Scientific Journal Article Critique
AP Biology Scientific Journal Article Critique
DIRECTIONS: Select and critique a journal article relating to biology and biological research. The teacher must approve your article choice. An article critique consists of a summary of the key aspects and a critique where you offer your thoughts and opinions. Your critique should be at least two (2) typed, double-spaced pages, and follow the guidelines below. Grammar and spelling count!
Part I: Article Summary: Summarize/restate/retell the main points presented in the article. This is NOT your opinion. You may use the following questions as suggestions to guide your thinking and writing. Keep in mind, these are suggestions; you do not have to follow them exactly. Avoid copying word for word. If you …show more content…
Where did this take place? What was the study organism?
What hypothesis was tested? What methods were used?
What was the overall theme of the article?
What were the suggestions or recommendations associated with this discussion?
What was the conclusion or final point?
Part 2: Article Critique: The critique is where you add your comments, thoughts, and ideas. In your critique, address the following points. You may address more than this, however, these points must be covered.
What did you agree and/or disagree with? Why?
Is the information presented realistic to the real world?
Can and how might this information benefit humans?
How does this article relate to course readings and discussions? You must specifically relate the article to the eight (8) unifying themes of the course.
Part 3: Bibliography: Example:
Last name, First initial. (1999). Title of article. Name of Journal, 57(1), 50-53.
1. Author(s) last name and first initial
2. Year of publication followed by the month if applicable
3. Title of article capitalizing only the first word and any proper nouns
4. Name of journal in italics
5. Volume and issue number if
DIRECTIONS: Select and critique a journal article relating to biology and biological research. The teacher must approve your article choice. An article critique consists of a summary of the key aspects and a critique where you offer your thoughts and opinions. Your critique should be at least two (2) typed, double-spaced pages, and follow the guidelines below. Grammar and spelling count!
Part I: Article Summary: Summarize/restate/retell the main points presented in the article. This is NOT your opinion. You may use the following questions as suggestions to guide your thinking and writing. Keep in mind, these are suggestions; you do not have to follow them exactly. Avoid copying word for word. If you …show more content…
Where did this take place? What was the study organism?
What hypothesis was tested? What methods were used?
What was the overall theme of the article?
What were the suggestions or recommendations associated with this discussion?
What was the conclusion or final point?
Part 2: Article Critique: The critique is where you add your comments, thoughts, and ideas. In your critique, address the following points. You may address more than this, however, these points must be covered.
What did you agree and/or disagree with? Why?
Is the information presented realistic to the real world?
Can and how might this information benefit humans?
How does this article relate to course readings and discussions? You must specifically relate the article to the eight (8) unifying themes of the course.
Part 3: Bibliography: Example:
Last name, First initial. (1999). Title of article. Name of Journal, 57(1), 50-53.
1. Author(s) last name and first initial
2. Year of publication followed by the month if applicable
3. Title of article capitalizing only the first word and any proper nouns
4. Name of journal in italics
5. Volume and issue number if