Critical Review

while you are reading determine:list out factsdiscardwhat's missing?sources that help to determine their reabilitywhat prejudices lie in the argumentvalues that color the facts or the issue

Draft:

Establish facts to support an argument - double check them - than explain how they add to, developor challenge the reviewed article

clarify relevant values for your audience (set the perspective)

prioritize or sequence the facts and values in importance to build the argument

persuade the audience that your conclusions are based upon the agreed-upon facts and shared values

Introduce the topicinform the reader of your point of view. assess the quality and originality of your ideascritical thinking entice the reader to continue with the rest of the paperfocus on three main points to develop

keep the voice activequote sourcesfocus on logical argumentsdon't lapse into summary in the development - wait for the conclusion

refer to the opening statementdoes the conclusion restate the main ideas? facts illustrate conclusionsreflect the succession and importance of the argumentslogically conclude their development