Tips. 1  If a source does not have an author, cite it in-text by using the first word or two of its title. In the reference list, begin the citation with the work's complete title. 2  If an organization is the author, use it in place of a person's name both in-text and in your reference list.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Redaction criticism, also called Redaktionsgeschichte, Kompositionsgeschichte, or Redaktionstheologie, is a critical method for the study of biblical texts. Redaction criticism regards the author of the text as editor of his or her source materials.
Constructive criticism is achieved when criticism is given in a way that politely instructs the person being criticized on how to better accomplish the goal or task. Constructive criticism's main goal is to better a person or group, not to tear down confidence or self-esteem.