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    A critical analysis examines how well an author achieved their purpose by considering the validity and significance of their information. It involves closely reading a text and thinking independently to research, analyze, and evaluate the parts and their relationships in a persuasive manner. A critical analysis will have a narrow focus, address considerations like politics or ethics, and may focus on elements like tone, context, or argument structure. It should answer analysis questions about relationships and apply information, as well as evaluation questions regarding effectiveness and the author's arguments.

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    A critical analysis examines how well an author achieved their purpose by considering the validity and significance of their information. It involves closely reading a text and thinking independently to research, analyze, and evaluate the parts and their relationships in a persuasive manner. A critical analysis will have a narrow focus, address considerations like politics or ethics, and may focus on elements like tone, context, or argument structure. It should answer analysis questions about relationships and apply information, as well as evaluation questions regarding effectiveness and the author's arguments.

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    A critical analysis examines how well an author achieved their purpose by considering the validity and significance of their information. It involves closely reading a text and thinking independently to research, analyze, and evaluate the parts and their relationships in a persuasive manner. A critical analysis will have a narrow focus, address considerations like politics or ethics, and may focus on elements like tone, context, or argument structure. It should answer analysis questions about relationships and apply information, as well as evaluation questions regarding effectiveness and the author's arguments.

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    Writing an Analysis

    What is a Critical Analysis?


     A critical analysis examines how well the author has
    achieved his or her purpose and considers the
    validity or significance of the author’s information.
     In order to analyze/critique a text, you need to
    read it closely and critically.
     Most academic critiques take the form of an essay
    and contain elements of summary, analysis and
    evaluation.
    What is a Critical Analysis?
    When writing a critical analysis,
    you will
    Think independently

    Research what is said and break that information


    apart to appraise the nature of those parts and
    their relationships

    Describe and support your thinking on a specific topic


    in a persuasive manner
    Your critical analysis will generally
     Have a narrow topic
     Choose considerations to focus on such as
     Political

     Legal

     Social

     Historical

     Ethical

     Aesthetic

     Economic
    You may wish to focus on
     Tone
     Context
     Structure
     Argument
     Rhetorical style (ethos, pathos, logos)
     Word choice (diction)
     Implied audience
    Analysis Questions
     what is the relationship between …?
     what is the similarity or difference between…?
     how does ...apply to ...?
     what is (are) the problems or conflicts or issues...?
    what are possible solutions/ resolutions to these
    problems or conflicts or issues...?
     what is the main argument or thesis of...?
     how is this argument developed...?
     what evidence, proof or support is offered...? what
    are other theories/arguments from other authors...?
    Analysis Questions
     how...?
     why...?
     what are the reasons for...?
     what are the types of...?
     what are the functions of...?
     what is the process of...?
     what are other examples of...?
     what are the causes/ results of...?
    Evaluation Questions
     is...good or bad...? .....correct or incorrect...?
    .....effective or ineffective...?
     .....relevant or irrelevant...?
     .....clear or unclear...?
     .....logical or illogical...?
     .....applicable or not applicable...?
     .....proven or not proven...?
     .....ethical or unethical...?
     what are the advantages or disadvantages of...?
    Evaluation Questions cont.
     what are the pros or cons of...?
     what is the best solution to the problem / conflict /
    issue...?
     what should or should not happen...?
     do I agree or disagree ...?
     what is my opinion...?
     what is my support for my opinion...?
     How does it compare to…?
    Parts of an Essay

    1. Introduction
    1. Thesis
    2. Major Point # 1
    3. Major Point # 2
    4. Major Point # 3
    5. Conclusion

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