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Lesson
 Critique Paper
 Position Paper
 Logical Appeals: The use of Evidence and Logical Reasoning
 Concept Paper
 Project Proposal
 Basic Report Writing Principle
CRITIQUE PAPER
What’s a Critique Paper?

A form of academic or professional writing that evaluates and
analyzes a piece of work, such as a book, movie, article, or artwork. It
goes beyond summarizing the material by providing a balanced
assessment of its strengths and weaknesses.
THE CONTENT AND STRUCTURE

OF CRITIQUE AND REACTION
PAPER
Good critique or reaction paper can be described as

Follows:
1. Accurate
It accurately describes the work being evaluated by giving its summary
and/ or background details, like answers to basic reporter questions of
who, what, when, where, and why.
2. Evaluative
It gives the writer’s overall judgment of the work. It makes this
judgment convincing by providing three or more (depending on the
length of the paper) supporting evaluations of selected analytical
elements of the work being evaluated.
3. Balanced
The writer shows balance by pointing out weaknesses of a work if the
overall judgment is positive, or the other way around, by recognizing
strong points of a work for which the overall judgment is negative.
Guide on making a Critique Paper
1. Plot and Structure

Narrative arc: Does the story follow a traditional structure (e.g.,
introduction, climax, resolution)?
Pacing: Is the film too slow, fast, or well-balanced?
Continuity and consistency: Are there plot holes or unresolved
conflicts?
Sample Question: How well does the plot engage the audience from
beginning to end?
2. Themes and Messages

Central themes: What are the key messages or philosophical ideas?
(e.g., love, sacrifice, societal critique)
Subtext: Are there underlying meanings beyond what is explicitly
shown? Symbolism: How are metaphors, symbols, or motifs used to
convey meaning?
Sample Question: Does the film successfully communicate deeper
themes, or is it superficial?
3. Characters and Performances

•Character development: Do the characters grow or change over the
course of the story?
•Casting: Were the actors appropriate for their roles?
•Performance: Were the acting styles convincing, natural, or overdone?
Sample Question: Are the character portrayals nuanced and
believable?
4. Cinematography and Visual Style

Framing and composition: Are shots well-composed to direct attention
and evoke emotion?
Color palette: What mood does the use of color or lighting convey?
Camera movement: How does camera work (e.g., pans, tracking shots)
enhance storytelling?
Sample Question: How do the visual elements influence the narrative
and viewer’s emotional response?
5. Editing and Pacing
Continuity editing: Does the film flow smoothly, or are there jarring
transitions? Pacing: Do the editing choices align with the story’s
tension and mood?
Montage or experimental editing: Are unconventional editing
techniques used effectively?
Sample Question: How does the editing affect the narrative rhythm and
viewer engagement?
6. Sound Design and Music

•Score and soundtrack: Do the music choices enhance the mood and
themes? Sound effects: Are ambient sounds or effects used effectively
to heighten realism?
• Silence: How does the absence of sound influence the narrative?
Sample Question: How well do sound elements contribute to emotional
depth or narrative progression?
7. Direction and Vision

Directorial intent: Does the director’s vision come through clearly?
Genre conventions: Does the film adhere to or subvert typical genre
elements? World-building: Is the setting immersive and coherent?
Sample Question: How well does the director balance storytelling with
visual and technical elements?
8. Production Design and Costumes

Set design and location: Do the settings enhance the narrative or feel
artificial? Props and costumes: How do these elements contribute to
world-building and character development?
Period accuracy: Are historical or cultural details accurate and well-
researched?
Sample Question: How effectively do the production elements support
the story and characters?
9. Cultural and Social Context

Cultural significance: How does the film reflect or challenge societal
norms? Representation: Are marginalized groups depicted with depth
and nuance?
Political or ideological messages: Does the film engage with relevant
social issues?
Sample Question: How does the film engage with its cultural or
historical moment?
10. Personal Response and Impact

