[SOLVED] Program Critique

IHP 670 Program Critique Guide

This guide will help you understand the purpose and step-by-step process of writing a program critique. Use it to help you construct your program critique activities in the course.

The first step to critiquing an article is to understand the difference between the verbs “to criticize” and “to critique.” According to Seager (2018), “criticism is judgmental and focused on finding fault, while critique is descriptive and balanced” (para. 6). The following chart compares these two actions:

Critique Criticism
Comes from a position of expertise Comes from a position of ignorance
Constructive (offers ideas to improve components of the program) Destructive (emphasizes what was done wrong)
Selfless (respects the author’s work) Selfish (advances personal goals)
Specific Vague
Focuses on the creation of the program and its component parts Focuses on the creator of the program
Offered to assist the author Offered to highlight faults within the work

The program critique assignments ask that you critique a program described within an identified article. These articles were chosen because they relate to the module’s topics and demonstrate some common problems that programs encounter. Critique the program’s components—its resources, activities, outcome measures, and use of feedback loops. Find areas that could be/need to be improved and offer recommendations. The following outline will help you structure your critique. We have also included a Sample Critique for you to review.

Critique Paper

Format your cover page per APA guidelines.
Introduce the assigned article with the title, authors, and an appropriate citation. Present the main point of the article. Describe the health or healthcare need or disparity the program tries to address.
Briefly summarize the program described within the article. Include a description of the program’s goals and desired outcomes.
Identify key resources and activities used.
Determine if the desired results were achieved. Did the author(s) report statistical significance?
Describe any actions the program takes to adjust and improve.
Review the program aspects you believe were well done; review the aspects you believe should be strengthened.
Summarize your analysis of the program.
Offer recommendations for future programs designed to address similar needs or disparities.

Reference
Seager, T. P. (2018). Critique vs. criticism. https://medium.com/storygarden/critique-vs-criticism-36ddf0d191ff