Features And Structures Of A Critique Paper

Question 1

form of academic writing that critically evaluates a work or text.

Answer 1

Critique

Question 2

What are characteristics of a Critique?

Answer 2

● uses formal language

● has an introduction, body, and conclusion

Question 3

What can you gain from a Critique?

Answer 3

● contribute to its field.

● develop deeper understanding of the work’s subject / related fields.

● understanding the purpose, intended audience development of argument, structure of evidence, and creative style of work.

● utilize it’s strengths and weaknesses; which parts were effective/useful, and which parts were lacking.

Question 4

How to write a Critique?

Answer 4

1. Have a clear understanding, study the work being discussed.
2. Identify its thesis statement or main idea, find key evidence / elements used to support it.

Question 5

A Critique matters on..

Answer 5

a) content

b) organization

c) style

d) correctness

Question 6

Features of a Critique:

● typically short

● name the work being critiqued, indicate the date and author’s name.

● describe the main idea / purpose of the work.

● explain the context.

● conclude; either positive or negative.

Answer 6

Introduction

Question 7

Features of a Critique:

summary and critical evaluation are located here.

Answer 7

Body

Question 8

Parts of a Body:

● shorter
● briefly enumerate and explain the main points.

Answer 8

Summary

Question 9

Parts of a Body:

● longest
● give systematic and detailed assessment of the different elements of the work.

Answer 9

Critical Evaluation

Question 10

Features of a Critique:

● usually very brief

● statement of overall evaluation of the work

● summary of key reasons

● recommendations

Answer 10

Conclusion