1. Three Faces of a Critique Oral presentation critique Critique of an academic paper Critique of a building

2. Critique of a presentation What features can be critiqued?

3. Critique of an academic paper What aspects can be critiqued?

4. Writing an academic critique For example: book, journal article etc Introduction Body: 1/3 Summary 2/3 Critique Conclusion

5. Introduction to an academic critique A short paragraph which mentions: The author(s) and the title The topic of the text. The aim of the text and the key argument. a brief evaluative statement of the text. (This can be a positive or negative evaluation or, as is usually the case, a mixed response).

6. The Body 1/3 Summary : How can you possibly summarise a whole book into a paragraph or two?

7. The Body 2/3 critique: - a balanced evaluation of the strengths, weaknesses and notable features of the text - based on specific criteria (Good reviews also include other sources to support your evaluation)

8. The Conclusion This is usually a very short paragraph. Restate your overall opinion of the text. If necessary some further qualification or explanation of your judgment can be included. This can help your critique sound fair and reasonable.

9. Critique of a building What aspects can be critiqued?

10. Introduction Context Site Features Evaluation both positive and negative Its architectural significance Other features? Critiquing a Building

11. Examples: Edward Suzuki: Buildings and Projects http://www.architecturemedia.com/aa/aaissue.php?issueid=19960 7&article=4&typeon=1&highlight=reviews#page1 Heroic Melbourne: Architecture of the 1950’s http://www.architecturemedia.com/aa/aaissue.php?issueid=19960 5&article=6&typeon=6&typeo

12. Two examples Lowy Cancer Research Centre http://www.architecturemedia.com/aa/aaissue.php?issueid=201005&article= 11&typeo UNSW LAW http://www.architecturemedia.com/aa/aaissue.php?issueid=200707&article= 14&typeo