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Critique papers require students to analyze and evaluate another work, such as a journal article or essay. This document provides guidance on how to write an effective critique paper for a psychology article. It advises students to thoroughly read and take notes on the introduction, methods, results, and discussion sections of the article. It then outlines the structure of the critique paper, which should include an introduction, thesis statement, summary of the article, analysis, and conclusion. The analysis section is where students provide their evaluation of the article's premise, methodology, and conclusions.

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Lord How To Critique Article

Critique papers require students to analyze and evaluate another work, such as a journal article or essay. This document provides guidance on how to write an effective critique paper for a psychology article. It advises students to thoroughly read and take notes on the introduction, methods, results, and discussion sections of the article. It then outlines the structure of the critique paper, which should include an introduction, thesis statement, summary of the article, analysis, and conclusion. The analysis section is where students provide their evaluation of the article's premise, methodology, and conclusions.

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Critique papers require students to conduct a critical analysis of another piece of writing, often a

book, journal article, or essay. No matter what your major is, you will probably be expected to
write a critique paper at some point. For psychology students, critiquing a professional paper is a
great way to learn more about psychology articles, writing, and the research process itself.
Students can analyze how researchers conduct experiments, interpret results and discuss the
impact of the results.

Steps for Writing an Effective Critique Paper


While these tips are designed to help students writing a psychology critique paper, many of the
same principles apply to writing critiques in other subject areas as well.

The first step should always be to do a thorough read-through of the material you will be
analyzing and critiquing. More than just a casual skim, however, your reading needs to be in-
depth with an eye toward certain elements.

Following these steps can help you make better sense of the material as you assess what you are
reading.

1. Read the introduction section of the article.

Is the hypothesis clearly stated? Is necessary background information and previous research
described in the introduction? In addition to answering these basic questions, you should take
note of information provided in the introduction and any questions that you may have.

2. Read the methods section of the article.

Is the study procedure clearly outlined in the methods section? Can you determine
which variables the researchers are measuring? Remember to jot down questions and thoughts
that come to mind as you are reading. Once you have finished reading the paper, you can then
refer back to your initial questions and see which once remain unanswered.

3. Read the results section of the article.

Are all tables and graphs clearly labeled in the results section? Do researchers provide enough
statistical information? Did the researchers collect all of the data needed to measure the variables
in question? Again, make note of any questions you have or any information that does not seem
to make sense. You can refer back to these questions later as you are writing your final critique.

4. Read the discussion section of the article.

How do the researchers interpret the results of the study? Did the results support their
hypothesis? Do the conclusions drawn by the researchers seem reasonable? The discussion
section offers students a good opportunity to take a position.
If you agree with the researchers conclusions, explain why. If you feel that the researchers are
incorrect or off-base, point out problems with the conclusions and suggest alternative
explanations. Another alternative is to point out questions that the researchers failed to answer in
the discussion section.

Begin Writing Your Own Critique of the Paper


Once you have read the article, compile your notes and develop an outline that you can follow as
you write your psychology critique paper. Use the following guide to help structure your critique
paper:

1. Introduction

Begin your paper by describing the journal article and authors you are critiquing. Provide the
main hypothesis or thesis of the paper and explain why you think the information is relevant.

2. Thesis Statement

The final part of your introduction should include your thesis statement. Your thesis statement is
the main idea of your critique. Your thesis should briefly sum up the main points of your
critique.

3. Article Summary

Provide a brief summary of the article, outlining the main points, results and discussion. Be
careful not to get too bogged down by your summary. Remember, this section of your paper
should highlight the main points of the article you are critiquing. Don't feel obligated to
summarize each little detail of the main paper. Focus instead on giving the reader an overall idea
of the content of the article.

3. Your Analysis

In this section, you should provide your critique of the article. Describe any problems you had
with the authors premise, methods, or conclusions. Your critique might focus on problems with
the authors argument, presentation or on information, and alternatives that have been overlooked.
Organize your paper carefully and be careful not to jump around from one argument to the next.
Argue one point at a time. Doing this will ensure that your paper flow's well and is easy to read.

4. Conclusion

Your critique paper should end with an overview of the articles argument, your conclusions and
your reactions.

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