Lesson 6
EAPP - Second Semester
Lesson 6
Writing a Balanced Review, Reaction, and Critique Paper
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Lesson 6
Objectives
1. Distinguish the characteristics of a good Review,
Reaction, and Critique Paper;
2. Evaluate the Review/ Reaction and Critique
Paper; and
3. Write a balanced Review, Reaction, and
Critique Paper.
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Review, Reaction, and Critique Paper
Specialized forms of writing in which the reviewer or reader
evaluates
any of the following:
SCHOLARLY WORK (e.g academic books, articles)
A WORK OF ART (e.g performance art, play, dance,
sports, films, exhibits)
DESIGNS (e.g industrial designs, furniture, fashion
design)
GRAPHIC DESIGNS (e.g posters, billboards,
commercials and digital media)
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Review Paper
Review Paper - shows the progress in a
particular topic. The paper summarizes the
current state of knowledge on the topic. It
creates an understanding of the topic for the
reader by discussing the findings presented in
recent research papers.
The review paper should consist of four
general sections:
Introduction
The body of the paper
Conclusion and future directions
Literature cited
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Review Paper
When you review a journal article…
You must answer these questions:
What is this about?
Why is the topic important?
What was done?
Key result (or what happened?)
What was unanswered (according
to the authors?)
Don’t make hostile, insulting, or
defamatory remarks. Rather support your
points with evidence.
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Reaction Paper
Reaction or response papers are designed so that you'll
consider carefully what you think or feel about
something you've read or seen.
The reaction paper should consist of four main parts:
1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusions
4. List of citations and sources
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Reaction Paper
A Reaction Paper is/does/must…
A reaction to something you have read or seen.
Be organized
Have citations and references
Include your opinions but be careful to support your opinion with
evidence.
Summarize what you are reacting to at the beginning of the paper.
Explain your reaction(s) to the topic and explain why you think
this way about the topic.
Judge, analyze, or evaluate the issues of the topic
Identify and discuss the polarizing issues of the topic.
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Critique Paper
Critique papers summarize and judge the book, journal article, and artwork,
among other sources. Basically, these papers include a critical evaluation of
the item under reflection. In this case, learners must follow an academic
writing style and include different sections, like the introduction, body, and
conclusion.
The critique paper should consist of four main parts:
1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusions
4. List of citations and sources
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Critique Paper
What is a critique?
A paper that gives a critical assessment of a book or article.
Systematic analysis of a piece of literature that discusses its validity
and evaluates its worth.
Its main purpose is not informational, but analytic and persuasive.
In analyzing the content and context within which the book (or
article) was written the writer of a critique argues whether it is
worth reading or not.
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Guidelines
For Articles and Journals
Read the work to be reviewed carefully.
Relate the content of the work to what you already know about the topic.
Focus on discussing how the book treats the topic (this book/work presents/author
argues)
Report the type of analysis or mode of presentation.
Examine whether the findings are adequately supported
Suggest points for improvement of the reasoning (Point out other interpretations that
the writer missed out on.)
For artworks and other media
Use speculative verbs (evoke, create, appear, & suggest)
Make sure to describe it to the reader (do not spoil key events)
Describe the material in simple terms (artworks)
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General Notes
Did the work hold your interest?
Did the work annoy or excite you?
Did the work prompt you to raise questions to the author?
Did the work lead you to some realizations?
Did the work remind you of other materials that you have read, viewed, or
listened to?
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EAPP - Second Semester
Thank you!
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