Article Critique

(1) The study aimed to compare the reading comprehension of EFL learners between hypertext and printed text. (2) Forty-six Taiwanese students were divided into two groups - one read printed text and the other read hypertext. Comprehension tests found students performing better with printed text, except for guessing word meanings. (3) The critique noted threats to validity from lack of random assignment and controls for confounding variables. More reliability and validity data for tests and stronger research design were recommended to evaluate the study's implications.