How to write a successful critical analysis Kozzi-pros-cons-128x128Click on the arrows beside the topics below to learn more about the content and definition of a critical analysis, and the ways to evaluate a theory, concept, argument, methodology, and research results and conclusions. For further queries or assistance in writing a critical analysis email Bill Wrigley. What do you critically analyse? In a critical analysis you do not express your own opinion or views on the topic. You need to develop your thesis, position or stance on the topic from the views and research of others. In academic writing you critically analyse other researchers’: theories concepts, terms viewpoints, arguments, positions methodologies, approaches research results and conclusions This means weighing up the strength of the arguments or research support on the topic, and deciding who or what has the more or stronger weight of evidence or support. Therefore, your thesis argues, with evidence, why a particular theory, concept, viewpoint, methodology, or research result(s) is/are stronger, more sound, or more advantageous than others.