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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Preparing to write a review
• Method 2 of 2: Writing a Review

The review of the article is both a summary of it and an assessment of its content. It is not uncommon for teachers to give students review writing assignments to introduce them to the work that professional reviewers do. Experts, in turn, are often asked to review the work of other professionals. Understanding the key points and arguments of the article is very important to accurately summarize the results. A logical assessment of the main topic of the article, which supports the argumentation of the article itself and encourages a deeper study of it, is an important element of the review. This article will show you how to write a good article review.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Preparing to write a review

1. 1 Find out what an article review is. An article review is text intended for an audience that understands the topic of an article, and not for a wide range of readers. When writing a review of an article, you will need to summarize the main ideas, arguments, arguments and findings, as well as evaluate the value of the article in terms of contribution to knowledge in this area and the effectiveness of the article as a whole.
   • The review is not only about opinion. You will need to use the text of the article and write a review on the author's ideas based on it. You will respond to his arguments using your own thoughts, theories and developments. Your assessment of the article will depend on the evidence and your analysis of the topic.
   • The review of the article is a response only to the research materials obtained by the author. It does not conduct additional research.
   • The review of the article summarizes the author's ideas and provides an assessment of these ideas.
2. 2 Think about the structure of the article. Before you get started, you will need to think about the structure of the text. This will allow you to understand how you need to read the article in order to be able to write a good review. Your review will consist of the following parts:
   • Summarize everything stated in the article. Pay attention to the most important statements and arguments.
   • Tell us about the positive aspects of the article.Think about what the author did well, what arguments you can agree with, what the author's observations are.
   • Find inconsistencies, gaps and inconsistencies in the text. Decide if the author has enough reason to draw conclusions. Find questions that are not answered in the article.
3. 3 Review the article. First read the title, article excerpt, introduction, subheadings, first phrases of all paragraphs, and the conclusion. Then read the first few paragraphs and the conclusion to them. This will allow you to familiarize yourself with the author's arguments and key thoughts in the article. Then read the entire article. When reading it for the first time, try to imagine the big picture, that is, define the main idea.
   • Write down words or concepts that you do not understand, or questions that you have.
   • Look for definitions of terms or information about concepts that you are not familiar with so that you can fully understand the text.
4. 4 Read the article carefully. Read it a second and third time. Use a pencil or marker to highlight key points. Highlight the main thoughts and facts on which they are based.
   • Link the information you learned from the article with your knowledge of the topic. Think about what you discussed in class and remember other articles you have read. Does this article contradict what you already know? Does it expand your knowledge of this topic? Determine if this text is similar or different from other texts on this topic that you have read.
   • Pay special attention to the essence of the article. Make sure you understand the text. Understanding the article is the basis of a competent review.
5. 5 Retell the article in your own words. This can be done in free text form or point by point. Start retelling the article in your own words. Focus on the arguments, research, and statements the author makes. Include all the main points. It is imperative to convey all information accurately.
   • Whichever method you choose, list the key points of the article and the research or arguments supporting them. This part should only be a listing of what the author wrote, and should not be your opinion on this information.
   • After retelling the article, decide what you want to comment on in your review. You can focus on theoretical approach, content, presentation or analysis of information, or style. Of course, you will need to describe the essence of the article, but you can also pay attention to other aspects. This is especially useful if you want to link the overview to your curriculum material.
   • Reread the draft and remove unnecessary information. Cross out or erase less important details.
6. 6 State your opinion. Re-read each paragraph in the draft and decide if the author is expressing his thoughts clearly and clearly everywhere. List all the weak points of the article, mention new discoveries in this area. The strength of an article can be a clear analysis of a specific problem. The weak side may be that in the article the author does not offer solutions and does not provide new information. See examples and links. Perhaps the article incorrectly cites data from a well-known study. Mark this observation and look for evidence that you are right. Try to answer the following questions:
   • What is the purpose of the article?
   • What are the theoretical basis and underlying assumptions?
   • Are the main concepts clearly defined?
   • How weighty are the facts?
   • Where is the place of this article in the literature on this issue?
   • Does the article expand on existing knowledge about the problem?
   • How clear is the author writing?

Method 2 of 2: Writing a Review

1. 1 Come up with a title. The title should reflect the essence of your review. Decide whether the title will be assertive, descriptive, or interrogative.
2. 2 Cite the title of the article. Under the title, please quote appropriately. Start your review on the next line. Don't skip a line between quoting and starting a review.
   • For example, if you are writing a review of an article in a foreign language, you can format a quote like this: Duvall, John N. "The (Super) Marketplace of Images: Television as Unmediated Mediation in DeLillo's White Noise.’ Arizona quarterly 50.3 (1994): 127-53. Printed article.
3. 3 Indicate an article. Begin your review by linking to the title and author of the article, the title of the publication, and the year of publication.
   • For example, you can write this: "The article" Using condoms will accelerate the spread of AIDS "was written by Ivan Savelyev, a Catholic priest."
4. 4 Write an introduction. In the introduction, there will be a link to the article, and it will also list the main topics that the author touches on, his arguments and statements. You will also need to repeat the main point of the article. Sometimes the main provision consists of several sub-clauses. The main point is not always written in plain text, so you may need to formulate it yourself.
   • You can describe your impression of the article - this will be the beginning of your review. If you choose to do this, use formal language: you should write in the third person and not use the personal pronoun "I".
   • The introduction should account for only 10-25% of the entire review.
   • At the end of the introduction, place the main position. The main provision should contain the points discussed above. For example: "Although the author has some good thoughts, the article is not unbiased. In addition, there is a distortion of the facts obtained from the analysis of the effectiveness of condoms."
5. 5 Summarize the information provided in the article. Write the main thoughts and findings of the study in your own words, referring to the synopsis as needed. Evaluate how statements are supported by facts. This can take several paragraphs, although the scope of the review will most likely be determined by the requirements of your instructor or publisher.
   • Do not provide precise examples or statistics. Mention only the main points.
   • Try to use direct quotes as little as possible.
   • Reread what you have written. Do this a few times to make sure your words convey the essence of the article.
6. 6 Write the critical part. Dedicate a few paragraphs to how well the author did their task. Write if you think the article is clear, deep and useful. This will be the basis of your review. Evaluate the contribution of the article to the relevant area of ​​expertise and its importance for this area. Evaluate the key points and arguments in the article. Decide if the arguments and facts are strong enough. Look for biases. Consider if you agree with the author and support your point of view with arguments. Conclude this section by pointing out which readership will benefit from this article.
   • Back up your arguments with facts from the article or other sources.
   • To make your criticisms clearer, you should take extra care when writing your article synopsis, as this will make it clearer what your assessment is based on.
   • Remember: you don't have to write whether you liked the article or not. You should evaluate the importance of the article and how useful it is.
   • Link to specific suggestions in the article and back up your opinion with facts. For example, you might say a few words about a strong argument, and then write down as many sentences as possible that highlight the importance of that point.
7. 7 Complete the review. In the final paragraph, summarize the main points of the article, and also summarize in assessing the importance, accuracy and clarity of the article. If possible, mention what impact this article will have on future research in this area.
   • The conclusion should take up 10% of the text.
   • For example: "This review was about the article" Using condoms will accelerate the spread of AIDS "by Ivan Savelyev. The arguments in the article indicate bias, prejudice and attempts to cover such an important topic without giving sufficient evidence, as well as distortion of information ...This makes the author's arguments weak and significantly reduces the reliability of the information. "
8. 8 Check the text. Reread your review. Look for grammar, syntax, and typos. Remove unnecessary unnecessary information.
   • Make sure to include 3-4 key points from the article in your review.