Journa Entry 3
1. Open and read the “How to write a critique” document in the resources menu.
Describe what a critique is.
A critique involves identifying critical things to say about an article and resisting the temptation to describe rather than analyse. Let’s look at the difference.
2. Outline the FOUR stages in a critique.
A critique usually has 4 parts:
· An introduction (which directs the reader’s attention to the publication and your response to it)
· A summary of the article
· Your analysis or critical commentary on the original text
· Your evaluation or conclusion
3. Can a critique be positive? Discuss.
From reading the word document “How to critique” I have found out that a critique can be negative positive and even mixed.
“Is weighing up the positive and negative aspects to decide what value you put on the article”
4. Critique the accuracy of the following articles:
Beijing Trap
The video is saying that billions of people contributed to the Beijing Olympics just so that it could capture American athletes. These reporters are saying that the Chinese are digging holes in the stadium covered by branches, and this is a one of the ways they are going to capture the American athletes.
These reporters are saying things without evidence or any backup to what they are saying. It’s just basically their own opinion. This report would get the attention of viewers because of the reporters are claiming, but there is no evidence of any of their claims being true This labels the show “ In the know” as a unreliable source.
Donkey Basketball
This video is a report on a donkey named scraps that has been chosen to play donkey basketball. The story seems true providing us with reliable resources such as footage, statistics and expert opinion.
But really the story is taken overboard. The donkey is really playing in a fundraiser and not in the professional league. The whole report is about a donkey playing in a fundraising game. But has been blown out of proportion.
