Critiquing

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Critiquing

• Oh, would the Giftie gie us,
• The power to see ourselves as
• other people see us.
• --Robert Burns

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What Is a Critique?

• Analysis
• Constructive Criticism
• Tough Love
• Helping
• Another Perspective
• Two Heads Are Better Than One

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Critique Process

• Detecting
• Diagnosing
• Generating Alternatives

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Critique Tips

• Adopt a Positive Tone
• Be Specific (Cite Line)
• Avoid Apologies
• Practice What You Preach
• Turn About Is Fair Play

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Critique Structure
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• Title
• Introduction
• Pros
• Cons
• Remedies
• Summary

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Organization

• Transitions
• Paragraphing
• Introduction
• Conclusion
• Claim/Thesis
• Structure

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Grammar

• Verbs
• Spelling
• Sentence Structure
• Punctuation
• Diction
• Shift Areas for Length

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Content

• Examples
• Length/Depth
• Reasoning/Logic
• Coherence
• Sources Used, Integrated
• Go Into the Ideas