Directions: Read and examine carefully this article. Then compose a six-paragraph independent critique of the selection. You may consider the following suggestions to have an idea of what you are going to write in each paragraph: (1) Introduce your reader to the title of the article, the author, and the main point of the article. (2) Provide a brief summary of the article in your own words. (3) Is topic clearly explained and sufficiently focused? (4) Does this article interest you? Do you think it will interest the intended audience? Can you suggest ways to increase interest? (5) Is the writer clearly in charge, naturally introducing and interacting with sources rather than merely reporting on them? (6) How do you feel about the news presented in the article? What can you suggest?.​