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or observations.) particular scenes or


observations.)
The Structure and
Language of Critique
Critique
Are an important rhetorical
pattern in academic writing as
they present a balanced view of
things.
Are based not only on personal
perspective but should be
grounded on actual observations.
Some tips in developing your
critique:
1) Remember that the critique should
be accessible to the audience.
Therefore, providing background
information for the readers will be
helpful. Including the central ideas
of the book, the concept, the event,
or the movie to be critiqued is
necessary.
2. Relating your critique to greater
realities will also help as you ground
your critique on the wider scheme of
things. For instance, what
subject/theme does the movie, concept,
book, or event address? Are there
questions that people constantly ask
that this particular subject/theme you
are reviewing can answer?
The critique should be organized in the
following manner:

1. The first part should provide


readers a sense of the ideas you want
to tackle. (What are some problems
people face in their daily lives?
What are some heatly debated topics
discussed among groups concerning
the community?)
2. The next part should
provide a summary of the
concept.
3. Strengths and weaknesses
should be part of the critique.
Remember that this is
challenging and requires tact.
4. The final section of the critique
should include the final
recommendations of the author. For
instance, is the movie, book, gadget,
event, or concept a good investment of
time, effort, and money? What
background knowledge does one need
to see or use them? Will other activities
help to appreciate these?
ACTIVITY
TIME!!!
1. A magazine/ journal has requested you to
write a review of an event in your
community. Your critique should be at least
800 words and should not exceed 1,000
words. The critique should not only focus
on the details of the event but also on the
contribution of the event to your
community. In addition, the review should
help raise awareness of the importance of
the activity.
2. A magazine/ journal has requested you to
write a review of an upcoming gadget to be
released in the market. Your critique should
be at least 800 words and should not exceed
1,000 words. The critique should focus not
only on the features of the gadget but also
potential uses of it. In addition, it should
identify strengths and weaknesses as well as
prior knowledge for potential users as well
as the gadget’s best applications.

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