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4. Example 1. Purpose To summarise and evaluate a text, pointing out the strengths and weaknesses. 2. Structure of a critical review • Review of a single text: o Introduction o Summary of the text o Evaluation of the text (may be positive and/or negative) o Conclusion o References • Review of two or more texts:
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critical points from 1. Restate the purpose of the article/ book. 2. Using your critique as a base, make a judgment about how successful author has been in achieving their purpose.nt/ 3.Restate your own response to the article that has been reviewed from the introduction.results? 4. Comment on whether or not the makes a useful contribution to the
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Summary. The purpose of a critical book review is only minimally to provide a summary of the. book. You may assume that the professor and the grader know the contents of the book; therefore, the summary should be limited to one page (approximately 23 lines of typed text). Your goal is to provide a succinct summary that (1) provides evidence ...
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To Review. Have a strong opening, complete with a thesis expressing YOUR personal judgement of the book and its contents. Include a short summary of the book’s contents. Begin your evaluation, questioning different aspects of the book you picked and how it backs up your judgement. Explain if the book accomplished what it set out to.
A critical review usually includes the same kind of parts as the example above: → a summary of the text you are reviewing. → a critical analysis and evaluation of the text you are reviewing (could include both positive and negative evaluations) → some recommendations based on your review. A critical review is usually written in an essay ...
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What is a critical review? A critical review (sometimes called a critique, critical commentary, critical appraisal, critical analysis) is a detailed commentary on and critical evaluation of a text. You might carry out a critical review as a stand-alone exercise, or as part of your research and preparation for writing a literature review. The
a critical point: “A strength of Andersen’s book is her ability to acknowledge various perspectives as she explores the causes of racial profiling. For example, she offers an overview based specifically on the Canadian experience.” Your assessment of the book or article should be at the forefront of your review throughout.
