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The main differences between descriptive and critical writing
Descriptive Writing
Critical Writing
- states what happened
- outlines the order in which things happened
- instructs how to do something
- list the main elements of a theory
- outlines how something works
- list details
- reports findings
- evaluates strenghts and weaknesses
- weighs one piece of information against another
- draws reasoned judgements
- clarifies why the theory is relevant / how it applies
- indicates why something will work (best)
- weighs up the importance of component parts
- evaluates information and draws conclusions
- interprets findings
Source: Cottrell, S. (2019) The Study Skills Handbook. 5th ed. Macmillan International Higher Education.
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