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Capsulized Self-Learning Empowerment Tool-kit

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CapSLET
Capsulized Self-Learning Empowerment Tool-kit

SUBJECT &
EAPP/12 QUARTER 3 WEEK 6 DAY ___________________________________
_
GRADE/LEVEL dd/mm/yyyy

TOPIC Critique paper and its purpose

Code: Writes an objective/balance review or critique of a work of
CS_EN11/12A- art, an event or a program
LEARNING EAPP-Id-f-18 Objectives:
COMPETENCY
• Define and identify critique paper, its principles and
purposes

IMPORTANT: Do not write anything on this material. Write your answers on the Learner’s
Activity and Assessment Sheets provided separately.

UNDERSTAND
Topic Title : Critique paper and its purpose

A critique paper is also known as a response paper. It is a formal evaluation of a journal article or
another type of literary or scientific content. your main goal is to show whether or not the author
provided reasonable arguments and facts for their min points.
Writing a critique on a work helps us to develop: knowledge of the works subject area or related
works. An understanding of the works purpose, intended audience, development of argument, structure
of evidence or creating style. a recognition of the strengths and weaknesses of the work.
The purpose for writing a critique is to evaluate somebody’s work ( a book, an essay, a movie, a
painting… ) in order to increase the reader’s understanding of it. A critical analysis is subjective writing
because it expresses the writer’s opinion or evaluation of a text.
The three principles of review and critique writing are:
1. Be concise. Do not ramble nor veer ( to change the subject matter) off the subject.
2. Be honest and fair. State your opinion(s) about the subject, both positive and negative.
3. Give examples and back your critique up. Don’t just say something like ‘Restaurant X is
horrible’.
Purposes of critique writing for an article, book and manuscript review are the following:

1. To demonstrate your skills for close reading and analysis

2. To show that you understand key concepts in your field
3. To learn how to review a manuscript for your future professional work
4. To Describe the book’s content
5. To summarize the book’s strength and weaknesses
6. To provide a reliable recommendation
7. To provide the editor with an evaluation of the manuscript
8. To recommend the authors with constructive feedback and reasonable suggestions for
revision

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In writing a text include a few opening sentences that announce the author( s) and the title, and
briefly explain the topic of the text. Present the aim of the text and summarise the main finding or key
argument. Conclude the introduction with a brief statement of your evaluation of the text.

Sample review text

Within educational research, much attention has been given to the importance of diversity and
equity, and the literature is rife with studies detailing the best ways to create environments that are
supportive of diverse students .In “ Guidance Matters.” however, Carpenter and Diem ( 2015 examined
these concepts in a less-studied source: policy documents related to leadership training. Using
disclosure analysis, they explored the ways in which government policies concerning the training of
educational administrators discussed issues of diversity and equity. While their innovative methods
allowed them to reveal the ways in which current policy promotes superficial platitudes to diversity
rather than a deep commitment to promoting social justice, their data analysis left many of their
identified themes vague and their discussion did not provide a clear explanation of the applications of
their findings.

To Critique a piece of writing is to do the following:

1. Describe: give the reader a sense of the writers overall purpose and intent.
2. Analyse: examine how the structure and language of the text convey its meaning.
3. Interpret: state the significance or importance of each part of the text.

Sample Article critique

TITLE OF THE PAPER: Effects of Motivation on Employee Performance of Commercial

banks in Kenya: A case of Kenya Commercial Bank in Migori County

By

Pamela Akinyi Ornollo

Journal: International Journal of Human Resource Studies ISSN 2162-3058 2015, Vol 5, No.2

This section presents the summary and review of an article titled: effects of Motivation on
Employee Performance of Commercial banks in Kenya: A case of Kenya Commercial Bank in
Migori County”. Here , the review of the named article is critically based on the outline of the
following; Abstract of the paper, introduction, literature, methodology, results and discussion,
conclusions drawn and recommendations made as well as the references presented. Thus, as a
summary of the paper, the paper sought to assess the effect that motivation had on employee
performance, specifically,on the job of workers of the Kenya Commercial Bank in Migori County
9 Ornollo, 2015 ) Further, the study focused on the demotivating factors like delay of promotion,
no clear career progression, unreasonable load, long working hours and lack of appreciation from
the managers.
The study adopted a descriptive design as a way achieving the objectives of the study
through interviewing or administering questionnaire to a sample of individuals 9 Ornollo, 2005 )
As a way of achieving the sampling objectives, simple random sampling technique was used. The
study employed the use of self-administered questionnaire to collect the required primary data.

SAQ-1: Can you write a review or critique a work now?

SAQ-2: Give an example of a simple review or critique paper following the principles of
Review and critique writing.

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Let’s Practice! (Write your answer on the separate sheets provided.)

