WRITING CRITIQUE

Cards (13)

  • What is a critique in academic writing?
    A critique is a genre of academic writing that briefly summarizes and critically evaluates a work or concept.
  • What types of works can critiques analyze?
    Critiques can analyze creative works, research, and media.
  • What are examples of creative works that can be critiqued?
    • Novels
    • Exhibits
    • Film
    • Photographs
    • Poetry
    • Dance performances
  • What types of research can be critiqued?
    • Journal articles
  • What types of media can be critiqued?
    • News reports
    • Feature articles
  • What is the writing style of a critique?
    A critique uses a formal, academic writing style and has a clear structure: introduction, body, and conclusion.
  • What is the purpose of an evaluation in a critique?
    The purpose of an evaluation is to judge the usefulness or impact of a work in a particular field.
  • What does the feminist critical approach focus on?
    This approach is concerned with how the text reinforces or undermines the oppression of women.
  • What does feminist criticism aim to expose in writing about women?
    Feminist criticism aims to expose misogyny in writing about women, which can take explicit and implicit forms.
  • What is the ultimate goal of feminist criticism?
    The ultimate goal of feminist criticism is to change the world by promoting gender equality.
  • How do critics approach the meaning of a text in feminist criticism?
    Critics consider the meaning and implications of the words in the text.
  • What have critics been responsible for in their analysis of a work?
    Critics have been responsible for the meaning and themes of the work in question.
  • What approach do critics avoid in feminist criticism?
    Critics avoid adopting a linguistic approach.