EAPP in TAGLISH Ep.7 - Reaction Paper, Review, and Critique

Summary

In this episode of EAPP in Taglish, Siranji Javier discusses the nuances of three academic writing forms: the reaction paper, review, and critique. Highlighting their similarities and differences, Javier explains that while all involve summarization and evaluation, reaction papers focus on personal response, reviews offer objective judgments often related to books or term papers, and critiques provide in-depth analysis by experts for future improvements. The video aims to clarify these distinctions for better understanding of academic writing.

Takeaways

• 📚 The video discusses three types of academic texts: the reaction paper, the review, and the critique.
• 🔍 These texts are often confused due to their similar format and content, but they serve distinct purposes and require different approaches.
• 📝 The reaction paper is a personal response to something seen, heard, read, or experienced, emphasizing logical opinion and personal appreciation.
• 📖 A review is an objective judgment, often associated with term papers or books, focusing on the subject's worth and providing an informed evaluation for the audience.
• 🎭 The critique is the most academic and elevated form of evaluation, analyzing the components of a work in-depth, typically done by experts to guide future improvements.
• 📐 The common pattern for these texts includes an introduction, body (including summary, analysis, and personal opinion), and a conclusion with final judgment.
• 🤔 The reaction paper is considered the simplest form of evaluation, focusing on personal judgment and not requiring extensive references.
• 📊 Reviews are typically written by knowledgeable people in the field and aim to help the audience decide whether to invest time and money in the subject.
• 🏛 Critics are expected to provide direction for future improvements and are usually created by experts in the field to offer a deep analysis of the work.
• 📈 The video emphasizes the importance of understanding the slight differences between these texts to effectively communicate one's analysis and opinion.
• 💬 Siranji Javier invites viewers with further questions to write them in the comments section for additional discussion.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic of the video script is the discussion of three academic texts: the reaction paper, the review, and the critique, and how they are similar and different.

What are the critical approaches previously discussed in the series?

The critical approaches previously discussed in the series are formalism, feminism, reader response, and Marxism.

What is a reaction paper?

A reaction paper is a specialized form of writing where the author presents a personal response to something seen, heard, read, or experienced, focusing on personal appreciation and judgment.

What is the purpose of a review?

The purpose of a review is to provide an objective judgment of a subject, highlighting its good and bad points, and to inform the audience about the subject's worth, particularly in terms of time and money spent.

What is the main focus of a critique?

The main focus of a critique is on in-depth analysis of the components of a work, usually made by experts in the field, with the purpose of providing direction for future improvements of the subject.

What is the typical word count range for these academic texts?

The typical word count range for these academic texts is between 250 to 750 words, depending on the level of analysis required.

What is the usual pattern these texts follow according to the script?

The usual pattern these texts follow includes an introduction, a body where the subject is analyzed, and a conclusion with a final judgment on the subject's value, significance, worth, or future improvements.

What are some examples of subjects that can be evaluated in these academic texts?

Examples of subjects include scholarly works, academic books and articles, works of art, literary texts, exhibits, plays, film performances, arts, dance, sports designs, buildings, furniture, fashion design, graphic design, posters, billboards, commercials, and digital media.

What is the difference between a review and a reaction paper in terms of objectivity?

A review is more objective, focusing on the good and bad points of the subject to inform the audience, while a reaction paper is more personal, focusing on the author's appreciation and judgment.

What is the intended audience for these academic texts?

The intended audience for these texts can vary, but for a review, it is typically those knowledgeable in the field where the subject belongs, and for a critique, it is often experts in the field.

How can viewers get more information or ask questions about these academic texts?

Viewers can write down their questions in the comments section of the video for further clarification or more information.