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    The document provides guidance on how to write a critique. It defines a critique as a brief summary and evaluation of a work or concept using an academic writing style. A critique follows a clear structure, including an introduction, summary, evaluation based on criteria like accuracy and logic, a response expressing agreement or disagreement, and conclusion. The purpose of a critique is to develop an understanding of the work's subject, purpose, argument, strengths, and weaknesses. It explains the parts of a critique and how to thoroughly understand the work before writing to develop a critique.

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    Review/Critique

    What is a Critique?
    A critique is a genre of academic writing that
    briefly summarizes and critically evaluates
    a work or concept.
    What is a Critique?
    It is a systematic, yet personal response and
    evaluation of what you read/see/experience.

    E-Value-ation
    Critiques can be used to analyze carefully a variety
    of works such as:

    Creative works – novels, exhibits, film, images


    Research – monographs, journal articles, reviews,
    Media – news reports, feature articles
    Like an essay, a critique uses a formal, academic
    writing style and has a clear structure, that is, an
    introduction, body, and conclusion. However,
    the body of a critique includes a summary of the
    work and a detailed evaluation.
    Parts of the Critique
    • Introduction
    • Summary
    • Evaluation (Criteria)
    • Response
    • Conclusion
    Critique Introduction
    • Introduce author & title of work
    • Provide author’s main point (take away)
    • Add background info for reader
    Summary
    • Entire work or section of it
    • Written objectively to relate:
    – Author’s overall point
    • Goal of summary(abstract)
    – Provide author’s thesis and main point untainted by
    opinion
    Evaluation
    • Accuracy of information
    • Definition of key terms (or lack of)
    • Hidden assumptions
    • Clarity of language
    • Fairness
    • Logic and organization
    Response
    • Where do I agree or disagree?
    • What did the author get right or wrong?
    • What ultimate merit/use does this work have?
    • Would I recommend this work
    Conclusion
    • This is usually a very brief paragraph, which includes:

    • a statement indicating the overall evaluation of the work


    • summary of the key reasons, identified during the critical
    evaluation, why this evaluation was formed.
    • in some circumstances, recommendations for improvement on
    the work may be appropriate.
    Why do we write critiques?
    Writing a critique on a work helps us to develop:

    • a knowledge of the work’s subject area or related works


    • an understanding of the work’s purpose, intended
    audience, development of argument, structure of
    evidence or creative style, and
    • a recognition of the strengths and weaknesses of the
    work.
    How to Write a Critique
    Before you start writing, it is important to have a thorough
    understanding of the work that will be critiqued.

    • Study the work under discussion.


    • Make notes on key parts of the work.
    • Develop an understanding of the main argument or
    purpose being expressed in the work.
    • Consider how the work relates to a broader issue or
    context.
    Reference List
    Include all resources cited in your critique. Usually, American
    Psychological Association (APA) style is used in referencing.

    Writing a paper according to APA style simply means you are


    standardizing the way you write the paper so that others who read it
    know exactly what every little reference and comma means. It was
    started, not surprisingly, as a way to standardize research papers
    written in the field of Psychology, but this style has also been adapted
    for use in other fields as well.
    How do we critique an art?
    • Description (describe what is seen)

    • Analysis (relationship of elements)

    • Interpretation (state personal interpretation based on background


    experience and knowledge

    • Evaluation (Summarize)
    Three Approaches
    • FORMALISM - qualities and visual elements

    • EXPRESSIVISM - communication of ideas and feelings

    • INSTRUMENTALISM – usefulness or art work


    Writing Activity; Fact or Opinion
    Thank you!

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