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KOBO WERIVE
CLEARIT WERIVE
 BOOK REVIEW OR
ARTICLE CRITIQUE
A BOOK REVIEW OR AN
ARTICLE CRITIQUE

• GIVES ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

ABOUT A BOOK (FICTION OR
NONFICTION) OR AN ARTICLE (E.G.,
FROM NEWSPAPER, MAGAZINES,
ACADEMIC JOURNALS) AND
PROVIDES AN EVALUATION OR A
CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF IT.
• -It usually ranges from 250 to 750 words.

• -It is a critical assessment, analysis, or

evaluation of a work.
• -It involves your skills in critical thinking
and recognizing arguments.
• -It addresses a more specific audience and
usually offers a critical response to a
published scholarly work.
Structure of a Book
Review or Article
Critique
• INTRODUCTION(around 5% of the
paper)

• 1. Title
• 2. Writer's Name
• 3. Writer's Thesis Statement
• SUMMARY around 10% of the
paper)

• 1. Writer's Objectives
• 2. Methods use (if applicable)
• 3. Major findings or claims
• REVIEW/CRITIQUE (around 75% of
the paper)
• 1.Appropriateness of the
methodology to support the
arguments
• 2. Theoretical Soundness
• 3. Soundness of explanation in
relation to other reliable
information and experts
• 4. Sufficiency of explanation
• 5. Other perspectives explaining the
concepts and ideas
• 6. Coherence of ideas
• CONCLUSION (around 10% of the
paper)
• 1. Overall impression of the work
• 2. Scholarly value of the reviewed
article/book
• 3. Benefits to the intended audience
• 4. Suggestions for future directions
Structure of a
Book Review or
Article Critique
•Introduction 5%
•Summary 10%
•Review/Critique 75%
•Conclusion 10%
• Writing Tips for a Book Review
• A long introduction can certainly lower one's grade
• It is advisable to write book reviews about fiction
• Avoid Comparing Opinion Matters
• Refer to Templates
• Don't be Afraid to Criticize
• Use Positivity
• Review The Chosen Novel
• If you loved reading the book, state it
What's the Difference?
• Book Review: Analyzes a whole
book, its main ideas, characters (if
fiction), and the author's style.

• Article Critique:Focuses on a
specific article or research paper,
evaluating its arguments and
evidence.
They Both Follow an ABC
Pattern:
• Analyze (A)
• * Briefly summarize the book's
main points or the article's central
argument.
• * Identify the author's purpose
and target audience
• Be Critical (B)
• * What are the strengths of the
writing? Is the information clear and
well-supported?
• * Are there any weaknesses? Did
you find any factual errors or unclear
explanations?
• * For articles, is the evidence
convincing? Are there alternative
perspectives considered?
• Conclude (C)
• * Restate your overall
impression of the book or article.
• * Recommend it (or not) to
specific readers, explaining why.
Example (Book Review)

•Let's say you devour a

mystery novel. Here's a
possible review structure:
• Analyze:The book follows a
detective who hunts a cunning
serial killer. It keeps you guessing
with twists and turns.

• Be Critical:The plot is suspenseful,

and the characters are well-
developed. However, some clues
felt a little vague.
• Conclude:Overall, a thrilling read
for detective fiction fans, but
those who prefer clear-cut
solutions might find it frustrating.
Tips for Remember
• Be objective: Focus on the book/article
itself, not just your personal feelings

• * Use evidence: Back up your claims

with examples from the text.

