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The University of Texas at Arlington Diversity Equity & Inclusion Critique Paper
- 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.)
- Conclusion
- State your conclusions about the overall presentation reviewing the strengths/weaknesses
- Reflect on how you have proven your argument
- Point out the importance of your argument (beyond it being a requirement for passing the class ☺)
- Note potential avenues for additional research or analysis