Assignment
A critical review is the summarization and evaluation of the ideas and information in an article. It expresses the writer's (your) point of view in the light of what you already know on the subject and what is acquired from related texts. Reviewing critically means thinking carefully and clearly and taking into consideration both the strengths and weaknesses in the material under review.
Two skills to employ when asked to write a review:
Seeking information: Scanning the literature efficiently to become well-informed on the subject.
Reviewing effectively: Questioning the information in the text and presenting an evaluation, or judgement, of it.
Efficient reviewing, or evaluating, requires an awareness of the gist (central idea), the purpose and the intended audience of the text. The text is looked at from a variety of perspectives (from related sources) and evaluated in relation to the theories, approaches and frameworks of the expected task. This evaluation involves analyzing the content and concepts of the text, separating them into their main components, and then understanding how these interrelate, connect and influence each other.
Some questions to ask when starting to write a critical review:
1. What is the main area under review discussion?
2. Where does the writer's data and evidence come from?
3. What are the main issues raised by the writer?
4. What are the major interpretations made by the author in terms of the issues raised? -Is the text balanced? fair? biased?
5. How well does all this relate to other literature on th topic? your own experience? -How can you summarize all of the above points?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.