

After that, I will analyse whether the authors' propositions are feasible within overseas SLA classrooms." Implicit evaluation First, I will examine the extent to which the authors contribute to current thought on Second Language Acquisition (SLA) pedagogy. "I will review this article by focusing on the following questions. Explicit evaluationĮxplicit evaluation involves stating directly (explicitly) how you intend to evaluate the text.Į.g.

You may also use your knowledge of conducting research, and your own experience. Use the literature to support your views. (Optional) Has anyone else reviewed this article? What did they say? Do I agree with them?Įvaluation is the most important part in a critical review.What else has this author written? Do these build / complement this text?.How does all this relate to your own experience, ideas and views?.How does all this relate to other literature on this topic?.Is the text balanced? Is it fair / biased?.What are the major points/interpretations made by the author in terms of the issues raised?.How well are these questions addressed?.What are the main issues raised by the author?.Where does the author's data and evidence come from? Are they appropriate / sufficient?.What is the main area under discussion?.What kind of article is it (for example does it present data or does it present purely theoretical arguments)?.Choose the questions which seem suitable: To improve your reading confidence and efficiency, visit our pages on reading.Īfter you are familiar with the text, make notes on some of the following questions.
