Critical analysis

1. Critical Analysis
Dorin Wang

2. Learning objectives
 Critical thinking
 Critical writing
 Critical reading

3. CRITICAL THINKING
Dorin Wang

4. Ubiquitous

5. Critical Thinking

6. Bloom’s digital
taxonomy
verbs
 Put the verbs in the right
order: from descriptive to
analytical.

7. Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy
Verbs

8. Identify the Verbs in the Video

10. Self-study

11. CRITICAL WRITING
Dorin Wang

12. Descriptive v.s. Critical
In 2010, the privatisation of the Forensic Science Service (FSS) was
introduced, and it was completed in 2012. The two countries in the world
that have privatised their FSS entirely now are England and Wales. The
closure of the FSS was mainly due to the financial losses, with the
estimation of around £2 million (Hansard, 2012). Prior to the completion of
the privatisation in 2012, FSS carried out 65% of all forensic casework in
England and Wales while the private companies were in charge of the
remaining 35% of the forensic casework. Among the 35%, 23% of the
casework was worked on by a private organisation, called LGC ltd, which
is believed to be the largest shareholder (Green, 2011). The closure of the
FSS has raised many concerns since many private companies that are
assigned to complete the forensic casework have not been tested. This is
believed to be detrimental to the forensic field by some members in the
Home Office and the public. (Prospect, 2018a)
Returning mothers often face a barrier in career development as it is hard for
them to get a full-time role after returning to work. Women with professional
knowledge are likely to return to work after childbirth (Chanfreau et al., 2011).
However, Kanji (2011) pointed out that women who return to work after childbirth
often struggle to secure a full-time role. ONS (2012) shows 37% of mothers
compared with 6% of fathers with dependent children were working part-time,
which shows there is a large number of woman wanting to work after childbirth
(NCT 2015). Although it is common for returning mothers to work part-time,
Hodges and Budig (2010) report that employers consider part-time roles lead to
a lack of commitment. Therefore, having a part-time role can be perceived
negatively for women. Davidson and Burke (2011) state that working part-time
limits access to training, organisational networks, and career progression.
Consequently, the feeling of being undervalued and unable to maximise one’s
potential are often the result (Cahusac and Kanji, 2014). Grant et al. (2006)
believe that working part-time has a negative impact on individuals’ confidence
and professional development. As a result, it is recommended that more career
development and support should be given to returning mothers to improve the
work ethics and commitment in organisations.

13. Which Sentence is Descriptive and Which is Analytical
Unsuccessful privatisation of FSS
In 2010, the privatisation of the Forensic Science Service (FSS) was introduced, and it was completed
in 2012. The two countries in the world that have privatised their FSS entirely now are England and
Wales. The closure of the FSS was mainly due to the financial losses, with the estimation of around
£2 million (Hansard, 2012). Prior to the completion of the privatisation in 2012, FSS carried out 65% of
all forensic casework in England and Wales while the private companies were in charge of the
remaining 35% of the forensic casework. Among the 35%, 23% of the casework was worked on by a
private organisation, called LGC ltd, which is believed to be the largest shareholder (Green, 2011).
The closure of the FSS has raised many concerns since many private companies that are assigned to
complete the forensic casework have not been tested. This is believed to be detrimental to the
forensic field by some members in the Home Office and the public (Prospect, 2018a).

14. Descriptive v.s. Analytical
In 2010, the privatisation of the Forensic Science Service (FSS) was introduced, and it was
completed in 2012. The two countries in the world that have privatised their FSS entirely
now are England and Wales. The closure of the FSS was mainly due to the financial losses,
with the estimation of around £2 million (Hansard, 2012). Prior to the completion of the
privatisation in 2012, FSS carried out 65% of all forensic casework in England and Wales
while the private companies were in charge of the remaining 35% of the forensic casework.
Among the 35%, 23% of the casework was worked on by a private organisation, called LGC
ltd, which is believed to be the largest shareholder (Green, 2011). The closure of the FSS
has raised many concerns since many private companies that are assigned to complete the
forensic casework have not been tested. This is believed to be detrimental to the forensic
field by some members in the Home Office and the public (Prospect, 2018a).
Describing when the privatization took place
Describing which two countries have completely privatised their FSS
Describing the reason for privatisation
Describing how much casework FSS carried out, and how much casework private companies carried out
Describing who the largest private company is
Describing why the privatisation of FSS has caused concerns

