your goal should be to read and understand the article, analyze the findings or arguments, and evaluate
and comment on the article.
• Identify:
• Read the article again analytically and make notes of main ideas and main topic. Highlight
important ideas and make brief notes.
• Read the article in depth again.
-- How does the article contribute to the field? Does it make an original contribution to the field?
Introduction
-- Give the title of the article and name of the author(s) and provide a full citation of the article. Identify the
writer by profession or importance.
-- Tell what the research question is and explain why it is interesting and important. Give your overall
impression.
-- It is important that the introductory paragraph include a thesis statement which identifies the main points
you will be discussing in the body (analysis) of the review.
Body (Analysis)
-- Briefly describe the methods, design of the study, how many subjects were involved, what they did, the
variables, what was measured, and where the research was conducted.
-- Write an analytical summary of the main findings, arguments, or conclusions of the article / study.
-- Discuss what you learned from the article and if you recommend it to other students.
-- Support your analysis with quotations and/or specific examples throughout.
Conclusion