Response Paper Outline.
ANSWER
Response Paper on [Title of the Reading]
1. Overview of the Author’s Main Arguments (3 pages)
a. Author’s Overall Argument and Specific Examples (1 page)
In this section, you should provide a concise overview of the main arguments presented by the author in the reading. What is the central thesis or argument the author is making? Identify key points and examples from the reading that support this argument. This section should be about one page in length.
b. How the Argument is Being Made (1 page)
Discuss the methodology and data used by the author to support their argument. Are they relying on empirical data, case studies, historical evidence, theoretical frameworks, or other sources of information? Explain how the author presents and analyzes this data. This section should be about one page in length.
c. Relationship with Other Authors’ Arguments (1 page)
Examine how the author’s argument either supports or refutes the arguments made by other authors in the same section or related literature. Are there points of agreement or contention? Discuss any key insights from the author’s perspective that contribute to the ongoing scholarly discourse in the field. This section should be about one page in length.
2. Personal Critical Response to the Reading (2 pages)
a. Convincing Aspects of the Argument (1 page)
Discuss what aspects of the author’s argument you find convincing. Are there compelling pieces of evidence, logical reasoning, or insights that resonate with you? Explain why you find these elements persuasive.
b. Problems and Oversights (1 page)
Identify any problems, weaknesses, or oversights in the reading. Are there gaps in the author’s analysis, counterarguments they fail to address, or limitations in their methodology? Critically evaluate the reading and point out areas that could be improved or further explored.
c. Contribution to Broader Discussions (1 page)
Reflect on how this article contributes to broader discussions within the field or the topic under consideration. Does it introduce new perspectives, challenge existing ideas, or offer innovative solutions? Discuss the broader implications of the author’s argument and how it fits into the academic landscape.
Conclusion (1 paragraph)
Summarize your overall assessment of the reading. Briefly restate the main points of the author’s argument, your critical response, and the article’s contribution to the topic.
References (if applicable)
Include a list of references if you cite any sources or materials in your response paper.
Remember to use proper formatting, citations, and clear language throughout your response paper. Additionally, make sure to adhere to any specific formatting or citation style required by your course or instructor.
QUESTION
Description
This paper should not merely be a summary of the reading itself. Rather, the paper will be graded based on the following inclusions:
1. An overview of the author’s main arguments (3 pages)
a. What overall argument is the author making? What specific examples does the author focus on in the reading?
PLEASE NOTE: Your group number is for grading purposes only. You must write and submit your own individual response paper. To find your group number, go to the course Canvas site, select “People” on the menu on the left side of your screen, then select the “Essay Groups” tab. If you do not see you name on any of the group lists, please inform me and/or the TA.
b. How is this argument being made? (e.g., What kind of data is being used by the author to support her argument?)
c. How does this argument support or refute arguments made by other authors in the section?
2. Your personal critical response to the reading (2 pages)
a. What, if anything, do you find convincing about the argument being made?
b. What problems and/or oversights do you see in the reading?
c. What, specifically, do you think this article contributes to broader discussions of the topic?