Writing a Critique

Describes the main argument or purpose of the work.

• summary

• conclusion

• introduction

• critical evaluation

A statement indicating the overall evaluation of the work

• summary

• conclusion

• introduction

• critical evaluation

It should deconstruct the work and identify both strengths and weaknesses.

• summary

• conclusion

• introduction

• critical evaluation

You may react strongly but not have the ability to logically explain why you feel the way you do.

• Do outside research.

• Analyze your emotional reactions.

• Study the work under discussion.

• Always find both positive and negative things to say.

Make notes on key parts of the work. Consider how the work relates to a broader issue or context.

• Do outside research.

• Analyze your emotional reactions.

• Study the work under discussion.

• Always find both positive and negative things to say.

Include all resources cited in your critique. Check with your lecturer/tutor for which referencing style to use.

• definition of terms

• foreword

• footnote

• reference list

It is a genre of academic writing that briefly summarizes and critically evaluates a work or concept.

• essay

• thesis

• critique

• research paper

This briefly recapitulates the main points and objectively describe how the creator portrays these by using techniques, styles, media, characters, or symbols.

• summary

• conclusion

• introduction

• critical evaluation

It is therefore an essential step on your road to professional and personal development. Mastering the critique will help you become a better communicator.

• essay

• thesis

• critique

• research paper

This section should give a systematic and detailed assessment of the different elements of the work, evaluating how well the creator was able to achieve the purpose through these.

• summary

• conclusion

• introduction

• critical evaluation