- What is the thesis or main idea in this article?
- What is the hypothesis?
- Is there prior literature related to the hypothesis?
- What methods are used to support the hypothesis?
- Is this a qualitative study, a quantitative study, or a mixed methods study?
- What are the results and how do the authors present the results?
- Do you believe that the author provided a persuasive argument? Why or why not?
- What does the article add to your knowledge of the subject?
- What are the implications for criminal justice policy that can be derived from this article?
- Who is the intended audience of this article?