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What verb tense should be used?

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Use past tense. If you are critiquing something, that means it is already done and you're just advising how to fix it.

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What are some samples of critique research that I can review?

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You could read through some examples of book and/or movie reviews available in pretty much any major newspaper of magazine, or look up consumer product reviews online.

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Does a critique include checking grammatical errors, punctuation and formatting?

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The critique should be about content and the writer's analysis and conclusions to the analysis. The report or document should not have been submitted for critiquing until spelling, grammar and formatting are all correct.

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What is the purpose of writing a critique paper?

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The purpose of a critique paper is to develop critical reading skills. It helps to read in a way that allows us to evaluate the overall intended meaning. It's a useful skill for today's information saturated society.

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What is the difference between critique and criticism?

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A critique is a detailed analysis, whilst criticism points towards the disapproval of something based on faults or mistakes.

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Does a critique essay still need a thesis statement?

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Yes, it does.

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Should my critique be written in the first person?

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No, it doesn't matter as long as you have the evidence to back up what you're saying.

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Why is writing a critique or review important for an SHS student?

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It is important because it enhances critical reading skills and can be used for studying and analyzing contexts.

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Can personal pronouns be used in critiques? If so, in what types of critique would personal pronouns be allowed?

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Third-person pronouns (he, she, they, etc.) are appropriate in any critique. First- and second-person pronouns (I, we, you, etc.) are not generally used in critiques.

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