1. Introduction – composed of the authors name(s) and the title of the article, the authors main point, and a thesis statement that previews your analysis.
2. Summary – discussion of the main points of the article, arguments presented in the article, and findings of the article.
3. Critique – discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the article that you noted while critically reading the article, your informed opinions about the clarity, relevancy, and accuracy of the article, using specific examples from the article to support your statements.
4. Conclusion – a summary of the key points in the article, the key points from your own analysis, and a commentary about the significance of the research on future research needed on the policy adoption process.