• * Be clear and concise: Get your points

across without rambling.
• Quantitative Article Critique:
• This article examined some of the issues that affect youths with visual
impairments as they transition from high school or college to
employment. The researchers first mentioned that the transition from
school to employment is a topic that is often discussed, but little
research has been done to identify the variables that impact the
transition process for youths with visual impairments (Capella-
McDonnall & Crudden, 2009, p. 329). The rationale and the purpose of
the study were never clearly stated. Perhaps the lack of research could
be considered the rationale, but it would have been helpful to have
more information justifying this study. Also concerning was that
statement of the problem was never clearly written. In order to identify
the problem, the authors should have cited information that
emphasized the high rate of unemployment for youths with visual
impairments. A study by Nagle (2001) is an excellent example of citing
unemployment rates for youths with visual impairments. That
information could have nicely transitioned into a purpose statement for
this study.
• Review of the Literature
• Following the introduction, the researchers used the review of the
literature to define the variables as well as explain how those variables
have been previously studied. That helped me gather a better
understanding of the amount of research that had been done on each
variable. I also gained an idea of the direction of the study and what the
authors wanted to analyze. This was especially helpful since the
• "HENERAL LUNA" (CRITIQUE PAPER)
• The movie "Heneral Luna" is one of the best historical movies ever created by the Filipinos. It shows complete details and information that
• Heneral Luna and his men did before. As a viewer, perhaps I was not able to get the exact message that the director wanted to convey; movie
is about the willingness of our Filipino ancestors who willingly sacrificed for the country. In particular, Heneral main character, was depicted as
the nationalistic leader of the Filipino soldiers. Here, the filmmakers were able to create a character somehow similar to us, something which
we can relate for. The movie shows how selfishness and having no collective unity and loyalty in the society greatly affects the country. The
movie reminds us of the sacrifices and the blood
• but obviously, the
• fought and
• Antonio Luna, the
• wasted, just to achieve the freedom and independence that we have long
• been aspiring for.
• The film is engaging because the author makes it realistic for it to become convincing for the viewers. The scenarios are naturally implied to
Filipino people's characteristic before, one of which was depicted was that
• they did not mind to use vulgar words. Moreover, the movie is not depicted too poetic so the generations are able to relate. The film is also
not boring so the viewers are interested to watch it It emphasized the history of our
• country under the jurisdiction of then President Emilio Aguinaldo as General
• Luna lead the Philippine army for the freedom of our country. It also shows
• the political hierarchy in his time. Watching the film, it expands our
• knowledge about our history and at the same time it is also entertaining.
• I am really impressed with the movie. The unique perspective and idea
• of the filmmaker, the way the artists brought their character, and all of the
• style they used in making such a beautiful movie, truly caught the attention
• of the viewers. It is just that, I got disappointed about the unexpected
• unhappy ending. I mean, why some of the Filipino before, kill the General
• instead of just being open and cooperative. Its ending was also unclear but
• being unclear makes the viewers to create and imagine their own ending
• based from their understanding. So, in the end the movie is really great for
• those who is open minded and for those who really loves the Philippines. If
• there is another historical movie, I would love to watch it and to know more
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prepared by:JJJR
• 1:Book Review: The Devil's Company by David Liss"The Devil's
Company," a treat for lovers of historical fiction, sees the return of
Benjamin Weaver in his third exciting romp through the varied and
sometimes surreal landscape of 18th-centuryLondon. Weaver is an
endearing protagonist, a former pugilist and investigator for hire
whom wefirst met in David Liss's "A Conspiracy of Paper" (1999). His
underlying humanity saves him fromthe macho posturing that
ultimately undermines the moral authority of most action-
adventureheroes. And he is a Jew, which imbues him with the
romance of an outsider and permits Liss toshow us how anti-
Semitism was expressed in the relatively unfamiliar context of
HanoverianEngland
• .Reference: Frank Tallis. "A Bridge to 18th Century London." The
Washington Post. 2009.Accessed March 30, 2016.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/0
8/AR2009070804089.html.
• Explanation:The sample paragraph is an excerpt of Frank Tallis’s book
review of The Devil’s Company. It can be observed that he included
important elements such as the setting, theme(s), and
Article Critique:
Pesch, Udo, “Administrators and Accountability: The Plurality of Value Systems
• in the Public Domain." Public Integrity 10. Fall, no. 4 (2008): 335-343. The article,
"Administrators and Accountability: The Plurality of Value Systems in the Public Domain, by
Udo Pesch seeks to address how accountability and value systems interact in the decisions
made by public administrators. The research problem being addressed is whether public
administrators are free from accountability for their decisions and what are the different
influences that can affect their decisions. It is clear from the abstract of the article that this
is no simple issue. In fact the article is fairly confusing for the first couple paragraphs. The
author starts by saying that explicit ethics codes of reference systems make it easier to hold
individuals accountable for their actions, however a conflict emerges when an individual's
moral values are different from such accountability policies. What can make accountability
more complicated are the motivations of the administrator and also the individual's
inability to perceive future consequences of their decisions.
• Reference: Retrieved from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Accessed March 30, 2016.
http://www.uwlax.edu/uploadedFiles/Academics/Departments/Political Science and Public
Ad min journal article critique example.pdf
• Explanation:
• This sample paragraph is an excerpt of a critique of the article "Administrators and
Accountability: The Plurality of Value Systems in the Public Domain" by Udo Pesch. The
writer's evaluation and analysis of the article are supported with details which can be
found in the entire article critique
• Summary
• A book review or an article critique is more than just a summary of a book or an article. It
gives. essential information about a book (fiction or nonfiction) or an article (e.g., from a
newspaper, magazine, academic journal) and provides an evaluation or critical analysis of
the book or article. Like other essays, it has an introduction, body, and conclusion.