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Article Analysis h

If the article you selected on the topic presents

only facts, without expressing a point of view, fill
out the Fact-Based Article Analysis.
If the article presents a particular opinion or point of view
on the subject, fill out the Issue-Based Article Analysis.

Fact-Based Article Analysis

Title, source, date of article: Write the topic as a question.

Summarize the main ideas in your own words. Draw a diagram to represent the article.

List, in point form, at least five facts Write two questions you have about the topic.
in the article.

This article is important or not important because….

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Article Analysis h

Issue-Based Article Analysis

Title, source, date of article: Write the issue as a question.

State the author’s opinion in your own words. State in point form the evidence given to back
up this opinion.

Draw a diagram to represent the author’s Do you agree or disagree with the author?
perspective on the issue. Explain why/why not.

What further information do you feel you need on this issue?

This article is important or not important because….

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