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Writing Critical Reviews

Writing Critical Reviews. Guidelines for Reviews. You have to be familiar with the work and have an opinion (which can be good or bad) The review should be relatively short with opinions delivered in a clear, concise manner.

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Writing Critical Reviews

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  1. Writing Critical Reviews

  2. Guidelines for Reviews • You have to be familiar with the work and have an opinion (which can be good or bad) • The review should be relatively short with opinions delivered in a clear, concise manner. • The factual material must be correct. Check all facts pertaining to subject of the review. • The review should be firm and assertive, not wishy-washy. A reviewer must have a strong opinion. • The reviewer is entitled to whatever opinion he or she has of the work be it positive or negative, but the opinion must be substantiated with details and examples. • The reviewer should establish a voice, tone, and personal style that make the review interesting.

  3. Components of a Review • Introduction (Lead) ... • The introductory paragraph usually includes: • background information about the topic (subject of work you’re reviewing) • title • creator (Who is responsible for the work) • publisher • place and date of publication • genre • Thesis statement: the reviewer’s opinion of the work.

  4. Components of a Review • Body Paragraphs ... • the body paragraphs generally include: • a summary of the work • details on characters, setting, and plot, explanation of the main points, style, language, and theme • very concrete material that supports the reviewer’s critical opinion of the work.

  5. Components of a Review • Body Paragraphs con’t. ... • The body paragraphs may also include: • comparison and contrast to similar pieces. • connections to trends. • background material about the creator(s) of the work • information that defines the expertise of the reviewer.

  6. Components of a Review • Conclusion ... • The conclusion should: • reiterate the main points the reviewer has made. • leave the reader with a clear and memorable impression of the work reviewed. • give me a ratings system (5 stars)

  7. Types of Reviews • TV Show • Movie • Book • Music CD • Play/Performance • Poetry • Art

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