What is a critique? A critique is an analysis of a written text based on evidence, which is extracted from the document. A critique can also be applied to media images as well as spoken discourse; however, most university courses focus on the criticism of written documents. Initially, in assessing written works, the work itself must be understood. If the content is misunderstood, then the critique will be misapplied. In other words, the interpretation you have formulated in the reading of the piece will not match the writers intention of the material they have presented to be read. The following suggestion is strongly recommended, please read and reread through the piece at least twicefirst for content, and then for analysis. The analyzing text mark areas that are of significance. Whereas, the content of the information is to gain knowledge of topics, ideas and specific points. Next, underline key terms and phrases. Also, if there are unclear or confusing areas, those sections should be marked. Be sure to ask questions about areas that are not fully understood as these may be critical to the analysis being conducted. Once the text has been read and understood, the text which has been analyzed can be broken apart, and a critique can be written. Critiques serve to examine an authors claim/argument. Certain questions should be posed of the text: What is the authors main claim or thesis statement? If no such statement exists, what serves as the focus of the work? How clearly does the author present the problem or thesis statement? How does the author achieve the goal of the work? Does the author do so effectively? Why or why not? What is the particular evidence used to support the authors claim? How well does the author describe methods or supporting evidence? Does the author logically support his/her argument with an organized structure and coherent development? Do the sections make sense as presented? Why or why not? Writing a Critique Once these questions are answered, the critique can be written, analyzing the text that has been assessed. In writing a critique, both strengths and weaknesses of the argument should be acknowledged, beginning with the main claim of the specific text. After discussing the claims efficacy, the supporting evidence should be examined for pertinence and importance. Has the supporting information been used appropriately and accurately? Each piece of important evidence should be addressed for strengths and weaknesses, but it is important to remember that when assessing individual pieces of evidence, each piece should be looked at individually or in one paragraph to avoid confusion in organization. All too often, writers try to analyze a chunk of text that is too big for a short analysis paper and the important elements can become lost. Small sections of text should be assessed for a higher level of examination accuracy. So try to focus on one or two pages at a time for similar topics and ideas, versus the entire chapter or unit. Remember, it is easier to do things in small steps then to try to bypass necessary steps to be finished. As you write your rough draft try to focus first on big picture issues or global perspective. Does your essay make a point (argument) about the term you have coined? Do you support that point (argument) with specific details (evidence)? Have you organized your essay in a way that makes it easy for someone who has not spent nearly as much time working on this (thinking, reading, and writing) as you have? As stated these are some of the basic questions that all writers must wrestle with, as they revise their texts. Use the feedback you received from your peers, instructor, tutors, and friends as you move forward. Please review the guidelines for writing a critique. As you read Why Vampires Never Die or Art or Puffery? A Defense in Advertising review key topics that will lead to the steps in writing a critique of literature. Please examine one or two key issues that are addressed in the piece to help you write your critique. A brief outline of a critique is provided for you as you proofread your critique. Does my critique have the following information within my writing sample? A critique is a paper that gives a critical assessment of a book or article. STEPS to REVIEW Begin by reading the book or article and annotate as you read. Noted the authors main point/thesis statement. Divide the book/article into sections of thought and write a brief summary of each thought in your own words. INTRODUCTION Start your critique with sentences giving the following information: Authors name Book/Article title and source Authors thesis statement SUMMARY Summarize the authors purpose and main points/evidence cited that are used for back up. REVIEW & EVALUATE To critically review the piece, ask the following questions: What are the credentials/areas of expertise of the author? Did the author use appropriate methods to gather the evidence? Was the evidence used by the author accurate? Does the authors use and interpretation of this evidence lead the reader to the same conclusion? Did the author build a logical argument? Is there other evidence that would support a counter-argument? Are the article and the evidence still valid or are they outdated, leading to an invalid conclusion? Was the author successful in making his/her point? CONCLUSION Wrap up by: Stating whether you agree with the author. Back up your decisions by stating your reasons. Give a general opinion of the work Assessment and Grading Upload work to the appropriate area** Writing Requirements (APA format) 2 pages (approximately 600 words) 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Cover Page Reference Page (as the reading is the source- please use in-text citations) DUE IN 8 HOURS!!!!!!!!!

