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WRITING A REVIEW OR A CRITIQUE

MODULE 2
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES (EAPP)
Read the following statements, and as
HONEST as possible, say something about
the:

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SHORT ACTIVITY

What have you noticed with the majority of the


statements given?

Are you a criticizer?

Do you consider yourself as a judgmental person?


CRITIQUE
LESSON 1
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES (EAPP)
WHAT IS A CRITIQUE?
WHAT IS A CRITIQUE?
careful analysis of an argument
to determine what is said
how well the points are made
what assumptions underlie the argument
what issues are overlooked
what implications are drawn from such observations
WHAT IS A CRITIQUE?

a systematic, yet personal response and evaluation of


what you read

a genre of academic writing


briefly summarizes and critically evaluates a work or
concept
WHAT IS A CRITIQUE?

important rhetorical pattern in academic writing


as they present a balanced view of things
however, are based not only on personal perspective
but should be grounded on actual observations
WHAT DO WE
CRITIQUE?
WHAT DO WE CRITIQUE?

Creative works

novels, exhibits, film, images, poetry


WHAT DO WE CRITIQUE?

Research

monographs, journal articles, systematic reviews,


theories
WHAT DO WE CRITIQUE?

Media

news reports, feature articles


WHY DO WE WRITE A
CRITIQUE?
WHY DO WE WRITE A CRITIQUE?

To develop a knowledge of the work’s subject area


or related works.
WHY DO WE WRITE A CRITIQUE?

To develop an understanding of the work’s


purpose, intended audience, development of
argument, structure of evidence or creative style.
WHY DO WE WRITE A CRITIQUE?

To develop a recognition of the strengths and


weaknesses of the work.
WHAT ARE SOME TIPS
TO DEVELOP ONE’S
CRITIQUE?
WHAT ARE SOME TIPS TO DEVELOP
ONE’S CRITIQUE?
Remember that the critique should be accessible
to the audience.
WHAT ARE SOME TIPS TO DEVELOP
ONE’S CRITIQUE?
Relating your critique to greater realities will also
help as you ground your critique on the wider
scheme of things.
HOW DO WE
CRITIQUE?
HOW DO WE CRITIQUE?

Study the work under discussion.


HOW DO WE CRITIQUE?

Make notes on key parts of the work.


HOW DO WE CRITIQUE?

Develop an understanding of the main argument


or purpose being expressed in the work.
HOW DO WE CRITIQUE?

Consider how the work relates to a broader issue


or context.
HOW DO WE WRITE A
CRITIQUE?
HOW DO WE WRITE A CRITIQUE?

uses a formal, academic writing style


has a clear structure:
an introduction, body and conclusion
HOW DO WE WRITE A CRITIQUE?

However, the body of a critique includes a


summary of the work and a detailed evaluation

evaluation - to gauge the usefulness or impact of a


work in a particular field
HOW DO WE WRITE A CRITIQUE?

First Part: a sense of the ideas you want to tackle


Second Part: a summary of the concept
Third Part: strengths and weaknesses of the
concept
Fourth Part: final recommendations of the author
FOR THE NEXT DAY’S
MODULAR CLASS
UNGRADED ACTIVITY: CRITICAL
ANALYSIS
Will be sending a copy (a photo version) of a
critique/review paper

Boys – iPhone4 review


Girls – Café Flora review
UNGRADED ACTIVITY: CRITICAL
ANALYSIS
Analyze by looking for the following:
Topic
Role
Purpose
Audience
UNGRADED ACTIVITY: CRITICAL
ANALYSIS
Critique by analyzing whether the following were followed/
abided or not:
Formality
Objectivity
Explicitness
Caution
Structure
UNGRADED ACTIVITY: CRITICAL
ANALYSIS
Identify whether the paper included a
Thesis Statement
UNGRADED ACTIVITY: CRITICAL
ANALYSIS
Prepare for a recitation next meeting regarding
the activity

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