When evaluating an article, it should be remembered that criticism should be constructive, it is better to leave emotions aside. In order for the review not to offend the author, you need to back up your arguments with weighty arguments based on a non-biased analysis of the text.
Instructions
Step 1
First, define the main criteria for evaluating the article. For example, such: disclosure of the topic; the presence of new (exclusive) facts; the presence of a variety of expert opinions; stylistic presentation, etc.
Step 2
Try to understand how fully the author has covered the topic. If you are not an expert in this subject, study what was written earlier. An interesting article should contain a new perspective on known problems, and not replicate platitudes.
Step 3
If you find errors, be sure to mention them in the review, especially when it comes to a scientific article, where the price of even small flaws is very high. Don't be afraid to be meticulous, spend time checking numbers, tables, expert quotes.
Step 4
If you do not understand something in the article, it is not at all shameful to contact the experts for explanations or ask the author to clarify what exactly he had in mind. Do not lose sight of the ambiguities, sort them out, then your review will be the most complete.
Step 5
When evaluating the presentation style, pay attention to how easy it is to perceive it. Point out spelling mistakes, stylistic flaws, but do not be too picky, especially if the subject of the article is far from philological issues.
Step 6
Be concise. If you find the review is too long, shorten it. It is difficult to perceive a large amount of information, you can miss something important.
Step 7
When giving a general review of the article, try to first highlight its obvious advantages, then move on to the disadvantages, and at the end, be sure to mention the strengths of the material again.
Step 8
Be polite, let the author understand that you do not intend to offend him. Give some valuable advice, tell me how you could fully reveal the topic. In this case, the author will definitely listen to criticism, and your work will not be in vain.
