Critique Of Peer-Reviewed Article (Long) 1,500 Words Eastern Europe Theme

The main purpose of this review is to critique a work, so fully half of the review should focus on your assessment, with the other half discussing the content and context of the work. PLEASE NO SUMMARY! This is an ANALYTICAL paper, not a book report. We want to read what you think about the article you are reviewing. As for the style of your review, conform to the style as the journal in which the article appeared. It is attached as a PDF

Below is the structure of the paper:

-Good grammar, proper use

of citations, neatness and

spelling are also required.

-The subject matter of the reviewed article including its stated

purpose/thesis, issues & assumptions, its logic, evidence, analysis and

conclusions; in other words, what the author is

saying

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basic information on the author, the publication and the intended

audience

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the format, style and readability of the

presentation

We will look for information on the context as follows:

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discuss the professional and/or real

-world backdrop to the material

reviewed,

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its relevance to and significance for the issues it addresses and

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its political point of view, if any is apparent, and analytical approach. Finally, and importantly, we want to read your assessment (fully half of the review!)

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your commentary on the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence and

argument,

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your thoughts on the extent to which the work met its stated objectives and any

omissions that undermined it

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your recommendation and qualifications; specifically, should the reader of

your review get the work and read it, and why?