Induction Module Brief And Guidelines Assignment 3 Writing A

Induction Modulebrief And Guidelinesassignment 3awriting A Critical Re

The aim assignment 3a is to develop your skills in evaluating an author’s work and producing a critical analysis that expresses your opinion and evaluation of it. Writing a critical review requires both critical reading and critical writing.

Requirements:

  • Typed in an electronic format (Word or PDF document)
  • Uploaded to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
  • Follows the structure of a Critical Review
  • Do not use headings to divide your work into sections
  • Document’s name should be your student number and name
  • Cover Page (Including Course Name, Your Name and Student ID Number, Title of your Essay, Tutor’s Name, Date)
  • The word limit is 700 words (+/- 10%)
  • Includes in-text citations and a Reference List on a Separate Page using the correct Reference Style

By submitting your work you are agreeing to abide by the University’s regulations on plagiarism. For further information, please see the University's Student Regulations.

Instructions

To write your Critical Review, follow the structure that best allows you to support your thesis within the given word limit. A typical critical review includes the following sections:

  1. Introduction (with thesis): Announce the author(s) and the title, briefly explain the topic of the text, state its aims and main argument, and conclude with your evaluation of the text.
  2. Overview of the text: Present a summary of key points, purpose, and how the text is organized, making up about one-third of the review.
  3. Evaluation of the text: Critically discuss strengths, weaknesses, and notable features based on specific criteria. Support your critique with references from other sources.
  4. Conclusion: Briefly restate your overall opinion, offer recommendations, and provide any necessary clarification or qualification of your judgement.
  5. References: List all sources used, including the article under review.

Structure is crucial. Here are two common formats:

Example 1: Shorter Review

- Introduction (with thesis)

- Overview of the text

- Evaluation of the text (Point 1, Point 2, Point 3, etc.)

- Conclusion

Example 2: Longer Review

- Introduction (with thesis)

- Explanation and Evaluation (Point 1, Point 2, Point 3, etc., each with explanation and critique)

- Conclusion

Throughout your critique, base your analysis on criteria such as clarity, methodology, evidence, logical coherence, and contribution to the field. Use credible scholarly sources to support your evaluation, and ensure your writing exhibits clarity, objectivity, and engagement with the material.

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