NCL Article Review

Yes No
I. Content
   1) Is the article topic of interest to NC librarians? _____ _____
   2) Is the article well-researched? (footnote check) _____ _____
   3)  Is the article factually correct? (names, dates, places _____ _____
II. Organization
   1) Is the topic a manageable one? _____ _____
   2) Is the thesis clearly stated at the outset? _____ _____
   3) Is the thesis logically developed as the article progresses? _____ _____
   4) Are the conclusions valid? _____ _____
III. Style
   1) Is the article succinct? (avoids passive voice, wordiness) _____ _____
   2) Is the article clearly written?  _____ _____
   3) Is the article interestingly written? _____ _____
How much re-writing will the article need? None ________
Minor ________
Moderate _____
Extensive _____
Comments (strong points, weak points):

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recommended for publication? Yes _____
No _____

Reviewer: ____________________________________   Date ______________

RETURN TO:
Ralph Scott
scottr@ecu.edu
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