2. OBJECTIVES
* Use appropriate critical
approaches in writing a critique
such as formalism, feminism,
etc
* Discuss critical approaches in
writing a critique
* Critique academic texts
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CRITICAL
APPROACHES
IN
WRITING
A
CRITIQUE
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3. 1. What is a critique?
a. It refers to own opinions and ideas in analyzing a text.
b. It is a constructive way to explore and understand a
material.
c. It is a genre of academic writing that briefly summarizes
and critically evaluates a work or concept.
d. It is a critical approach in which the text under discussion
is considered primarily in the meaning and the implications
of the words.
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4. 2. What is the importance of writing a critique?
a. It gives proper way in weighing the negative and positive
arguments.
b. It helps to develop writing own opinions and ideas in analyzing a
text.
c. It gives an idea on how to recognize the strengths and weaknesses
of a
work.
d. It helps to develop knowledge and understanding of the work‟s
purpose,
intended audience, development of argument, and structure of
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5. 3. What is the use of critiquing?
a. to understand an essay
b. to respond an essay in a critical manner
c. to develop an opinion based from theory or practice
d. to evaluate a theory or practice in a detailed and
critical way
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6. 4. What is formalism approach?
a. It is a constructive way to explore and understand a material.
b. It is a genre of academic writing that briefly summarizes and
critically
evaluates a work or concept.
c. It is a critical approach in which the text under discussion is
considered
primarily in the meaning and the implications of the words.
d. It is an approach that is concerned with the ways in which the text
reinforces or undermines the economic, political, social, and
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7. 5. What is feminism approach?
a. It is a constructive way to explore and understand a material.
b. It is a genre of academic writing that briefly summarizes and
critically
evaluates a work or concept.
c. It is a critical approach in which the text under discussion is
considered
primarily in the meaning and the implications of the words.
d. an approach that is concerned with the ways in which the text
reinforces or undermines the economic, political, social, and
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8. 6. Which of the following is a guide question that can be asked when
critiquing
a text using formalism approach?
a. How is the life of women portrayed in the work?
b. How are the various parts of the work interconnected?
c. What does the work reveal about the actions of patriarchy?
d. Is the form and content of the work influenced by the writer‟s
gender?
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9. 7. Which of the following is a guide question that can be asked when critiquing
a text using feminist approach?
a. What lesson does the author want me (the reader) to learn about life?
b. What role does the work play in terms of women's history and
tradition?
c. What types of evidence or persuasion are used? Has evidence been
interpreted fairly?
d. What types of evidence or persuasion are used? Has evidence been
interpreted fairly?
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10. 8. What are the parts of a critique?
a. introduction, body and conclusion
b. introduction, arguments and conclusion
c. introduction, arguments, reaction and conclusion
d. introduction, arguments, facts, reaction and
conclusion
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11. 9. In which part of a critique should one describe the main
argument or purpose of the work?
a. body
b. reaction
c. conclusion
d. introduction
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12. 10. In which part of a critique should one give a systematic and
detailed assessment of the different elements of the work, evaluating
how well the author was able to achieve the purpose of the work.
a. body
b. reaction
c. conclusion
d. introduction
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18. * Does the work enhance
understanding of key ideas?
* Does the work engage
(or fail to engage) with key
concepts or other works in its
discipline?
What types of evidence or
persuasion are used? Has
evidence been interpreted
fairly?
What lesson does the author
want me (the reader) to learn
about life?
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Below are the guide questions
when critiquing a text using
formalism approach:
*How are the various parts of the work
interconnected?
How is the work structured?
What techniques, styles, media were
used in the work?
Are they effective in portraying the
purpose?
How does the author's choice of
point of view affect the reader's
understanding and feelings about the
text?
19. Feminism
- concerned with the ways
in which the text reinforces
or
undermines the economic,
political, social, and
psychological oppression
of women.
-concerned with less obvious
forms of marginalization
- to change the world by
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20. How do the images of women in the
work reflect patriarchal social forces
that
have impeded women‟s efforts to
achieve full equality with men?
What marital expectations are
imposed in the work? What effect do
these
expectations have?
What role does the work play in
terms of women's history and
tradition?
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Below are the guide questions
when critiquing a text using
feminist approach:
How is the life of women portrayed in
the work?
Is the form and content of the work
influenced by the writer‟s gender?
Does the work challenge or affirm
traditional views of women?
What does the work say about
women's creativity?
What does the work reveal about the
actions of patriarchy?
21. How to Write a
Critique
1. Study the work under
discussion.
2. Take notes on key parts of
the work.
3. Develop an understanding of
the main argument or purpose
being
expressed in the work.
4. Consider how the work
relates to a broader issue or
context.
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A critique
uses an academic
writing style and
has a clear
structure, that is, an
introduction, body
and conclusion.
22. Body of the
critique
-a systematic and detailed
assessment of the different
elements of the work,
evaluating how well the author
was
able to achieve the purpose
- should include a summary
of the work and a detailed
evaluation. It should present
the gauge of usefulness or
impact of the work in a
particular field
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Introduction
- less than 10% of
the critique length
- main argument or
purpose of the
work
- Explain the
context in which the
work was created.
23. • -a statement
indicating the overall
evaluation of the work;
• -a summary of the
• key reasons,
identified during the
critical evaluation, why
this evaluation was
formed; or,
recommendations for
improvement on the
work
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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.
Writing a critique helps us to develop a knowledge of the work‟s subject area,
an understanding of the work‟s purpose, intended audience, development of
argument, structure of evidence or creative style; and, a recognition of the strengths
and weaknesses of the work. Always remember that a critical evaluation does not
simply highlight negative impressions. It should deconstruct the work and identify
both strengths and weaknesses. It should examine the work and evaluate its
success, in light of its purpose.
Your critique should written in academic style and logically presented.
Order your ideas into paragraphs. Start with the broad impressions first and
then move into the details of the technical elements. 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.
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
