Now, you have hopefully learned how to identify and articulate the different key components of a technical reading. The goal of the stage 2 form is to learn how to rephrase the main message of a reading in a very concise and clear manner.
Reviewer Name:
Summary of the Paper:
Problem Statement:
In one sentence only, state the main problem targeted by
the authors. Note that the problem should not be confused with what
they pose as an approach or solution. It is a problem posed to be
solved. No mention of the approach should be made here.
The Researchers' Proposed Solution:
In 2-3 sentences maximum in your words, rephrase the
key insight and the overall proposed solution the researchers put forth
for solving the problem stated above.
Authors' Evaluation of the Approach:
In 1 sentence, describe what the authors did to attempt to evaluate
the goodness of their solution. Did they perform analytical analysis,
experimental studies, implement the technique as part of a tool and perform
user studies? Also, indicate what metrics they used to evaluate -
time, space, usability, precision of output,...?
In 1 sentence, what were their conclusions based on their evaluation?
Paper Review:
Technical Content:
In one (less than 10 sentences) paragraph,
give an assessment of the technical merit of this work, with
respect to originality, soundness, and overall significance of
contribution.
Mention any limitations of the solution, and threats to validity
of the evaluation of the solution (either as indicated by the authors or
as you see it). Even work in a textbook can be reviewed, in this light,
as it came from researchers prior to publication in a textbook.
In one (less than 10 sentences) paragraph, mention questions that are unanswered by the paper, or additional studies that could be performed to help strengthen the technical contribution of the paper.
Presentation:
In one paragraph, discuss your views of the
clarity, style, organization, and language.
Suggest changes that could be done to further improve the understandability
of the paper by an audience who are experts in the general area but
not in the particular subject.