The document provides guidance on writing a critique or review, defining a critique as a careful analysis and evaluation of a work or concept. It explains that a critique involves summarizing the work, then critically evaluating its strengths and weaknesses. Tips are given for how to study the work, consider its context, and structure a written critique through an introduction, body, and conclusion.
The document provides guidance on writing a critique or review, defining a critique as a careful analysis and evaluation of a work or concept. It explains that a critique involves summarizing the work, then critically evaluating its strengths and weaknesses. Tips are given for how to study the work, consider its context, and structure a written critique through an introduction, body, and conclusion.
The document provides guidance on writing a critique or review, defining a critique as a careful analysis and evaluation of a work or concept. It explains that a critique involves summarizing the work, then critically evaluating its strengths and weaknesses. Tips are given for how to study the work, consider its context, and structure a written critique through an introduction, body, and conclusion.
The document provides guidance on writing a critique or review, defining a critique as a careful analysis and evaluation of a work or concept. It explains that a critique involves summarizing the work, then critically evaluating its strengths and weaknesses. Tips are given for how to study the work, consider its context, and structure a written critique through an introduction, body, and conclusion.
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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
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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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