What is the historical genre of the work? Is there a theoretical approach that is clear? Does the author approach the work through feminist or Marxist history? Is it about gender or class? Are these approaches suitable for the task at hand? Is there propaganda or a rhetorical element?

Format: Times New Roman, 12pt font with standard margins, 750-1000 words

Article to be reviewed: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/new-study-of-prehistoric-skeletons-undermines-claim-that-war-has-deep-evolutionary-roots/

The review should assess the argument, methodology, strength, and weaknesses of secondary sources produced by historians.

The introduction should begin by stating the author and title of the work or works under consideration.

The Review should also have a thesis, or a point to be argued.

The concluding paragraph should comment on the overall significance of
the material under consideration. What new questions has the author (or
authors) brought up or answered? What further work needs to
be done on the subject now that this material has been written and evaluated?

If possible use quotations from the same article. No outside source apart from it is needed.

Points that would help if included:

Assessment of the Argument
Examine the evidence and type of argument the author uses. Is there a. balance of primary and secondary sources? What kind of primary documents are used? Is the argument based on evidence and facts, assertion and personal opinion, or inference and informed opinion? Are the secondary documents credible and varied?

Analysis of the Methodology
What is the historical genre of the work? Is there a theoretical approach that is clear? Does the author approach the work through feminist or Marxist history? Is it about gender or class? Are these approaches suitable for the task at hand? Is there propaganda or a rhetorical element?

Strengths of the Article/Book
What makes the work useful and important? Is the work presented in a way that is clear?

Weaknesses of the Article/Book
What can be improved about the work? These should be substantive and not minor issues.

To summarize, the point is to critically review the article, states its strengths and weaknesses, and assess the argument and methodology of this source.

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