Emotional engagement: Did the film evoke strong emotional reactions?
Relatability: Can viewers connect personally with the story or
characters?
Memorability: Does the film leave a lasting impression?
Sample Question: How does the film resonate personally, and what
impact does it leave on viewers?
Position Paper
• Position paper, also called argumentative paper or manifesto, is an

essay that presents a person’s or group’s position or stand on a
particular issue.
Parts of Position Paper

1. Issue
-an idea or question which people are divided.
2. Thesis
- a statement that
Expresses a stand or position about the issue.
3. Reasons
- help to explain why the position is logical, acceptable, and believable.
4. Supports
-refer to evidences or
Ideas that substantiate
The reasons.
a. Facts- writer’s own observation or reports from scholarly studies.

b. Comparisons- similarities or differentiation
between two ideas, concepts, or situations. C. Examples- real-life
demonstrations of idea. D. Opinions- the author’s feeling or
generalization.
5. Opposing Viewpoint
- idea that disagrees or contradicts with your given
Components of a Position Paper
1. The Introduction
- identifies the issue that will be discussed and states the author’s
position on that
Issue.
2. The Body- contains the central argument, evidences, and counter

arguments (opposing viewpoints) and can be further broken up into
sections.
4. Conclusion- restating the key points and when applicable, suggest

resolution to the issue.
Logical Appeals: The use of Evidence and

Logical Reasoning
—In order to make our position paper convincing, it is important to be
able back up our claim with sound reasons or arguments and adequate
support.
1.Argument from transitivity

2.Argument from incompatibility
3.Argument from reciprocity
4.Argument from comparison
5.Argument from generalization
6.Argument from examples
7.Argument from cause
8.Argument from sign
1.Argument from transitivity

This involves three terms associated trough the process of
classification. In this type of argument, two classification statements
serve as premises which then serve as the basis for the argument,
presented in the form of conclusion as in A is B , B is C: Thus, A is C.
2.Argument from incompatibility

The Argument from Incompatibility shows that two ideas or beliefs
cannot both be true because they contradict each other.
3.Argument from reciprocity

The Argument from Reciprocity suggests that if one person or group
expects certain behavior, rights, or treatment, they should be willing to
offer the same in return. For example, if someone demands respect,
they should also show respect to others.
4.Argument from comparison

A reasoning approach that uses similarities or differences between two
things to make a point or draw a conclusion.
5. Argument from generalization

A member represents the whole population.
Ex: A student from Grade 11 STEM EUCLID is good looking. So students
in Grade 11 STEM EUCLID are good looking or have lethal face card (ps.
Eme² lng)
6. Argument from examples

A group of people represents a whole population.
7. Argument from cause

Claims that one event or condition directly leads to another.
For example, “Smoking causes lung cancer” asserts that smoking is
the reason behind the development of lung cancer.
8.Agument from sign

Suggests that the presence of one thing indicates the presence of
another. For example, dark clouds in the sky are a sign that it might
rain soon.
EMOTIONAL APPELS: THE USE OF

EMOTIONAL TRIGGERS TO MOVE PEOPLE
 Bandwagon or join the crowd appeal

If others do it, then you should do it also or go with the flow. However,
even though lot of people doing it, that doesn’t mean it is the right
thing to do.
 Appeal to common folk
You experienced what other experienced also or it indicates that you
are no different to other people.
 False Authority
A person endorse or speaks a expert on something which he/she has
no experience or expertise.
 Name calling or “ad hominem”

The use of labeling or calling someone in a negative way.
 Association
This done by creating a link between one thing or idea and another one
that people have a positive or negative feelings for.
Project Proposal/Concept Paper
Project Proposal
A detailed document that outlines the purpose, goals, and plan for a
specific project. It is usually created to convince others, such as
stakeholders or sponsors, to approve, support, or fund the project by
explaining its benefits, timeline, and required resources.
Concept Paper
is not just an academic paper for theoretical purposes; it can also be
the first step in preparing a project proposal. In this context, the
concept paper is a part of a longer professional report and it often used
when seeking a grant or support for a project.
The project concept paper is a summary of your proposed project and

