Procedure in Reviewing Article Abstract and Taking Down Notes

Create a procedure to follow for reviewing article abstracts (sample subject: The Digital Divide: The challenge of technology & equity). This can be similar to a standard operating procedure or in a format you prefer. A flow chart or similar model can also be used. Assume you will use this method when you begin your own chapter 2.
Begin your procedure with the following:
Identify your key search terms and combination of search terms.
Include at least three steps for determining if the abstract has the main points related to your topic.
Outline how or what you will look for in the abstract. This information will be what prompts you to open the full-text article.
In the next step of the procedure:
4. Develop a plan or visual tool to take notes about each search engine, main theme, url, and a section of the chapter this would be used.
For example, chapter 2 begins with an introduction for the reader about your topic, next to a paragraph of how and where you found the literature, then the theoretical or conceptual framework, and then finally the main content of the chapter. The main content is categorized by you and how your literature develops.
Length: 1-2 pages, plus title and reference pages
References: Include a minimum of five (5) scholarly resources.
Critiquing an article is paramount for the literature review. You will begin the task of creating ‘depth’ to your topic by reviewing many articles in the general area of your topic. Your job will be to narrow down and stay focused on the topic. It is a good idea to keep track of all articles that interest you, and then narrow your list of articles as you find better articles. To critique an article, search for the author's main points. Determine the argument the author is laying out. Then, compare the argument with the facts the author gives. (The sources this author cites are important as well as checking the reference page for other paths to follow.)