Writing A Review

1
Writing A Review

• CH. 6

2
Writing A Review

• Reviews describe the things they evaluate
  (description).
• Evaluation criteria must match your purpose,
  category, and audience.
• Include feelings towards your subject but they
  are not enough (opinions).
• Judgments range from overall assessment to more
  specific commentary.
• Reviews attempt to offer a balanced assessment
  (include some positives on the subject).
• Evidence relevant comparisons form the backbone
  of the review.

3
Methods of Development

• Narrative
• Comparison/Contrast
• Question to Answer

4
Revising Draft

• Provide background information
• Ethos effective
• Sufficient evidence
• Focused on thesis