Takes

: Back up your opinions with concrete examples from the product, book, or film.

Your initial "take" is often a hypothesis. To make it stronger, actively look for weaknesses in your own argument and be willing to revise your claim based on deeper analysis. Learning By Writing - Cold Takes : Back up your opinions with concrete examples

: You can be critical while remaining constructive and fair. : Back up your opinions with concrete examples

: Summarize the overall experience or the main theme immediately. : Back up your opinions with concrete examples

: It places the subject within a framework that makes sense to your audience.