The aim of reading notes is to help you read critically and actively to be engaged in the
work. You will find this tool essential in graduate school so it is here we begin the habit.
The reading notes will be measured using the level-five evaluation criteria and must contain
the following:
Format:
Two-page maximum, single space, block format, justified margins, 10-point font
APA bibliographic citation of the work as your title
Your name, course, section number and date at the upper right
Content:
Central theme identify authors main lesson/argument what is the author(s)
teaching us
Critical analysis evaluate the lesson/argument strengths/weaknesses
considering pointing to a frame of reference in your own life or your training in the
subject
Main takeaways so what and now what? How do we best apply the knowledge
from this article?