Critique(the art of passing judgments)

judgmentcritical formalized systematic

evaluation

understanding

What?

How?

what assumption?

what is lacking?

what implications?

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Introduction Summary Evaluation Response Conclusion

Author & Title

Take away(whole/part)

Evaluation Background information

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Entire work/Section(s) of it Objective

Presenting the author’s point(s)

(NO OPINION)

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Accuracy Definition of key terms(or lack of)

Hidden assumption

Clarity of

language fairnessEmotionally

Loadedterms

Common logical fallacies …

SignificanceLogical

argument

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Agree/disagree

Spotting rights/wrongs

Ultimate merit (what is it good for?)

Recommend/not?

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Remind of the overall importance

Combine rating & personal response to focus an overall strengths

& weaknesses

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