ARTICLE REVIEW FORMAT

Generally, there are five major parts in making an article review: 1) Enticement; 2)
Elaboration; 3) Elucidation; 4) Evaluation; and 5) References. This article review is
worth 100 points.

ENTICEMENT (10%)

Objectives, Article domain, Audience

 Introduce the article by explaining its objectives (goals or purpose), its
domain/ topic area.
 Identify the intended audience of the article, i.e. what background should
reader have; what background material one should be familiar to understand
the article?
 Entice your readers on why this article is worth a read.

ELABORATION (15%)

Brief Summary
 Summarize the article very briefly, roughly as: What is the problem being
addressed, and which solution is being proposed?
 Briefly summarize the important points (such as observations, conclusions,
findings, inferences) and “take home points” in the article.
Contributions
An article makes a contribution by adding to the knowledge of researchers in
a research field. An article can make a contribution to research field in many
ways. Does it provide a new way to look at a problem? Does it bring together
or “synthesize” several concepts in an insightful way that has not been done
before? Does it provide new results/ solutions or identify new issues? Are the
issues addressed introduced in a way that their relevance/impact to practice
is evident? List the article’s original contribution. Discuss each contribution
with due care.

ELUCIDATION (20%)

Synthesis with Concepts

Synthesis means analyzing a particular topic by comparing and contrasting it
with, and thinking about it from the viewpoint of, the basic concepts related to
the topic.

Analysis
 State that what has changed since the article was written? How do its
lessons, ideas and theories still apply? To what extent has its issues been
resolved?

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EVALUATION (25%)

General Critique
In this section one should state his/her opinions of how well the authors
presented and discussed the research results including interpretations in the
article. It should contain both positive and negative comments with due
justification.

 Following issues may be addressed:

- Does it build upon the appropriate foundation (i.e., upon appropriate prior
research)?
- Is the approach and execution correct?
- Confidence with respect to the article’s results, and why?
- Does article throw upon exclusive new ideas?
- What are the article’s shortcomings and limitations?
- Are all important aspects and issues of its domain covered?
- Examine and comment the logic given in the article

Issues (as listed by author)

 State issues as listed by author. How they are addressed or not addressed?

Issues (as per your opinion)

 State issues according to you which remain unresolved or issues which could
arise in future.
 Also, provide suggestions for resolving them.

Relevance/Impact
 Determine how much this article has relevance/Impact, do a citation
analysis.

REFERENCES (5%)

Properly cited the other sources in your review, and put a bibliography in the last
page of your paper, following an APA format

REVIEW ARTICUATION (35%)

Individual (10%) – Each member will be asked a question from the article and the
review.
Group (25%) – A representative will be chosen (through draw lots) and be asked
for any clarifications from the article review.

Additional Document Required:

Each member should submit a peer Evaluation for Article Review (20 points).

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 A Review
on the Article

“Rizal and the Revolution”

by
Floro Quibuyen

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for

GE 109 – Rizal’s Life and Works

COVER PAGE
Alonzo, Bea A.
Anderson, Gerald O.
Barreto, Jullia B. Format:
Garcia, Joshua W. Letter, Normal Margin
VERDANA, 12,
Cruz, John Loyd D.
Copy the Cover Page
and just edit the names
and the title of the
article (if different).

Mark Bon G. Basadre

Instructor

Father Saturnino Urios University

October 15, 2019

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Format:
Letter, Normal Margin
VERDANA, 12,
1.5 Spacing
Free flow essay (Do not put
a label for each part. E.g.
“Do not put ENTICEMENT in
your paper” Let your
readers identify which part
is Elaboration, Elucidation, or
Evaluation.

Reminder:
Proper Citation (APA
format)

Plagiarism is a CRIME. If
found, your group will get
5.0 FINAL GRADE.

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 References

Aguilar, R.L. Buenaventura, E.M., and San Valentin, L.S. (2011). Rizal:
Kabayanihan Tungo sa Globalisasyon. Philippines: Grandbooks
Publishing.
De Guzman R.R. (2018). Jose Rizal: Poeta Novelista De La Literatura
Hispano Filipina. Philippines: Jimczyville Publications.
De Viana, A.V., etal. (2018). Jose Rizal: Social Reformer and Patriot, A
Study of his Life and Time. Philippines: Rex Bookstore.
Duka C.D and Pila, R.A. (2010). Rizal: His Legacy to Philippine Society.
Philippines: Anvil Publishing, Inc.
Nery, J. (2011). Revolutionary Spirit: Jose Rizal in Southeast Asia. Quezon
City: Ateneo de Manila Univesity Press.
Ocampo, A. (1990). Rizal Without the Overcoat. Pasig City.
Pasigui, R.E. and Cabalu, D.H. (2014). The man and the Hero: Chronicles,
Legacies, and Controversies. Quezon City: Published and Distributed
by C & E Pub.
Rizal, J. (2004). Noli Me Tangere/ El Filibusterismo. Manila: Guerrero
Publishing.
Wani-Obias, R. (2018). The Life and Works of Jose Rizal. Philippines: C & E
Publishing.
Zaide, G. F. (2012). Jose Rizal: Life, Works and Writings of a Genius, Writer,
Scientist and National Hero. Quezon City: AllNations Publishing Co.,
Inc.
Zaide, G.F. and Zaide, S.M. (2017). Jose Rizal: Buhay, mga Ginawa at mga
Sinulat ng Isang Henyo, Manunulat, Siyentipiko, at Pambansang
Bayani. Quezon City: SMZ Publishing.

Format:
Letter, Normal Margin
SAMPLE REFERENCES VERDANA, 12,
NO Spacing
FORMAT APA format
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