'Points' book Jake Zien Degree Project | John Caserta Spring 2011 criticial Taking a stance, advancing an opinion, or judging the merits of something. experimental A manner of working that is unusual or new, although often informed by existing work or ideas. interactive Demanding active participation from an audience. research A systematic and rigorous investigation into a particular topic or idea. tools Anything used as a means of accomplishing a task or purpose. Often renders the task easier or quicker, but not always.