Spring 2023

Unit 3: Response Essay

Unit 3 asked you to write a response essay to an article (or two) on a current issue that you find interesting.

Goals of the assignment::

  • engaging in a critical dialogue with a text
  • supporting claims about a text with evidence from other texts and analysis, in addition to or instead of personal experience

Purpose of the paper:Ā To demonstrate the writerā€™s (your) understanding and analysis of a piece of writing; to clearly communicate the authorā€™s argument and your evaluation of and/or agreement/disagreement with that argument.

Audience:Ā Your classmates and instructorĀ as an academic audience.Ā 

  • Summarize the original article as necessary to introduce, focus, and develop your response to it; report what the author wrote as objectively as possible; use sufficient references to the author/article (tags). Quote key terms and phrases. Paraphrase accurately and concisely.
  • RespondĀ to theĀ central argumentĀ of the article by analyzing the effectiveness of and/or agreeing/disagreeing with the argument.
  • FocusĀ your response by making an overall claim about the original article.
  • DevelopĀ your response with the following, as appropriate: personal experience, AND evidence from the text and/or evidence from other texts.
  • EditĀ to remove errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics so that your paper is clear and readable.

Format:Ā Your essay should have (at minimum): an introduction, 3 supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion.

Sample Response Essay (and additional hints)

 

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