Formatting
o 2 typed pages, single-space, 10pt font, Times New Roman, justified
margins
Heading
o Include the bibliographic information of the article
Introduction
o Identify what your review intends to do
o Include the author & title again
o Include a very brief overview of the article, its purpose, & your
reaction/evaluation
Background Information
o Place the article in context and discuss the criteria for judging the
article/book
Summary
o Discuss the main points of the article/book, quoting & paraphrasing key
ideas from the author
Evaluation
o Your evaluation, consider the following
How well the article/book achieves its goal
What is the central lesson of the article/book
What are the article/books strengths and shortcomings
What personal experiences have you related to the subject
Conclusion
o Provide a final overview
o Suggested recommendations for further research
o Why this study matters