Critique Guidelines
Submission
Due at 10am on the day when the paper is taught in class. Hard deadline. No late critique will be accepted.
Plain text in the body of your message. No attachment.
E-mail with subject: [Critique month/date when the paper will be discussed] your last name, your first name. For example, [Critique 9/18] Hackmann, Greg.
Critique the Paper
About half a page of critiques/ideas/comments - NOT complete essays.
Do not simply summarize the paper! Identify open issues and limitations of the paper (think of yourself as a reviewer).
Are the assumptions reasonable and realistic?
Is the solution practical?
Any technical errors and limitations?
Any problems with the experimentation?
Do the results support the claims?
Can you think of any ways to improve the work?
How does the work relate to the other topics previously covered in class?