15. Descriptive v.s. Analytical
In 2010, the privatisation of the Forensic Science Service (FSS) was introduced, and it was completed
in 2012. The two countries in the world that have privatised their FSS entirely now are England and
Wales. The closure of the FSS was mainly due to the financial losses, with the estimation of around
£2 million (Hansard, 2012). Prior to the completion of the privatisation in 2012, FSS carried out 65% of
all forensic casework in England and Wales while the private companies were in charge of the
remaining 35% of the forensic casework. Among the 35%, 23% of the casework was worked on by a
private organisation, called LGC ltd, which is believed to be the largest shareholder (Green, 2011).
The closure of the FSS has raised many concerns since many private companies that are assigned to
complete the forensic casework have not been tested. This is believed to be detrimental to the
forensic field by some members in the Home Office and the public (Prospect, 2018a).
And? What does the evidence/data mean? Your analysis?
Is it necessary to know who the largest shareholder is in this paragraph?
And? So do you think FSS should or shouldn’t be privatized?
When paraphrasing a text
from the source, always ask
yourself ‘why’ you paragraph
it and ‘why’ you want the text
to be the evidence in your
paragraph. If it’s not relevant
to the main idea in the
paragraph, don’t include the
text.
When using evidence,
show your readers what
the evidence means for
you, i.e. your
analysis/interpretation of
the evidence, instead of
expecting the readers to
know what evidence
means.
Casework was covered by
FSS more than private
companies before 2012.

16. Which Sentence is Descriptive and Which is Analytical
Returning mothers often face a barrier in career development as it is hard for them to get a full-time role after
returning to work. Women with professional knowledge are likely to return to work after childbirth (Chanfreau et al.,
2011). However, Kanji (2011) pointed out that women who return to work after childbirth often struggle to secure a
full-time role. ONS (2012) shows 37% of mothers compared with 6% of fathers with dependent children were
working part-time, which shows there is a large number of women wanting to work after childbirth. Although it is
common for returning mothers to work part-time, Hodges and Budig (2010) report that employers consider part-
time roles lead to a lack of commitment. Therefore, having a part-time role can be perceived negatively for women.
Davidson and Burke (2011) state that working part-time limits access to training, organisational networks, and
career progression. Consequently, the feeling of being undervalued and unable to maximise one’s potential are
often the result (Cahusac and Kanji, 2014). Grant et al. (2006) believe that working part-time has a negative impact
on individuals’ confidence and professional development. As a result, it is recommended that more career
development and support should be given to returning mothers to improve the work ethics and commitment in
organisations.

17. Descriptive v.s. Analytical
Returning mothers often face a barrier in career development as it is hard for them to get a full-time role after
returning to work. Women with professional knowledge are likely to return to work after childbirth (Chanfreau et al.,
2011). However, Kanji (2011) pointed out that women who return to work after childbirth often struggle to secure a
full-time role. ONS (2012) shows 37% of mothers compared with 6% of fathers with dependent children were
working part-time, which shows there is a large number of women wanting to work after childbirth. Although it is
common for returning mothers to work part-time, Hodges and Budig (2010) report that employers consider part-
time roles lead to a lack of commitment. Therefore, having a part-time role can be perceived negatively for women.
Davidson and Burke (2011) state that working part-time limits access to training, organisational networks, and
career progression. Consequently, the feeling of being undervalued and unable to maximise one’s potential are
often the result (Cahusac and Kanji, 2014). Grant et al. (2006) believe that working part-time has a negative impact
on individuals’ confidence and professional development. As a result, it is recommended that more career
development and support should be given to returning mothers to improve the work ethics and commitment in
organisations.
Descriptive
Descriptive
Analytical
Descriptive
Analytical Descriptive
Analytical
Descriptive
Analytical
Analytical
Analytical

18. How to be Critical?
Returning mothers often face a barrier in career development as it is hard for them to get a
full-time role after returning to work. Women with professional knowledge are likely to return
to work after childbirth (Chanfreau et al., 2011). However, Kanji (2011) pointed out that
women who return to work after childbirth often struggle to secure a full-time role. ONS
(2012) shows 37% of mothers compared with 6% of fathers with dependent children were
working part-time, which shows there is a large number of women wanting to work after
childbirth (NCT 2015). Although it is common for returning mothers to work part-time,
Hodges and Budig (2010) report that employers consider part-time roles lead to a lack of
commitment. Therefore, having a part-time role can be perceived negatively for women.
Davidson and Burke (2011) state that working part-time limits access to training,
organisational networks, and career progression. Consequently, the feeling of being
undervalued and unable to maximise one’s potential are often the result (Cahusac and Kanji,
2014). Grant et al. (2006) believe that working part-time has a negative impact on individuals’
confidence and professional development. As a result, it is recommended that more career
development and support should be given to returning mothers to improve the work ethics
However
,
Although it is common for returning mothers to work part-time,
Therefore,
Consequently
,
As a
result,
• Rebut/compare & contrast.
• Show the links between
the sources.
• Rebut/compare &
contrast.
• Show the links between
the sources.
• Your interpretation of the
source.
• What’s your point?
• Your interpretation of the
source.
• What’s your point?
• Your interpretation of
the source.
• What’s your point?