writing it entails not only information but also persuasion to convince
the reader-a representative of the funding agency-to see the value of
supporting your proposal. It serves as the initial outline of your
proposed project.
 INTRODUCTION
Arouse the interest of the reader/target sponsor by showing your
understanding of their mission. Identify your (organization’s) mission
and show how your mission dovetails with the reader’s priorities.
 PURPOSE
Identify a problem or need of the reader that you wish to address and
justify the need for your proposed project.
 OBJECTIVES
State the specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time- bound
(SMART) objectives of the project.
 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Describe the activities that your project will undertake to address the
problem/need. Point out the strengths of your approach. Discuss the
general impact of your proposed project: what will be the outcome,
who will be affected?
 METHODOLOGY/PROJECT DESIGN
Enumerate the steps/procedures to implement the project.
 PROJECT NEEDS
Make a list of materials, personnel, equipment, and space that will be
needed to carry out the project. include a cost estimate.
 TIMETABLE
Make an estimate of the time it will take for the completion of the
project.
BASIC REPORT WRITING PRINCIPLES
WRITTEN REPORT
Is a clear, objective, and orderly presentation of the details of research
investigation or an assigned activity. There are different kinds of
reports, but they all share some common qualities and parts.
WRITING STYLE FOR REPORTS

Regardless of types, your report should be written in a language that is
concise, clear, objective, and nondiscriminatory.
CONCISE WRITING
Means efficient writing. Your text should state an idea with the least
number of words without affecting meaning. This means editing your
report in order to cut unnecessary words and shorten expressions.
CLEAR WRITING
Means writing that transmits to the reader the exact idea that you
have in mind. Ideas are clear if they are expressed in concrete
“Concrete” terms. Means something that can be perceived; its opposite
is abstract, something that cannot be perceived expressions.
OBJECTIVE WRITING
Means writing that is free of emotionally loaded or biased words, so
that the report appears neutral and actual.
NONDISCRIMINATORY WRITING
Refers, to writing that treats all people equally and with respect.
GENDER
Your language should reflect equal treatment of people of different
genders. Avoid using words like man, mankind, or he to refer to people
in general, as “people” includes various genders. Rather, use gender-
neutral terms like people or humanity. In addition, do not assume that
the default gender is masculine.
AGE
Reports must state precisely the precisely the age of any human
participants in a study. For example, use the “respondents age 60-65”
instead of “elderly people.
DISABILITY
Never refer to people through their diseases or disabilities, as in
“autistics.” Use instead person/s or people with as in “a person with
special needs”.
PARTS OF A REPORT
Report parts may vary depending on the type and the teacher’s
requirements. (So, pay attention to your course or department
guidelines.) However, it can be said that most reports contain the
following sections.
PREFATORY ELEMENTS
Are report sections found before the actual report such as:
1. Title page
2. Abstract or Executive Report
REPORT PROPER
Is the actual report, which usually has the following elements
1. Introduction
2. Procedures
3. Results and Discussion
4. Conclusion
5. Appendix
6. References

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What’s a Critique Paper?

THE CONTENT AND STRUCTURE

Good critique or reaction paper can be described as

Guide on making a Critique Paper

1. Plot and Structure

2. Themes and Messages

3. Characters and Performances

4. Cinematography and Visual Style

6. Sound Design and Music

7. Direction and Vision

8. Production Design and Costumes

9. Cultural and Social Context

10. Personal Response and Impact

• Position paper, also called argumentative paper or manifesto, is an

Parts of Position Paper

a. Facts- writer’s own observation or reports from scholarly studies.

Components of a Position Paper

2. The Body- contains the central argument, evidences, and counter

4. Conclusion- restating the key points and when applicable, suggest

Logical Appeals: The use of Evidence and

1.Argument from transitivity

1.Argument from transitivity

2.Argument from incompatibility

3.Argument from reciprocity

4.Argument from comparison

5. Argument from generalization

6. Argument from examples

7. Argument from cause

8.Agument from sign

EMOTIONAL APPELS: THE USE OF

 Bandwagon or join the crowd appeal

 Name calling or “ad hominem”

Project Proposal/Concept Paper

The project concept paper is a summary of your proposed project and

BASIC REPORT WRITING PRINCIPLES

WRITING STYLE FOR REPORTS

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