Which preparatory activity involves noting key parts of the work before critique?

• A. Make notes on key parts of the work
• B. Read the bibliography
• C. Read the introduction only
• D. Skim the text quickly

Answer: (A)

Noting key parts of the work before critique helps you organize your evaluation. By identifying the main idea, arguments, evidence, methodology, and conclusions upfront, you can see how the piece develops and where to focus your critique. This preparatory step also lets you reference specific sections when you write or discuss your analysis, making your critique precise and coherent. Reading the bibliography looks at sources rather than the work itself, so it doesn’t prepare you to assess content and argument structure. Reading the introduction only gives a partial view and misses how the argument unfolds. Skimming the text quickly is too shallow to capture supporting details and the depth of reasoning needed for a solid critique.