Understanding Critiques Multiple Choice

Why might instructors assign critiques?

• Only to assess students' understanding

• To ensure students complete reading assignments and develop analytical reading habits

• To check grammar and writing skills

• To fill up curriculum requirements

What does the term "critique" mean?

• A negative assessment

• A positive assessment

• A critical assessment (positive, negative, or a mixture of both)

• A general summary

The evaluation part of a critique typically begins with:

• A detailed analysis

• A summary

• A conclusion

• A comparison

What type of conditional statements are common in critiques?

• Real conditionals

• Future conditionals

• Unreal conditionals

• Past perfect conditionals

What is an important aspect of being "fair" in critiques?

• Using the same criteria across different fields

• Applying field-specific criteria appropriately

• Avoiding any kind of criticism

• Focusing only on the positive aspects

What is essential to know when writing a critique?

• Only the summary of the text

• The author’s academic background

• Something about the author of the text

• The publication date of the text

What is the simplest structure for a critique?

• A detailed evaluation followed by a summary

• A short summary followed by an evaluation

• An introduction, body, and conclusion

• A comparison with other works

Which of the following areas might receive emphasis in critiques in different fields?

• Methodology in social sciences

• Results in humanities

• Interesting arguments in sciences

• All of the above