reaction paper, a review, a critique Flashcards
specialized forms of writing in which a reviewer or reader evaluates any of the following:
a scholarly work (e.g., academic books and articles)
a work of art (e.g., performance art, play, dance, sports, film, exhibits)
designs (e.g., industrial designs, furniture, fashion design)
graphic designs (e.g., posters, billboards, commercials, and digital
media)
reaction paper, a review, a critique
usually range in length from 250 to 750 words. They are not simply summaries but are critical assessments, analyses, or evaluation of different works
reaction paper, a review, a critique
advanced forms of writing, they involved your skills in critical thinking and recognizing arguments
reaction paper, a review, a critique
you should not connect the word critique to cynicism and pessimism
reaction paper, a review, a critique
shares a root with the word “criticize”. Most of us tend to think of criticism as being negative or mean, but in the academic sense, doing a critique is not the least bit negative
Critiquing
a constructive way to better explore and understand the material we are working with. The word means “to evaluate”
Critiquing
genre of academic writing that briefly summarizes and critically evaluates a work or concept. When we critique a text, we interrogate it. When we critique, our own opinions and ideas become part of our textual analysis. We question the text, we argue with it, and we examine into it for deeper meanings
critique
thorough analysis of the text is important to write a good paper. Remember the judgment you make about a work will reflect your own values, biases, and experience; however, you must respect the author’s words and intentions as presented in the work. Do not analyze a work in terms of what you would like to see; analyze it in terms of what you actually observe. Remember to clearly separate your assumptions from the author’s assumptions
critique
critical approach in which the text under discussion is considered primarily in the meaning and the implications of the words. In practice, the critics have been very responsible to the meaning and themes of the work in question, rather than adopting a linguistic approach
Formalism
This approach is concerned with the ways in which the text reinforces or undermines the economic, political, social, and psychological oppression of women. This looks at how aspects of our culture are inherently patriarchal (male dominated) and aims to expose misogyny in writing about women, which can take explicit and implicit forms. Feminist criticism is also concerned with less obvious forms of marginalization and its ultimate goal is to change the world by promoting gender equality
Feminism
Before you start writing, it is important to have a thorough understanding of the work that will be critiqued
HOW TO WRITE A CRITIQUE
•Study the work under discussion.
•Take 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.
HOW TO WRITE A CRITIQUE
Start by thoroughly reading or viewing the work you intend to critique. Whether it’s a book, a film, a research paper, or any other medium, take the time to immerse yourself in it. Pay attention to details, arguments, evidence, style, and any elements that stand out.
Study the work under discussion
Take notes on key parts of the work:
While you study the work, take detailed notes on various aspects. Highlight important passages, jot down quotes, and make notes about characters, themes, or any technical elements, like cinematography in a film. These notes will serve as evidence to support your critique.
Develop an understanding of the main argument or purpose being expressed in the work.
Place the work in its broader context. Think about the bigger picture, such as the historical, cultural, or social context in which the work was created. Consider how it relates to similar works or how it addresses important issues and themes. Analyze how the work contributes to or challenges the broader conversation in its field
Consider how the work relates to a broader issue or context
structure of a critique
IBC
•Typically short (less than 10% of the critique length).
•Describe the main argument or purpose of the work.
•Explain the context in which the work was created (social, political, creative or academic tradition, creator’s life experience)
structure of a critique
introduction:
•Provide a systematic and detailed assessment of different elements of the work.
•Evaluate how well the author achieved the purpose through these elements.
•Assess elements based on the type of work (e.g., text structure and characterization for written works, composition, brush strokes, color, and light for paintings, subject selection, experimental design, data analysis)
•Include a summary of the work and a detailed evaluation.
•Present the gauge of usefulness or impact of the work in a particular field.
structure of a critique
body:
•Usually a very brief paragraph.
Include a statement indicating the overall evaluation of the work.
•Summarize key reasons identified during the critical evaluation for the evaluation.
•Provide recommendations for improvement if relevant.
structure of a critique
conclusion:
Your critique should written in academic style and logically presented.
Need to remember in writing a critique
Order your ideas into paragraphs Start with the broad impressions first and then move into the details of the technical elements.
Need to remember in writing a critique
For shorter critiques, you may discuss the strengths of the works, and then the weaknesses.
In longer critiques, you may wish to discuss the positive and negative of each key question in individual paragraphs.
Need to remember in writing a critique
To support your critique, provide evidence from the work itself, such as a quote or example, and you should also cite evidence from related sources.
Explain how this evidence supports your evaluation of the work.
Need to remember in writing a critique
While you study the work, take detailed notes on various aspects. Highlight important passages, jot down quotes, and make notes about characters, themes, or any technical elements, like cinematography in a film. These notes will serve as evidence to support your critique.
Take notes on key parts of the work
