Overview
Article Review Assignment Instructions
Review must:
Be typed using Microsoft Word (no other computer program is acceptable).
Include an APA Title Page. Do not include an abstract.
Follow all APA guidelines, including style and grammar rules.
Be 2 pages in length, plus the title and reference pages. You are not required to write an introduction and conclusion.
Include three sections, with the following headings:
Article Summary
This section should:
Be written in third person. Your writing should be academic and professional.
Demonstrate an analysis of the author’s thesis.
- Provide a thorough summary of the author’s main points written in a concise and scholarly manner that is 1 page in length.
Open with a strong thesis statement about the topic(s). [Do not begin with “This article is about...”]
- Include appropriate in-text citations following APA format. Paraphrase the information from the article; do NOT directly quote any of the material.
Article Analysis
- This section should:
Be written in first person, as this is your opinion and analysis of the topic.
- Articulate your reaction to the article, explaining why you agree or disagree with the article.
Include detailed reasons to support your expressed opinion.
- Be 1 paragraph in length (about a half page).
Not include information taken directly from the article but should express your own thoughts and feelings about the article. (No quotations)
Personal Reflection
This section should:
Be written in first person and reflect on how to apply article content to your students and professional practice within your own present or future practice.
Be 1 paragraph in length (about a half page).
Not include information taken directly from the article but should be your own thoughts concerning application of that information. (No quotations)
- Include a separate reference page with a single source for the original article in APA format. Do not use any other sources except the original article.