English for Academic and Professional Purposes (Final Term)

Critique
 Important rhetorical pattern in academic
writing as they present a balanced view of
things—collecting strengths and weaknesses
 Defies objectivity
 Personal perspective by stating evidence and
proof
 Based not only on personal perspective but
should be grounded on actual observations
Tips in Developing Critique
1. It should be accessible with audience
- Providing background information
2. Relate your critique with greater realities
- Getting theme, concept and other
perspective of people about the topic
Tip how to organize Critique
1. First part must provide readers a sense of the
ideas you want to tackle- thesis statement
2. Next part should provide summary of concept-
theme, cast
3. Strengths and weaknesses
4. Final section of critique should include final
recommendation
Developing Concepts
 Through definition
 Definition- essential in schoolwork as they
serve as a frame of reference for discussion
- Debates: parameters
- Research: definition of terms
Types of Definition:
1. Formal Definition
Example:
- Term: bicycle
- Class: mode of transport
- Distinguishing Features: has two wheels
and is powered through the pedaling effort
of the rider
2. Informal Definition
 Do not include distinguishing feature
3. Extended definition
 Essay lengths texts that uses different rhetorical
patterns to show the meaning of a particular
term or concept
 Provides example