Science+Article+Review

=**How to Write a Science Article Review**=

1. **Find a current (preferably from the last 12 months) science related article of interest to you**. This could be from a newspaper, magazine or off the Internet (NO TV BROADCASTS – it needs to be something in print). The article should also be at least 200 words in length. If you have trouble this part, you can borrow a magazine from Mr. Smith (see the white revolving bookshelf). Make sure you have a copy that can be taken out of the publication and written on (Ask for a copy – DO NOT CUT OR WRITE ON MR.SMITH”S MAGAZINES).

2. **Actively read the article**. Remember that means to preview the text looking for the main idea of the article, important details and an issue/controversy discussed or related to the article’s topic. In addition, as you read please underline/highlight key parts of the text as well as write your own thoughts and ideas in the margins. You will be asked to include the copy of the article showing your work with your review when you turn it in at the end of the week (1 point).

3. **Write the Review**

a. Put the Citation of the article at the top (center) of the page (1 points). This includes: i. Title ii. Author(s) of the article iii. Publication (which newspaper, magazine, etc) iv. Date the article was published

b. Summarize the article in one (1) paragraph (4 points). Remember that a good summary paragraph includes: i. 1st sentence – Main idea of the article ii. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th sentences – Describe 3 supporting details about the main idea of the article iii. Last sentence – Summarizes the main idea of the article (again).

c. Discuss your opinion about the issue or controversy discussed in the article (4 points). Remember a good opinion paragraph includes: i. 1st sentence – States the issue/problem as a QUESTION. ii. 2nd sentence – State your opinion about the issue/question (take one side or the other – don’t ride the fence). iii. 3rd-5th sentences – Support your opinion about the article with specific reasons. (Don’t just say because it’s right or wrong) iv. Last sentence – Conclude your opinion by restating it (For these three reasons I feel that …)

4. Attach your underlined/highlighted article to your review page. Turn the Article Review you have written in ON TIME (remember Mr. Smith does not accept late homework).