EAPP11-SHS-PARTS OF A REACTION PAPER.pptx

EAPP

1. PARTS OF A REACTION / REVIEW/ CRITIQUE PAPER

2. INTRODUCTION Begin by introducing the material (text, event, film, etc.) you’re responding to. Include the title, author/creator, and a brief context. Clearly state your thesis or main reaction, setting the tone for the paper.

3. SUMMARY Provide a concise summary of the material. Avoid personal opinions in this part — just describe the key points or events relevant to your analysis.

4. ANALYSIS / REACTION For a reaction paper , express your personal thoughts, emotions, and insights about the material. For a review, evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and overall effectiveness. Consider aspects such as structure, style, content, and themes For a critique , delve deeper into the material’s methods, purpose, and effectiveness using critical approaches (e.g., formalism, feminism, etc.). Analyze not only what is said but how it is presented.

5. EVIDENCE Support your analysis or reaction with examples and quotes from the material. For critique papers, integrate evidence from both the work and external scholarly sources to strengthen your argument.

6. CONCLUSION Summarize your overall evaluation or response. Reiterate your thesis in light of your analysis, and consider the broader implications of the material or its relevance to other works or contexts.

7. By following this structure, you'll be able to produce a well-organized, insightful paper that not only summarizes but also engages critically with the material