Overview
Article #1
Directions to candidates
You will be required to critique four articles for the course on reading difficulties and dyslexia.
An article critique is an assignment that requires a student to critically read a research article and reflect upon it. The key task is to identify the strong and weak sides of the piece and assess how well the author interprets its sources, a critique reflects upon the validity and effectiveness of the arguments the article’s author used in his or her work.
Next, you will address the following question after reading the article. Use the layout as a guide to critique the article in prose form.
Introduction
Introduce the work by stating the author, title, and source along with the date of Publication.
Why is the article’s author considered an expert in their field? What makes a particular author’s opinion sound valid? Is the author knowledgeable about the topic? Check out the author’s credentials and the reliability of the sources. Is this a reliable author? Can he or she be considered an authority on the subject? Are the sources upon which the article is based clearly and accurately indicated?
What is the author’s thesis/hypothesis?
Summary
The main idea of the article. What is the main message the author is trying to convey?
The main arguments or information presented in the article. What makes the author’s opinion sound valid?
The conclusion of the article.
Critique
Highlight the strong and weak sides of the article.
Express an educated opinion regarding the relevancy, clarity, and accuracy of the article.
- Backup your claims with direct examples from the piece.
- What is your personal opinion on the article how can you relate or connect with the topic.