A critical analysis paper asks the writer to make an argument and/or explain a particular viewpoint. The goal of this assignment is two-fold: one, identify and explain the viewpoint that the presenter of the Diversity Workshop is making, and two, provide your own argument/ viewpoint(s) about the viewpoints of the presenter. One of the key directions of this assignment is to avoid summarizing. You are not writing a report of the Diversity Workshop; rather, you are critiquing it. Sometimes it can seem intimidating to “criticize” something that is being professionally delivered. However, part of this exercise is to explore the fact that even though the presenter is highly qualified, they are still advancing a viewpoint and providing evidence – their aim is to persuade you that their argument/viewpoint is true, not just to present facts. Once you recognize this, you can analyze whether or not you find their viewpoints compelling.
2-page critique of the Diversity Workshop/Training
Times New Roman, size 12 font, double spaced
MS Word Document
Even though you are potentially only referring to one source – the presentation – you still need to cite your information, using either parenthetical citation or footnotes/endnotes. APA format.
Double-check the assignment to make sure you have covered all the points
Structuring the paper
Introduction
Identify the work being criticized
Present thesis – argument about the work
Preview your argument – what are the steps you will take to prove your argument
Short summary of the work
Does not need to be comprehensive – present only what the reader needs to know to understand your argument
Your argument
This should be the bulk of the paper – Your professor wants to read your argument about the work, not a summary
Analyze the presenter based on the points presented and whether or not they succeeded in their goal of the Diversity Workshop/Training
State your reactions so that they do not appear to be arbitrary judgments. This can be accomplished by adding support from an authority (textbook, articles, observations, personal experience, etc.)
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