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ARTICLE REVIEW FORM

Community Studies 111 – Race in America                                       

As reading guide:  Basic Questions to think about when reading articles. 

As writing guide:  How would a reader answer these questions re your essays?______

1. The main purpose of the article is___ (author/s’ purpose in writing this article)

2. The key question of the article is___ (key question the author/s address)

3. The most important information in this article is_________

4. The main conclusions in this article are_________

5. The key concept(s) we need to understand in this article is (are) _________

6. The main assumption(s) underlying the author's thinking is (are) _________

7. If people take this line of reasoning seriously, the implications are_________

8. The main point(s) of view presented in this article is (are) _________

Your Reaction:

9. Evaluate the author's argument: strengths and weaknesses.

10. Describe and explain your emotional reactions to the article.