Analysis of the author's treatment of the key points
This is the most important section of your review. You must critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments and supporting evidence. Consider any intentional or unintentional bias in the work and other aspects of credibility in the presentation of the author’s message such as accuracy, authority,
Refer to Module 2 of InfoSkills on Evaluating Information
Further questions you can ask yourself:
- What (if any) methodology was used? Was it appropriate?
- Was the methodology explained clearly?
- Can you identify any weaknesses?
- If the author refers to data or other research to support an argument, do the findings seem valid?
- Does the author discuss any variables or limitations of or within the research referred to? (eg. The results of a study)
