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directions/instructions

following this critique essay [option A], you will be critiquing an author on her views on online writing courses.
The critique essay asks you to look at a source with a critical eye and discuss its strengths and weaknesses. It is often a comparison and contrast paper defending a thesis or claim. The claim is based on evidence that incorporates source material summary into its discussion but it also evaluates that source material. Is the position warranted, reasonable and plausible, and driven by evidence?

OPTION A: Please write your critique essay of the following article. This article is available to you in the e-reserves section of our class.

Kiefer, K. (2007). Chapter 8: Do students lose more than they gain in online writing classes? In “Brave New Classrooms” (pp. 141-151). Peter Lang Publishing, Inc.

Considerations for this Essay:

You are taking WRTG 391 online or in hybrid format. In either case, you are involved significantly in online instruction in your class.

Kiefer argues in her essay that writing courses may not work well online. She provides various reasons for making her argument.

You might agree with her. Or you might agree with her on some points but question her on other points. Or you might disagree with her entirely. In this essay, you will evaluate her arguments and critique them.

at least two credible sources to help support your critique. a critique doesn’t necessarily need to be “negative” in order to be successful. show that you are able to determine the validity of the material that you read.