What does critically examine mean? When writing an essay?
You examine and either criticize or agree with the authors finding and methods and conclusion. analyze the following (incomplete list) Does he use convincing language and arguments Does he address the problem understandable to his audience Can he refute data contrary to his position Does make use of correct rhetoric Are his literary devices appropriate. Do you like his style ( can be added if there is room in it for the paper, objectively) All these terms are easily looked up in dictionary or online I also add the use of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.