What is a critique? A critique is an analysis of a written text based on evidence, which is extracted from the document. A critique can also be applied to media images as well as spoken discourse; however, most university courses focus on the criticism of written documents.



Initially, in assessing written works, the work itself must be understood. If the content is misunderstood, then the critique will be misapplied. In other words, the interpretation you have formulated in the reading of the piece will not match the writers intention of the material they have presented to be read. The following suggestion is strongly recommended, please read and reread through the piece at least twicefirst for content, and then for analysis. The analyzing text mark areas that are of significance. Whereas, the content of the information is to gain knowledge of topics, ideas and specific points.


Next, underline key terms and phrases. Also, if there are unclear or confusing areas, those sections should be marked. Be sure to ask questions about areas that are not fully understood as these may be critical to the analysis being conducted. Once the text has been read and understood, the text which has been analyzed can be broken apart, and a critique can be written.



Critiques serve to examine an authors claim/argument. Certain questions should be posed of the text:


What is the authors main claim or thesis statement? If no such statement exists, what serves as the focus of the work?

How clearly does the author present the problem or thesis statement?

How does the author achieve the goal of the work? Does the author do so effectively? Why or why not?

What is the particular evidence used to support the authors claim?

How well does the author describe methods or supporting evidence?

Does the author logically support his/her argument with an organized structure and coherent development?

Do the sections make sense as presented? Why or why not?



Writing a Critique


Once these questions are answered, the critique can be written, analyzing the text that has been assessed. In writing a critique, both strengths and weaknesses of the argument should be acknowledged, beginning with the main claim of the specific text. After discussing the claims efficacy, the supporting evidence should be examined for pertinence and importance. Has the supporting information been used appropriately and accurately? Each piece of important evidence should be addressed for strengths and weaknesses, but it is important to remember that when assessing individual pieces of evidence, each piece should be looked at individually or in one paragraph to avoid confusion in organization. All too often, writers try to analyze a chunk of text that is too big for a short analysis paper and the important elements can become lost. Small sections of text should be assessed for a higher level of examination accuracy. So try to focus on one or two pages at a time for similar topics and ideas, versus the entire chapter or unit. Remember, it is easier to do things in small steps then to try to bypass necessary steps to be finished.


As you write your rough draft try to focus first on big picture issues or global perspective. Does your essay make a point (argument) about the term you have coined? Do you support that point (argument) with specific details (evidence)? Have you organized your essay in a way that makes it easy for someone who has not spent nearly as much time working on this (thinking, reading, and writing) as you have? As stated these are some of the basic questions that all writers must wrestle with, as they revise their texts. Use the feedback you received from your peers, instructor, tutors, and friends as you move forward. Please review the guidelines for writing a critique. As you read Why Vampires Never Die or Art or Puffery? A Defense in Advertising review key topics that will lead to the steps in writing a critique of literature. Please examine one or two key issues that are addressed in the piece to help you write your critique. A brief outline of a critique is provided for you as you proofread your critique.




Does my critique have the following information within my writing sample?

A critique is a paper that gives a critical assessment of a book or article.



STEPS to REVIEW


Begin by reading the book or article and annotate as you read.

Noted the authors main point/thesis statement.

Divide the book/article into sections of thought and write a brief summary of each thought in your own words.



INTRODUCTION

Start your critique with sentences giving the following information:

Authors name

Book/Article title and source

Authors thesis statement



SUMMARY

Summarize the authors purpose and main points/evidence cited that are used for back up.



REVIEW & EVALUATE

To critically review the piece, ask the following questions:



What are the credentials/areas of expertise of the author?

Did the author use appropriate methods to gather the evidence?

Was the evidence used by the author accurate?

Does the authors use and interpretation of this evidence lead the reader to the same conclusion?

Did the author build a logical argument?

Is there other evidence that would support a counter-argument?

Are the article and the evidence still valid or are they outdated, leading to an invalid conclusion?

Was the author successful in making his/her point?



CONCLUSION

Wrap up by:

Stating whether you agree with the author.

Back up your decisions by stating your reasons.

Give a general opinion of the work



Assessment and Grading

Upload work to the appropriate area**

Writing Requirements (APA format)

2 pages (approximately 600 words)

1-inch margins

Double spaced

12-point Times New Roman font

Cover Page

Reference Page (as the reading is the source- please use in-text citations)

DUE IN 8 HOURS!!!!!!!!!