MINI

CREATIVE NON-FICTION

CRITIQUE
by Galo and Casiño
Essential
Learning
Competencies
1. Write a mini critique of an article or piece
based on coherence and organization of
paragraphs, development of literary
elements use of factual information, and
other qualities concerning form and
content.
2. Analyze and evaluate a well-written
text.
What is it?
An essay or article that
gives a critical evaluation.

A serious examination and

judgement of something.
 Types of Critiques
ARTICLE OR BOOK REVIEW
ASSIGNMENT IN AN ACADEMIC
CLASS
TEXT: Article or book that has already been
published.
AUDIENCE: Professors
PURPOSE: To demonstrate your skills for
reading and analysis
 Types of Critiques
PUBLISHED BOOK REVIEW
TEXT: Book that has already been published.
AUDIENCE: Disciplinary colleagues
PURPOSE: To recommend
 Types of Critiques
MANUSCRIPT REVIEW
TEXT: Manuscript that has been submitted
but has not been published yet
AUDIENCE: Journal editor and manuscript
authors
PURPOSE: To recommend to the editor that
the article be published, revised, or rejected.
 Thank You!

Reference:
https://thewritingplace.wordpress.com/2009/09/28/guidelines-for-nonfiction-critiques/
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/rwc/handouts/the-writing-process-1/invention/Writing-a-Critique
https://www.scribd.com