Presenting

Ideas

REACTION
REVIEWS CRITIQUES
PAPERS
 A critique is a genre of
academic writing that
What is briefly summarizes and
A Critique? critically evaluates a work
or concept.

NOVELS BOOKS EXHIBIT

FILMS EVENT IMAGES

 CRITIQUES
Important rhetorical pattern in academic
writing as they present a balanced view of
things.
-based not -grounded
only on on actual
personal observations
perspective
 CRITIQUES

Accessible
Relate to
to the
reality
audience
 Organization
1 Sense of ideas you want to tackle

2 Provide a summary of the concept

3 State the strength and weaknesses

4 Final recommendations of the author

 Strengths
ILLUSTRATING STRENGTHS

Given its features, X may be the best

among the competition…
X does not only provide (enumerate comm
on features found in other counter parts)
but also (enumerate unique features)…
 Weaknesses
ILLUSTRATING WEAKNESSES

However, X may not be a wise choice if you

intend to…(cite specific activities or features
needed by a specific user or audience.)
In certain cases, X lacks some interesting
point such as…(cite specific features or
qualities)
 Weaknesses
ILLUSTRATING WEAKNESSES

X may not appeal to certain users or audience

s as it…(cite specific features or qualities)
In certain cases, X may not be a good
investment of time as it…(cite specific features
or qualities)
Though there are positive points for X, certain
improvements can be made.
 Writing the
reaction paper/
review/ critique.
 Parts of the Paper

Reviews

Introduction Recommendation
 Product
description:
Introduction Qualities and
Features

Comparison of
Review the product to it
counterparts.

Recommen- Will you recomm

end the product
dation to others?
 Characteristics

A critique should provide background informati

on for the reader to grasp the issue raised in
your piece
A major part of a critique is a brief summary of
the event, book, concept, or object
being critiqued
The evaluation of the final selection should
summarize the strengths and weaknesses
of the subject to be critiqued