Direction: Read the statement carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. This paper refers to a formal evaluation of a journal, an event or program.

a. Reaction paper b. Reflection paper c. Critique paper d. Concept paper

2. It is an exhaustive recitation of facts and statistics.

a. Objective review b. Review c. Reaction paper d. Critique paper

3. In writing a critique paper for a book we have to consider the following except for one.
a. Describe the book’s content b. Summarize the book’s strength and weaknesses
c. Provide a reliable recommendation d. to learn how to review a manuscript

4. The following are the principles an of review and critique writing except for one.
a. Be concise b. Be honest and fair c. Give example d. Effective reviews

5. It is an example of a critique paper.

a. A professor writing notes about a students work b. Checking one’s work and making a
comment
a. c. Researching one’s literature review d. Verifying information

REMEMBER
Key Points

1. A critique paper, is also known as a formal evaluation or a response paper/reaction paper.

2. Writing a critique on a work helps us to develop knowledge, understanding and recognition
of strength and weaknesses.
3. There are three top principles of review and critique writing: concise, honest and with good
examples.

TRY
Let’s see how much have you learned today!

Directions: Read the statement carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer

(Answer on the Learner’s Activity and Assessment sheets.)

1. It states the significance or importance of each part of the text.

a. Interpret
b. Analyse
c. Describe
d. Introduction
2. It examines how the structure and language of the text convey its meaning.
a. Analyse
b. Interpret
c. Introduction
d. Describe
3. It give the reader a sense of the writers overall purpose and intent.
a. Analyse
b. Interpret
c. Describe
d. Introduction
4. This is the most important part in writing a review.
a. The opening sentence that announce the authors and the title.
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b. Body of the review

c. Summarise main findings
d. Conclusion
5. The following should be considered in writing an introduction in a review, except for one.
a. Title
b. Key arguments
c. Conclude the intro with a brief statement of your evaluation of the text.
d. The recommendation

For further readings , please follow these links:

Source: Writing a Critique,” April 28,2020. Accessed https://www.citewrite.qut

au/write/critique. jsp
SamS
Source: “ How do you write a text review?,December 23, 2019. Accessed https://
student.unsw.edu.qu

Source: “How to write an article review?. June 19, 2020 .co-authored by

Alexande Peterrmant, MA , Accessed www.WikiHow.com
REFERENCE/S
Source:” Writing a critique paper, December 1, 2017,. Marshall Lorey, Accessed
www.quora.com

Source: The Writing Center,UNC college of Arts and Sciences,Chapel

Hill,North Carolina,Accessed www.writingcenter.unc.edu
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CapSLET
Capsulized Self-Learning Empowerment Tool-kit

SUBJECT &
EAPP/12 QUARTER 3 WEEK 6 DAY ___________________________________
GRADE/LEVEL _
dd/mm/yyyy

TOPIC Ways of writing a critique paper

Code: Writes an objective/balance review or critique of a work of
CS_EN11/12A- art, an event or a program
LEARNING EAPP-Id-f-18 Objective:
COMPETENCY
• Identify characteristics of critique paper based on work
of art , event or a program.
IMPORTANT: Do not write anything on this material. Write your answers on the Learner’s
Activity and Assessment Sheets provided separately.

UNDERSTAND
Topic Title : Ways of writing a critique paper

The best way to explain the how to write a critique today is to provide a critique definition.

A critique is really nothing more than a critical analysis and the word “ analysis” does not have a
negative meaning. “ To analyse “ just means to understand something better and that is all you are
doing when you write a critical essay, trying to understand it and present an evaluation.

A critique is a genre of academic writing that briefly summaries and critically evaluates a work or
concept. Critiques can be used to carefully analyse a variety of works.

Before you will start writing , it is important to have a thorough understanding of the work that will
be critiqued.

1.Study the work under discussion

2.Make notes on key parts of the work
3.Develop understanding of the main argument or purpose being expressed in the work
4. Consider how the work relates to a broader issue or context.

In writing a critique paper we should consider the name of work being reviewed. Describe the main
argument or purpose. Explain the context in which the work was created. Have a concluding sentence
that signposts on what your evaluation of the work will be.

Introduce your reader

to the title of the
article, the authors,
and the main point of
the article.
Article Critique Example

Graduate student enrolment has increased in recent years, but these students face many

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challenges on their path to a degree. Researchers have noted that graduate students experience

anxiety and stress that may be connected to high attrition rates (Poock,2002).In The article

“student anxiety; effects of a new graduate student orientation program , Megan Hullinger and

Dr.R. Lance Hogan (2014 ) examined the impact of an online orientation program on

student anxiety. While this article produced significant results showing that an orientation program

could reduced anxiety

of new graduate students there are limitations related to the replicability, sample, and

generalizability ofresults. Include a thesis statement

Hullinger and Hogan (2014 ) used a Sample of 32 incoming graduate students to examine

the impact of an online orientation program designed to connect new students with resources across

the university. The researchers collected demographic information of participants and used the

State Trait Anxiety Inventory to measure anxiety before and after the orientation program . Using

t-test, Hullinger and Hogan found that the participants experienced a significant reductibn in anxiety
Provide a brief summary of
following the completion of the online orientation program.
the article in your own
words
The researcher discussed an important topic, as administrators continue to attempt to improve

retention efforts in higher education the approach of an online orientation program could be useful

for students as it would allow them to have important information at their fingertips, regardless of it

thy are on campus or not. However, Hullinger and Hogan 92014 0 did not provide key information

about the orientation program they used in their study. this lack of detail would make it difficult to
Begin the critique. This can be multiple
replicate their program.
paragraphs.

