A critique is NOT a SUMMARY, rather it is an analytical and precise assessment of a literary work
— in this case a referred journal article. The essence of a critique is “what” YOU think and “WHY.” For
example, ask yourself the following questions—if applicable:
Clarity of author’s position and logical consistency.
Is the author clear about factors that he/she perceive as being responsible for
causing the problem/topic under investigation, i.e., the focus of the article?
Were any biases reflected in the article, and how might they have influenced the content,
conclusions and relevance?
Are the author’s findings/conclusions consistent with the body of work and evidence based?
No points will be given for summarizing the article. You have a limited number of pages;
therefore, use the allotted space wisely and avoid unnecessary statements (no fillers). In order to maximize
your effort, adhere to the following guidelines:
the critique must be between 2 1
/2 and 3 pages (excluding cover page); NO quotations,
the critique must be typed and double-spaced (NO handwritten pages will be accepted),
use cover page for your name and title of article; margins must not exceed 1 inch.
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