article critique

The current assignment will be broken into two assignments, where you will summarize and critique a peer-reviewed public health article. In this week’s assignment, you will critique your selected article. You will have already selected your journal article from a peer-reviewed public health journal. 

Step 1: Be sure to review your article again (if needed). A sample of an article critique can be found here or in your supplemental resources.

Step 2: You will need to answer the following questions, which will help you critique your selected article:

Author Information

What is the name of the author(s) and the title of the article?

What are the credentials and qualifications of the author(s)? 

Article Information

Is the article relevant or outdated?

Is the article grounded in theory and pervious literature?

Is there any evidence of bias or conflict of interest?

Are the research methods appropriate for the specific study?

• Can the results be generalized?

Critique Information

Provide a thesis statement that previews your analysis of the article.

1. Provide key points about the significance of the research.
2. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the article.

State your informed opinions about the article, including clarity, relevancy, and accuracy. You will need to provide specific examples to support your statements.