Critical Analysis Paper
In writing a critical analysis paper, you must first briefly summarize the story or article that you are critiquing. Then, Identify the major arguments that there are in the story. What is your stand as a reader? What do you think the author's purpose is for writing the story? Are there any biases? What are the pros and cons about the story? Develop a thesis for the story and attempt to find what the author's thesis might be. Explain how the story may have impacted you. In your complete evaluation of the story, do not forget to view the basic foundation of the story and all that may have taken place at the time the author wrote the story. Here are the the three things that you must include as you evaluate the story
1. Respond to the story Actively: As you read the story, identify the main ideas, facts and details that support the main ideas. Include also the thesis and the purpose for writing the story.
2. Respond to the story Subjectively: As you read the story, record any feelings, reactions, or thoughts that you may have developed about the article. What kind of appeal does the author use in order to persuade you as a reader? Does he appeal to your emotions? (Pathos). What things interest you, excite you, disturb you, provoke you, disturb you, or even remind you about anything or anyone?
3. Respond to the story Objectively: As you read the story, do not include your own ideas or opinions. Identify the story from all perspectives, by removing all forms of emotions. In this case, you may identify reason (Logos) or credibility (Ethos).
Remember that the purpose of a critical analysis is to evaluate. What about this text is worthwhile, useful, important, significant, valid, or truthful?
1. Respond to the story Actively: As you read the story, identify the main ideas, facts and details that support the main ideas. Include also the thesis and the purpose for writing the story.
2. Respond to the story Subjectively: As you read the story, record any feelings, reactions, or thoughts that you may have developed about the article. What kind of appeal does the author use in order to persuade you as a reader? Does he appeal to your emotions? (Pathos). What things interest you, excite you, disturb you, provoke you, disturb you, or even remind you about anything or anyone?
3. Respond to the story Objectively: As you read the story, do not include your own ideas or opinions. Identify the story from all perspectives, by removing all forms of emotions. In this case, you may identify reason (Logos) or credibility (Ethos).
Remember that the purpose of a critical analysis is to evaluate. What about this text is worthwhile, useful, important, significant, valid, or truthful?