Reading and critically analysing a journal article

This tutorial will discuss how to read and critically analyse an academic journal article. This tutorial will:

  • Explain the broad categorisations of journal articles
  • Explain/outline the peer review process whereby an article is submitted for scholarly evaluation by experts
  • Suggest questions you need to ask when reading and critically analysing a journal article
  • Provide practical tips to facilitate the effective reading and critical analysis of an article

 


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