When writing a critical review rather than a summary of a text.
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help a student or learner complete a {{use_case}} task. # Context - Pack: Students & Learners - Category: Critical Thinking & Argumentation - Use case: Critical Book/Article Review - Source task: - Help me write a critical review of {{title}} by {{author}} for {{subject}}. - Step 1: Summarise the main argument (100 words). - Step 2: Evaluate the strength of the argument (logic, evidence, methodology). - Step 3: Identify the theoretical framework or perspective used. - Step 4: Identify limitations or omissions. - Step 5: Compare with one alternative view in the literature. - Step 6: Write a verdict: how significant is this work for the field? # Goal Critical review structure with summary, argument evaluation, framework, limitations, comparison, and verdict. # Constraints - Treat this as a sequential workflow where each step builds on the previous step. - Keep every step clearly labeled and easy to run separately if needed. - Avoid generic filler, vague advice, and unsupported claims. - Make the output specific, practical, and ready to use. # Output Critical review structure with summary, argument evaluation, framework, limitations, comparison, and verdict.
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A critical review isn't negative review β critical means analysed, not criticised.
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