1. What is the thesis (main idea) of the article?
2. Why is (are) the author(s) writing about the topic?
3. What facts are presented?
4. What do you think of the study and the authors' conclusions?
   1. Identify the conclusions of the authors
   2. Indicate whether or not you think the data support their conclusions/hypothesis
   3. Consider alternative explanations for the results
5. Provide any additional comments pertaining to:
   1. The relevance or importance of the study
   2. The appropriateness of the research design
   3. Other approaches to testing their hypothesis