Article Critique Essay

Article Critique Essay

Prepare 5 pages essay and outline based on the article critique. Follow the structure and requirements provided below:

• The number of body paragraphs may vary, but there should be at least one Response paragraph and at least three Analysis paragraphs.
• Topic sentences and thesis need to be written as complete sentences.
• The summary needs to be at least 200 words in length. 

Part of the Essay

I. INTRODUCTION:

• Present overall topic (issue) of interest
• Introduce the article under analysis (title, source, author(s), etc.)
• Provide background information
• Explain reasons for selecting the article (how it relates to your major, etc.).
• State the essay’s thesis (your point of view/overall assessment of the article)

II. SUMMARY (200 – 300 words):

• one-sentence summary (author’s name, title of the article, a verb that describes the author’s purpose, and the main idea)
• summary of the main ideas of the text in your own words

III. BODY PARAGRAPHS:

1:  Response paragraph (respond to or assess content/ideas):

• Topic sentence   
• Particulars (examples) to support the point
• Explanation (commentary, analysis)

2:  Response paragraph (respond to or assess content/ideas):

• Topic sentence   
• Particulars (examples) to support the point
• Explanation (commentary, analysis)

3: Analysis paragraph (evaluate a particular strength or weakness in the author’s craft):

• Topic sentence   
• Particulars (examples) to support the point
• Explanation (commentary, analysis)

4: Analysis paragraph (evaluate a particular strength or weakness in the author’s craft):

• Topic sentence   
• Particulars (examples) to support the point
• Explanation (commentary, analysis)

5: Analysis paragraph (evaluate a particular strength or weakness in the author’s craft):

1. Topic sentence   
2. Particulars (examples) to support the point
3. Explanation (commentary, analysis)

IV. CONCLUSION