Identify the author’s thesis. Determine what the author is arguing for or against. Briefly outline the main ideas Ask yourself what the context of the argument is and why the author may have felt the need to argue it. Ask yourself if the author offers a solution to any problems they raise in their thesis. If so, ask if this solution is realistic. Critically state what you like and do not like about article explain your ideas with specific examples from the article Assess whether the author has achieved their intended goal 1 page single spaced