Critical Analysis When Writing Worksheet With Answers Page 7
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5. Constructing critically analytic text: sentence and word level
SUV - sweeping generalisations, unspecific and vague statements
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All findings in recent studies...
The population of Britain faces difficult times...
There are a lot of possibilities in change management
Only some of the clinical practice needs to adapt...
A small amount of acid was poured on….
Using too much word count to explain and detail instead of presenting a point and
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analysing its evidence. (use the 5 point model on previous page)
Let the sources do the ‘talking’ and not have too many reporting verbs
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Smith states...
According to Prasad...
Heath et al. propose...
Lin and Crockett suggest
Use words that help the reader/marker to follow your line of reasoning (introducing
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or adding reasons), alternative points of view, and conclusions.
In the table below are some examples of words or phrases to use to build your critically
analytic writing. What other words could you add?
Line of reasoning
Alternative points of view
Conclusions
First
Alternatively
Therefore
First of all
Others argue that
In conclusion
To begin
However
In addition
Nonetheless
Besides
Although
Furthermore
By contrast
Adapted from Cottrell (2005: 173-178)
Checklist
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This involves the following
Being clear what your conclusions are
Showing a clear line of reasoning – an ‘argument’ leading to your conclusion
Presenting evidence to support your reasoning
Reading your own writing critically as well as your sources
Viewing your subject from multiple perspectives
Writing in an critical, analytic style, rather than in a descriptive, personal or
journalistic style
Adapted from Cottrell ( 2003:222)
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