THE ART OF CRITIQUING

The Art of Critiquing

The Art of Critiquing

The most common mistake made by critics, when asked to critique an article, is to tell the the reader only what the article is about. A critique requires that the critic articulate is or her opinions about the article. The following considerations should be taken when critiquing any piece of writing (Brooks, 2002):

Identify the author, his or her affiliation, and the context for the article or presentation. 

In one to three paragraphs, sum up the article: Describe the theme and classify the major points of the article. Do not insert own opinions in this part.

If the ...