19. Descriptive v.s. Analytical
Women with professional
knowledge are likely to return
to work after childbirth
(Chanfreau et al., 2011).
Kanji (2011) pointed out that
women who return to work
after childbirth often struggle
to secure a full-time role.
Hodges and Budig (2010)
report that employers
consider part-time roles lead
to a lack of commitment.
However,
Although it is common for
returning mothers to work part-
time,

20. Descriptive v.s. Analytical
Women with professional
knowledge are likely to return
to work after childbirth
(Chanfreau et al., 2011).
Kanji (2011) pointed out that
women who return to work
after childbirth often struggle
to secure a full-time role.
Hodges and Budig (2010)
report that employers
consider part-time roles lead
to a lack of commitment.
However,
Although it is common for
returning mothers to work part-
time,

21. So… What does it
means when your
module tutors claim
you have not shown
enough critical
thinking skills in your
writing?

22. Descriptive v.s. Analytical
ONS (2012) shows 37% of mothers compared with 6% of fathers with dependent children were working part-time,
which shows there is a large number of women wanting to work after childbirth.
ONS (2012) shows 37% of mothers compared with 6% of fathers with dependent children were working part-time,
which shows men are under more pressure to secure a full-time role.
ONS (2012) shows 37% of mothers compared with 6% of fathers with dependent children were working part-time,
___________________________________________________________________________________________
__________
Your own analysis/interpretation
Your own analysis/interpretation
Your own analysis/interpretation

23. Can you make it more analytical?
In 2010, the privatisation of the Forensic Science Service (FSS) was introduced, and it was
completed in 2012. The two countries in the world that have privatised their FSS entirely
now are England and Wales. The closure of the FSS was mainly due to the financial losses,
with the estimation of around £2 million (Hansard, 2012). Prior to the completion of the
privatisation in 2012, FSS carried out 65% of all forensic casework in England and Wales
while the private companies were in charge of the remaining 35% of the forensic casework.
Among the 35%, 23% of the casework was worked on by a private organisation, called LGC
ltd, which is believed to be the largest shareholder (Green, 2011). The closure of the FSS
has raised many concerns since many private companies that are assigned to complete the
forensic casework have not been tested. This is believed to be detrimental to the forensic
field by some members in the Home Office and the public (Prospect, 2018a).

24. Can you make it more analytical?
In 2010, the privatisation of the Forensic Science Service (FSS) was introduced, and it was completed
in 2012. The two countries in the world that have privatised their FSS entirely now are England and
Wales. This indicates that the privatisation of FSS has not been successful across the world. The
closure of the FSS was mainly due to the financial losses, with the estimation of around £2 million
(Hansard, 2012). This means the privatisation of FSS was introduced due to the £2 million financial
losses. Prior to the completion of the privatisation in 2012, FSS carried out 65% of all forensic
casework in England and Wales while the private companies were in charge of the remaining 35% of
the forensic casework. This shows that the forensic casework in England and Wales was
predominantly carried out by public FSS instead of private companies before 2012. Among the 35%,
23% of the casework was worked on by a private organisation, called LGC ltd, which is believed to be
the largest shareholder (Green, 2011). This suggests even though FSS was privatised at that time,
majority of the casework was still done by one company only, which makes no difference from the
original FSS. The closure of the FSS has raised many concerns since many private companies that
are assigned to complete the forensic casework have not been tested. This is believed to be
detrimental to the forensic field by some members in the Home Office and the public (Prospect,
Repeating the
citation
without going
any further.

25. Self-study

26. Develop your argument
What is an argument?
Your argument is the statement of what you think
about the question you've been set. It determines
your structure, evidence, reasoning, quotations,
introduction and conclusion.

27. Develop your argument
How to structure my argument?
 • with key themes
• by showing how you are going to illustrate your key themes
• with evidence, examples and quotations
• by explaining different ideas and which side you come down on.
 A line of argument is the expression, organisation and sequence of ideas.
When you have identified your key themes and listed them 1, 2, 3, try
changing the order of your list to see if it improves your line of argument.

28. Develop your argument
Do I have to be original?
 People often worry about this. “How can I have anything new to say about my subject?”
Students also worry about challenging published academics.
Originality comes naturally when you think for yourself:
 from your responses to what you read
 from your research findings
 from how you select evidence and present other people's ideas
 from your conclusions.
 You do not have to come up with an argument no one else has thought of but you are
expected to think independently.

29. Develop your argument

30. Tips for writing a critical essay

31. CRITICAL READING
Dorin Wang

32. Critical Reading Form Method

33. Blocks to Critical Reading / Reading critically
Critcally analyse the article

34. Critical Reading Worksheet

35. Critical Reading Exercise
Now go to ‘Discover’ to find an article
related to your field /
https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/
10.1007%2Fs10677-018-9921-7.pdf
Use the Critical Reading Worksheet
to analyse the article

36. Murder mystery