(Critical Analysis) A critique is a careful analysis of an argument to determine what is said, how well the points are made, what assumptions underlie the argument, what issues are overlooked, and what implications are drawn from such observations. It is a systematic, yet personal response and evaluation of what you read. (2)
SCHOLARSHIP AS CONVERSATION
Communities of scholars, researchers, or professionals engage in sustained discourse with new insights and discoveries occurring over time as a result of varied perspectives and interpretations.
KNOWLEDGE PRACTICES
• critically evaluate contributions made by others in participatory information environments;
• suspend judgment on the value of a particular piece of scholarship until the larger context for the scholarly conversation is better understood;
• explain the responsibility that comes with entering the conversation through participatory channels;
INFORMATION CREATION AS A PROCESS
Information in any format is produced to convey a message and is shared via a selected delivery method. The iterative processes of researching, creating, revising, and disseminating information vary, and the resulting product reflects these differences.
KNOWLEDGE PRACTICES
• value user-generated content and evaluate contributions made by others;
• articulate the capabilities and constraints of information developed through various creation processes;