Mechanics for the reaction papers

Tips for a good reaction paper

Things to be done:

1. Understand the article you are reading.

2. Think of 2 or 4 major points which you want to explicate or criticize on your paper.

3. What are the things you learned, agreed, and disagreed?

4. Defend and justify your claims.

5. It would be better if you relate your ideas to real-life experiences e.g. if it talks about politics, then cite (and criticize) the current political situation of your locality or your country.

Things not to be done:

1. Merely summarizing everything. I expect a reaction paper, not a summary of what you read.

2. PLAGIARISM. Be sure to acknowledge the authors whom you cited on your paper.

For the format…

1. Use a short size bond paper.

2. Adjust all margins to 1 inch.

3. On the line spacing options, use double spacing.

4. Font style: Calibri, Font size: 11

5. I encourage you to use Microsoft office.

6. Most of the articles you are going to read exceed 2000 words. I require you to submit a paper of NOT LESS THAN 1000 words.

7. Use APA/MLA format for citations and bibliography. Ask help from your English teachers for this.

8. Please do not forget to WRITE YOUR NAME AND SECTION.

Submit through my email (reglets_87@yahoo.com)

NOTE: Study the criteria for you to be able to create a quality output. GOOD LUCK!

Criteria
	Poor 10 pts Does not meet assignment objectives	Fair 20 pts Assignment objectives minimally met	Good 30 pts Meets assignment ojbectives	Excellent 40 pts Exceeds assignment objectives
Content & Development  40%	Poor - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. Questions were not adequately answered.	Fair - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported.  - Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Good - Content is accurate and persuasive. - Major points are stated. - Responses are adequate and address assignment. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	Excellent - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Responses are excellent, timely and address assignment including course concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure  30%	Poor - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Fair - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.  - Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.	Good - Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions are present. - Conclusion is logical.	Excellent -Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. - Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Format  10%	Poor - Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. - Paper is inadequate/excessive in length. -Paper is not double spaced	Fair - Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is over/ under word length.	Good - Paper follows designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. -Format is good.	Excellent - Paper follows all designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. -Format enhances readability of paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling  20%	Poor - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.	Fair - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.	Good - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors. Spelling is correct.	Excellent - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.