Summarize the basic idea of the article in a short paragraph.
What are the credentials of the author(s)? What do the abbreviations after the name(s) mean? Do they enhance the authors’ credibility? Explain.
Is the author affiliated with an organization or institution? Does the affiliation with the organization or institution enhance the authors’ credibility? Briefly explain.
Does the periodical have an editorial board? Do the editors’ credentials enhance the article’s credibility? Where does one look in a periodical for the editorial board?
Is scientific research being presented or discussed? Is the research current?
If so, what specific kinds of research or data are presented or cited to support the ideas?
Were references listed to allow readers to investigate the information’s original source? Were full citations provided?
What is the underlying hypothesis (if/then, cause/effect, etc.)?
What are the article’s conclusions/recommendations?
Are the conclusions or recommendations supported by the research discussion? Explain briefly why or why not.
Design and describe in-depth additional research that could more decisively test the hypothesis identified. Pay particular attention to details and controls.
Indicate what will be measured.
State the type of experimental design and type of experiment.
Identify the statements in the article that you believe and those that you do not believe, and discuss why or why not for each.
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