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Three Faces of a Critique. Oral presentation critique Critique of an academic paper Critique of a building. Critique of a presentation. What features can be critiqued?. Critique of an academic paper. What aspects can be critiqued?. Writing an academic critique.
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Three Faces of a Critique • Oral presentation critique • Critique of an academic paper • Critique of a building
Critique of a presentation What features can be critiqued?
Critique of an academic paper What aspects can be critiqued?
Writing an academic critique For example: book, journal article etc • Introduction • Body: 1/3 Summary 2/3 Critique • Conclusion
Introduction to an academic critique A short paragraph which mentions: • The author(s) and the title • The topic of the text. • The aim of the text and the key argument. • a brief evaluative statement of the text. (This can be a positive or negative evaluation or, as is usually the case, a mixed response).
The Body 1/3 Summary : How can you possibly summarise a whole book into a paragraph or two?
The Body • 2/3 critique: - a balanced evaluation of the strengths, weaknesses and notable features of the text - based on specific criteria (Good reviews also include other sources to support your evaluation)
The Conclusion • This is usually a very short paragraph. • Restate your overall opinion of the text. • If necessary some further qualification or explanation of your judgment can be included. This can help your critique sound fair and reasonable.
Critique of a building What aspects can be critiqued?
Critiquing a Building Introduction Context Site Features Evaluation both positive and negative Its architectural significance Other features?
Examples: Edward Suzuki: Buildings and Projects http://www.architecturemedia.com/aa/aaissue.php?issueid=199607&article=4&typeon=1&highlight=reviews#page1 Heroic Melbourne: Architecture of the 1950’s http://www.architecturemedia.com/aa/aaissue.php?issueid=199605&article=6&typeon=6&typeo
Two examples • Lowy Cancer Research Centre http://www.architecturemedia.com/aa/aaissue.php?issueid=201005&article=11&typeo • UNSW LAW http://www.architecturemedia.com/aa/aaissue.php?issueid=200707&article=14&typeo