Rehan

1. Describe what is a critique.

In my opinion a critique is a way of pointing out, giving constructive criticism out and outlining flaws in something. This could be either a speech, presentation, prototype or more.

2. Outline the FOUR stages in a critique.

The four stages of a critique is:

a) Introduction – This basically introduces the topic which is being critiqued and just gets the reader’s attention to read the critique 

b) Summary – The Critique then has a paragraph which basically summarises the article which is being critiqued and talks about it in general.

c) Analysis – This aspect is where most of the critiquing takes place. Here you give your opinions on the article etc. You also either criticise or give out constructive criticism.

d) Conclusion – In the conclusion you sum up everything that has been stated earlier in the critique to make it easier for reader’s to make reference to. You also just give the original work a bit of a rating and evaluation.

3. Can a critique be positive? Discuss.

Yes critiques can be positive. It can be positive as constructive criticism or feedback can be handed out when the work is critiqued. The purpose of this is to give the person who made the work something positive so that they know how to improve for next time. It is also used so that the person does not walk away unhappy with the criticism.
4. Critique the accuracy of the following articles:

a) The Beijing Olympics: Are they a trap?

This news report in my opinion is extremly exaggerated. The members on the news panel are lacking valid and strong evidence and facts to suggest that the American athletes will be taken from a trap at the opening ceremony. The panel has just assumed that because their was a hole dug, that they will trap the athletes. Also the panel is a bit biased against the Chinese.

b) 2-year old donkey called up to Pro Donkey Basketball League

This news report is valid in my opinion. They have presented accurate evidence that the Donkey was called up to play in professional donkey basketball. They have pictures and video of the donkey playing and they have talked to people who are close to it.

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