Writing a Reaction Paper

Question 1

Specialized form of writing an evaluation on a scholarly work, a work of art, a graphic, or graphic design.

Answer 1

Reaction Paper

Question 2

Characteristics of a Reaction Paper:

Answer 2

1. Relevant Information and Description
2. Fair, Balanced, and Well-supported Assessment
3. Clearly defined Appropriate Criteria for evaluation

Question 3

Four Critical Approaches in a Reaction Paper:

Answer 3

1. Formalism
2. Reader-response
3. Feminism
4. Marxism

Question 4

Structure of Reaction Paper:

Answer 4

1. Introduction (5%)
2. Summary (10%)
3. Review / Critique (75%)
4. Conclusion (10%)

Question 5

The Introduction (5%) in a Reaction Paper includes:

Answer 5

• Title
• Writer’s Name
• Thesis Statement

Question 6

The Summary (10%) in a Reaction Paper includes:

Answer 6

• Purpose
• Methods
• Major Findings
• Claims
• Ideas
• Messages

Question 7

The Review / Critique (75%) in a Reaction Paper includes:

Answer 7

• Appropriate Methodology
• Theoretical Soundness
• Coherence of Ideas
• Sufficiency and Soundness of Explanations
• Other Perspectives in Explained Ideas

Question 8

The Conclusion (10%) in a Reaction Paper includes:

Answer 8

• Overall Impression
• Scholarly / Literary Value
• Benefits for Intended Audience
• Suggestions for Future Readers