Managed Healthcare System of United States

G uidelines for Critical Analysis Report
A.Guidelines for Review Format:
1. All papers are to be typed and double spaced. The paper is to be clear
and concise; does not contain errors in spelling, punctuation, or syntax.
Failure to submit accurate and well written papers will result in a reduced
grade.
2. All papers are to be submitted on time to meet specific due dates.
3. Synopsis and Summary:
100-200 word description of the articles basic content.
4. General Theme:
A brief statement about what you felt was the author's general theme of the
article.
5. Point of View:
A brief statement about what you felt concerning the author's point of view Was the presentation objective and factual or was the presentation subjective
and lacking of facts? Explain your opinion.
6. Issue Analysis:
Provide a list of the issues presented in the article.
7. Conclusions and Recommendations:
List of author's conclusions and/or recommendations, as well as your own
conclusions and/or recommendations.
8. Agreement or Disagreement:
Based on the author's conclusions and/or recommendations, do you agree or
disagree; provide a brief justification regarding your opinion concerning your
agreements and disagreements; use your professional experience(s) to
develop this section, as well as class lecture and readings and other
citations.
9. Professional Projections:
Several paragraphs on what you learned from the article and how you will
apply this experience (negative or positive) in your professional career. What
significance does this have in your studies or personal life? How will this
information help you in the future? Improve work performance?