urpose/Context
What is the article about? In other words, what is the article trying to explain or discuss? What overall
purpose does the article serve? For example, is it meant to answer a question, propose a new idea or
concept, summarize research findings, or does it have some other purpose? Why did they write this
article?
Authors
Who wrote the article? Are the authors qualifications provided?
Audience

Where did the article come from (journal, magazine, website, etc.)? Who are the authors writing this
article to (contractors, engineers, teachers, students, etc.)? What led you to the conclusion to whom the
article was written?
Topic and Position
Is the opinion of the author made clear in the article or is the article presented as objective ? Does the
article deal with current events, past experiences, and/or review of research?13
Research/Sources
What sources or research did the author base the article on? Did the author directly mention other
articles, books or research? Does the author provide data or results?
Drawing Conclusions
Review your answers to the above questions. The answer the following questions.
What is your personal response to the article?
How does it apply to this course?
Why you chose this particular article?
Did you like the article?
Do you have any criticisms or questions?