Writing the Reaction Papers/
Reviews/ Critiques
• Presenting Ideas for Reaction
Papers/ Reviews/ Critiques
• Writing the Reaction Paper/
Review/ Critiques
Writing a • mainly written to
Reaction communicate a fair
Paper, assessment of
situations, people,
Review events, and literary
and and artistic works
and performance
Reaction paper, review, and critique are
specialized forms of writing in which a
reviewer or reader evaluates any of the
following:
• A scholarly work (academic books, articles)
• A work of art (performance art, play, dance, sports,
films, exhibits)
• Designs (industrial designs, furniture, fashion design)
• Graphic designs (posters, billboards, commercials,
and digital media)
Reaction Paper, Review and Critique
Usually range in length from 250-750 words.
Not just a SUMMARY- critical assessments,
analyses, evaluation of different works.
a report
the expression of
that discusses a
disapproval of
situation or the
someone or
writings or ideas of
something based
someone and offers
on perceived faults
Critique about
a judgment is not connected with Pessimism
or mistakes.
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a negative mental attitude in which
an undesirable outcome is anticipated
from a given situation. Pessimists tend to
focus on the negatives of life in general.
The Structure and Language of Critique
Critiques are an important rhetorical
pattern in academic writing as they
present a balance view of things.
Critiques, however, are based not only
on personal perspective but should be
grounded on actual observations.
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• What critique shouldpeople
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their daily lives?
• What are some heatly debated
1. The first part should provide
topics discussed among groups
readers a sense of the ideas
concerning the community.
you want to tackle.
2. The next part should provide
a summary of the concept.
Illustrating Strengths Illustrating Weaknesses
Given it’s features, X may be the However, X may not be a wise
best among the competition.. choice if you intend to… (Cite
specific activities or features
needed by a specific user or
audience).
3. Strengths and weaknesses
X does not only provide In certain cases, X lacks some
should
(enumerate be features
common part ofinteresting
the critique.
points such as… (cite
found in other counterparts) but specific features or qualities).
also (enumerate unique features)
X may not appeal to certain users
or audiences as it… (cite specific
features or qualities).
4. The final section of the
critique should include
Is a movie, book, gadget, the final
event or
concept a good investment of time,
recommendations of the
effort, and money? Whatauthor.
background knowledge does one
need to see or use them?
Prepare you thesis statement and outline.
1. Write a review about the rehabilitation in Manila
Bay. Your critique should be at least 300 words and
should not exceed 500 words. The critique should
not only focus on the details of the topic but also on
it’s contribution to our country. In addition, the
review should help raise awareness of the
importance of the activity.
