What should a critique include?

Writing a Critique

describe: give the reader a sense of the writer’s overall purpose and intent.
analyze: examine how the structure and language of the text convey its meaning.
interpret: state the significance or importance of each part of the text.
assess: make a judgment of the work’s worth or value.

How do you encourage someone without criticizing?

Be Straightforward. You aren’t doing anybody any favors by skirting around the subject.
Be Specific. General criticism almost always sounds like a put down.
Focus on the Work, Not the Person.
Don’t Tell Someone They’re Wrong.
Find Something to Compliment.
Make Suggestions, Not Orders.
Have a Conversation.

What is the biggest difference between constructive and destructive criticism?

The difference between constructive criticism and destructive criticism is the way in which comments are delivered. Although both forms are challenging your ideas, character or ability, when someone is giving destructive criticism it can hurt your pride and have negative effects on your self-esteem and confidence.

Why do we need to critique?

Writing a critique on a work helps us to develop: A knowledge of the work’s subject area or related works. An understanding of the work’s purpose, intended audience, development of argument, structure of evidence or creative style. A recognition of the strengths and weaknesses of the work.

Why do we need to accept criticism?

First of all, criticism helps to give us a new perspective and opens our eyes to things we may have overlooked or never considered. Whether it’s a peer review of your work or a performance review, constructive criticism and feedback can help you grow by shedding light and giving you the opportunity for improvement.

What service should Criticism provide?

In the Function of Criticism, Arnold states that criticism should be a dissemination of ideas, a disinterested endeavour to learn and propagate the best that is known and thought in the world.