How To Write a Review

A review is a critical evaluation of something, it can be an object, an event, or a phenomenon.

Writing reviews regardless of whether it is positive or negative - as long as it is honest, unbiased, relevant and substantiated, makes an argument. To help you write an authentic and honest review, ensure that your finished document has all the elements necessary to make it a strong, well-spoken and exemplary commentary.

When you write a review, you should:

Be Opinionated. You should clearly state your opinion of the subject in question. Remember that you aren't writing your review to make friends nor impress anyone, your mission is to fairly inform the public of your views, may it be positive or negative.

Be or feel like an expert. Nobody expects you to be the intellectual equal of the work's creator, but your careful observations can make reasoned judgments. Remember that a review is merely a commentary and not a summary.

Be Detailed. When you give praise and criticism, make sure you explain why. Provide concrete evidence of your assertions. You wouldn't want your audience to wonder why you gave such a comment, surely you would want them to understand exactly why you had the reaction you did to the subject you reviewed.