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HOW TO WRITE A CRITIQUE WHAT IS A CRITIQUE? SUMMARY A critique is a paper that gives a critical assessment of a book or article. Summarize the author’s purpose and main points/evidence cited that are used for back up. STEPS Begin by reading the book or article and annotate as you read. Note the author’s main point/thesis statement. Divide the book/article into sections of thought and write a brief summary of each thought in your own words. Author’s name Book/Article title and source Author’s thesis statement Are the article and the evidence still valid or are they outdated, leading to an invalid conclusion? Was the author successful in making his/her point? REVIEW & EVALUATE To critically review the piece, ask the following questions: CONCLUSION Wrap up by: What are the credentials/areas of expertise of the author? Stating whether you agree with the author. Did the author use appropriate methods to gather the evidence? Back up your decisions by stating your reasons. Was the evidence used by the author accurate? Does the author’s use and interpretation of this evidence lead the reader to the same conclusion? Did the author build a logical argument? Is there other evidence that would support a counter-argument? INTRODUCTION Start your critique with sentences giving the following information: Give a general opinion of the work.

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