Problem 1: Who is the audience for this article, and how successful was the writer in anticipating their audience's expectations and understanding of the topic, and in what ways did the writer appeal to their audience and were they persuasive in doing so? Do you think you are a member of the writer's intended audience?
Problem 2: What was the writer's purpose in writing this article, and how successfully do they articulate this purpose, whether stated or implied? How successful is the writer at fulfilling their purpose?
Problem 3: How would you describe the style and tone of the article, and are these choices consistent with the genre of the journal or publication in which the article appears? What are the effects of these choices on the writer's intended audience and on you, as a reader (whether you're in the intended audience or not)?
Problem 4: Has the writer sufficiently situated their article within an ongoing conversation about their topic, and did they cite sources and acknowledge others' ideas and research in a meaningful way?
Problem 5: Does the writer explain key terms and ideas fully enough for their audience and on you as a reader (whether you're in the intended audience or not)?