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The document provides instructions for writing a reaction paper on a literary work. It outlines that students should keep a journal while reading to take notes on quotes and chapter reactions. The paper should have 4 sections - a 2-3 paragraph summary, 2 paragraphs of critique analyzing strengths/weaknesses, several paragraphs examining a major theme and providing examples, and 2 paragraphs giving a personal reaction. Plagiarism is prohibited and students must cite sources using parenthetical citations. The paper should be 4-6 pages addressing the outlined questions in essay form rather than just answering questions.

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Reaction Paper Format

The document provides instructions for writing a reaction paper on a literary work. It outlines that students should keep a journal while reading to take notes on quotes and chapter reactions. The paper should have 4 sections - a 2-3 paragraph summary, 2 paragraphs of critique analyzing strengths/weaknesses, several paragraphs examining a major theme and providing examples, and 2 paragraphs giving a personal reaction. Plagiarism is prohibited and students must cite sources using parenthetical citations. The paper should be 4-6 pages addressing the outlined questions in essay form rather than just answering questions.

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REACTIONPAPERFORMAT

A.PREPARATION:
 
When reading a Literary work, it is advisable for you to keep a journal. Write
your reaction to each chapter as you read it. If you see a quote that you may want to use in your paper, be sure to write the page number of the
quote in your journal. This will save you a ton of time when it comes to writing your paper.
 
B. WRITING:
Your paper should consist of the following:
Content: Your 4-6 pages of writing should contain the following four sections. Address the questions in essay style, don’t just answer
questions.
 
a. Summary:
 
In two to three paragraphs, you are to summarize the material to which you are reacting. Do not merely repeat the text. Should you feel the
need to selectively use quotations from the material, put them in quotes and follow the end of the sentence with a parenthetical citation (e.g.,
Bishop 24).
 
Failure to cite your material constitutes plagiarism and may result in having your paper returned to you with a grade of
zero.
 
b. Critique:
 
In two paragraphs or more, you are to critically analyze the material you to which you are reacting. Note, critique does not mean simply
saying something negative about the text. Your analysis should address issues such as one or more of the following:
 
* Does the writer present these ideas fairly or are they slanted? How so?
* What are the strengths of the content of this Literary work? Weaknesses?
* What could be added to this material to make it better or more complete?
 
c. Meaning:
 
All papers will devote several paragraphs to this question:
 
This is a major part of your paper. Choose a major theme from the work and
 show how the author develops the theme. Give specific examples (be sure
 to cite them). Show how the theme is presented in various parts of the work.
 
d. Reaction:
 
In two or more paragraphs, give your personal reaction to this material. Your reactions could include any or all of these points:
 
* Why do you think this work was a good/bad choice for you to read?
 
* Did you like the reading? Dislike it? Explain.
 
* What did you find surprising about the reading? What angered or favored you?

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