Critical Analysis Essay DM HELPCLICK

After the passage under analysis has been carefully studied, the critique can be drafted using this sample outline.

· I. Background information to help your readers understand the nature of the work

· A. Information about the work

· 1. Title

· 2. Author

· 3. Publication information

· 4. Statement of topic and purpose

· B. Thesis statement indicating writer's main reaction to the work

· II. Summary or description of the work

· III. Interpretation and/or evaluation

· A. Discussion of the work's organization

· B. Discussion of the work's style

· C. Effectiveness

· D. Discussion of the topic's treatment

· E. Discussion of appeal to a particular audience