1) WHAT IS A CRITIQUE?
Critiques are written essays that require analysis and evaluation of an article or other work. It is more than just a summary.
2) HOW DO I ANALYZE AN ARTICLE?
While reading the article note the following information:
• Author’s main point
• Author’s purpose in writing the article
• Author’s intended audience
• Arguments used to support the main point
• Evidence that supports the arguments
• Any assumptions or biases of the author

3) HOW DO I EVALUATE AN ARTICLE?
Consider the following questions:
• What are the author’s credentials and are the sources reliable?
• Is the argument logical?
• Is the article well-organized, clear and easy to read?
• Are the facts accurate?
• Are the arguments supported by sufficient evidence?
• Do the arguments support the main point?
• Is the text appropriate for the intended audience?
• Does it present and refute opposing points of view?
• Does the article help you understand the subject?
• Is there anything that evokes a strong response from you? What is it and what is your reaction?
• How does what you already know about the subject agree or disagree with the author of this article?
• What does the article make you think about?

4) HOW DO I WRITE A CRITIQUE?
Follow these steps:
• Use standard essay form
• The introduction of your critique should include the author’s name and the title of the article, a one to two sentence summary of the article, and your thesis statement.
• Describe the author’s ideas and include passages to support your description of the author’s point of view.
• Defend your point of view by raising specific issues or aspects of the argument. Describe several points with which you agree or disagree. For each point, include specific passages (summarize, quote, or paraphrase) that provide evidence for your point of view. How do these passages support your opinion?
• Conclude by summarizing your argument and re-emphasizing your opinion