What does ‘critical’ mean?
A critical analysis does not mean writing angry, rude or disrespectful comments, or expressing your views in judgmental terms of black and white, good and bad, or right and wrong.
To be critical, or to critique, means to evaluate. Therefore, to write critically in an academic analysis means to:
judge the quality, significance or worth of the theories, concepts, viewpoints, methodologies, and research results
evaluate in a fair and balanced manner
avoid extreme or emotional language
You evaluate or judge the quality, significance or worth by examining the:strengths and weaknesses computer keys showing performance or an
strengths, advantages, benefits, gains, or improvements
disadvantages, weaknesses, shortcomings, limitations, or drawbacks
Welcome to 'Developing Research and Analytical Skills' (COM151)! Melissa Schroder All Sections No unread replies.No replies. My name is Melissa Schroder. I am the Course Convenor and tutor for Developing Research and Analytical Skills (COM151) and along with Stephanie Burdett, I will be the main point of contact for you for this Unit. We are here to assist you with all your unit related questions regarding the week-by-week modules, content and assessments. About Ms. Melissa Schroder (Course Convenor & Tutor) myphoto2022.jpg My background is in Education and Linguistics. For the past 20 years I have been teaching academic skills (reading, writing, research and study skills) to undergraduate and postgraduate students. I enjoy working with students and helping them make sense of the university world. I welcome any questions you have about what you are reading and learning. Please make use of the discussion board so that others can also benefit from your questions. em...
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