SAQ-1: What are the different parts of a good critique paper?

SAQ-2: How important is it for a critique writer to know the different parts of a critique
Paper?

Let’s Practice! (Write your answer on the separate sheets provided.

Directions: Read the statement carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is like an essay, it uses a formal, academic writing style and has a clear structure.
a. Reaction paper b. Critique paper

c. Reflection paper d. Concept paper

2. The first part in writing an article critique that will give the reader an idea of what is the writi –

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all about.
a. Introduction to the title of the article b. Thesis statement
c. Summary of the article d. Critique paragraph
3. It includes the relationship between the work and the creator’s life experience.
a. Explaining the context b. Describe the main argument
c. Name the topic d. Name the work reviewed
4. In writing a critique this is the first thing we should consider
a. Make notes on key parts of the work b. Study the work under discussion

c. Develop an understanding d. Consider how the work

relates to a critique.

5. It is the least to consider in writing a critique

a. Make notes on key parts of the work b. Study the work under discussion

c. Consider how the work relates to a critique d. Develop an understanding

REMEMBER
Key Points

. The following Are General Tips When Writing A Critique

1
1. A critique is often assigned to analyse a work of literature, such as an essay, a book, poetry,
etc. However, paintings, movies, and so on can also be the subject of your critical analysis.
2. When writing a critique, you can also introduce your opinion on a subject and make your
own judgment.
3. Always provide reasonable and convincing arguments. Your assertions and judgments are
worth nothing if they are not backed up with supporting arguments.

TRY
Let’s see how much have you learned today!

Directions: Read the statement carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.

(Answer on the Learner’s Activity and Assessment sheets.)

1. It is a genre of academic writing that briefly summaries and critically evaluates a work.
a. Reaction paper
b. Critique paper
c. Introduction of the essay
d. Article writing
2. It is the part of a critique paper where the reader learns about the title of the article, the author and
the main point.
a. Introduction
b. Body
c. Conclusion
d. Evaluation
3. Writing a critique paper is a great way to learn about a subject matter because of this reason.
a. It helps people understand more about the fault and mistake of the writing process.
b. It gives a great opportunity to prove to research and analysing abilities.
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c. It expresses a concise summary of the main point or claim.

d. A and B
4. The following should be considered in writing a critique paper except for one.
a. Check if the topic and necessary information are clearly written and explained.
b. Take notes while reading the whole work.
c. Read the discussion
d. Conclusion
5. In writing a critique paper, one should follow the correct structure. Which of the following
choices is the correct structure?
a. Introduction,Thesis statement, Summary of the Article,Your own analysis,Conclusion
b. Introduction,Body of the paper, Writers opinion, Conclusion
c. Introduction, Thesis statement, Writers opinion, Conclusion and Evaluation
d. Introduction, Body of the paper, Statement or Opinion ,Conclusion

For further readings, please follow these links:

Source: Writing a Critique,” April 28,2020,. Accessed

https://www.citewrite.qut au/write/critique. jsp

Sour Source: How can I write a successful critique paper? ,Marshalln Lorey
,Updated December 1, 2019, www.quora.com

Source: “ How to write a successful critique paper?” updated last March 21,
2015, https:// www.quora.com

Source: “ How to write a Good Critique paper: 25 killer Tips+ Example –

Custom-Writing.org.March 31, 2020, https:// Custom-writing.org.

REFERENCE/S Source: Hullinger, M., and Hogan.R. .Student anxiety: Effects of a new
graduate student orientation program. Administrative issues Journal;
Education, Practice, and Research,2014, 27-34.Retrieved from
http;//files.eric.ed.gov/fulltex/EJ1058507.pdf

Source: Poock,M. C. .Graduate student orientation: assessing need and

methods of delivery.Journal of College Student Development,43920,231-245.
Retrieved from http://www.myacpa.org/journal-college-student-development

Book

Saqueton - Uychoco . English for Academic and Professional Purpose

Manila,Philippines.Rex Publishing.2016, 57-68

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learning resource in our efforts to provide printed and e-copy learning
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division in this time of pandemic.
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LIABILITY
Credits and respect to the original creator/owner of the materials found in this
learning resource. This material is not intended for uploading nor for
commercial use, but purely for educational purposes and for the utilization of
Zamboanga City Division only. No malicious infringement is intended by the
writer.

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