Paper critiques

The aim of a paper critique is to summarize a research paper and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the paper. The critique should be two pages in length. Include the following in your critiques:

Citation. The complete citation for the paper.

Synopsis. A summary or synopsis of the paper in your own words. Note: Your summary should not just paraphrase the abstract.

Evaluation. A discussion of each of the criteria for a good research paper listed on the Project page .

Future work. A brief discussion of other research questions the paper raises. Note: While I want to see each of the above sections in your paper critique, this section may or may not be present.

Additional advice

• M. J. Hanson and D. McNamee. Efficient reading of papers in science and technology.
• Checklist and marking scheme for critiques.
• Examples:
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