Reaction Paper Guidelines:

  Introduction: Introduce the overall topic of the article.

o   Example: The article is about; The general question is.

  Context: Describe the specific context within which the study is based. This could be a debate or a gap in previous studies, a historical or recent event, and a topic from lecture.

o   Example: The study is based on the context of XXX; The topic is related to lecture discussions on XXX.

  Main Arguments: Summarize the general themes, key points and arguments in the article. You should also present the evidences and examples used by the author(s) in order to explain how and why the author(s) come to the conclusions.

  Critiques: Discuss your opinion about the reading and evaluation of the works strengths and weaknesses. These could be about the topic, the arguments and the examples. You could start with the general contribution of the article to your understanding on the topic and then dive into the specific strengths and weaknesses.

o   Example: The article contributes to my understanding on XXX; The arguments are (not) well-presented because XXX; There are flaws/ contradictions/ constraints in the argument as XXX; what are the other things you would hope the author(s) have investigated.  

  Conclusion: End the paper by making a final statement about the reading and your evaluation.

Format:

  2-3 pages long

  Double-spaced

  1-inch margins

  12-point Times New Roman font