<p>"A photocopy of a recent, brief analytical or critical essay (not a research paper) showing teacher notations and comments. Be sure to identify the nature of the assignment."</p>
<p>what exactly is a critical or analytical essay ?</p>
<p>The Russian poet Alexander Pushkin once wrote that "the most lasting social changes are those that result from gradual improvements rather than from violent upheaval".Do you believe that Pushkin's observation is valid ? Write an essay in which you support or oppose Pushkin's view , using evidence drawn from your studies, reading , personal observation, or experience.</p>
<p>would this topic taken from the barron writing book be a topic for an analytical or critical essay ?</p>
<p>middlebury and other colleges ask for a "A photocopy of a recent, brief analytical or critical essay (not a research paper) showing teacher notations and comments. Be sure to identify the nature of the assignment." </p>
<p>in my country there isn't a cult or obsession for essay writing. can anyone tell what an "analytical or critical essay" means? Is the essay you're asked to write in the Writing subject test a "critical or an analytical essay" ?</p>
<p>Just a one page essay on a topic that they asked you to do in school. Perhaps a literary review or something for social sciences classes. I know one of the colleges I am applying asks that Pushkin propmt, I am not sure which one though; since I have yet to start doing all the essays.</p>
<p>Since I graduated from HS last year, I have no essays around. I'll see if I can get a copy of one of those lame ones I wrote for literature finals.</p>