Assignments
Over the course of the semester, you will be assigned at least 5 different reaction
papers related to topical questions or statements posed by me. There are no
right or wrong answers to the questions/statements. Your task will be to answer
the question/statement and then provide three reasons for you answers. Papers
will have 5 paragraphs: an opening paragraph, one paragraph supporting each of
your reasons and a conclusion, I expect 2 double spaced 12 point pages.
Just put your name, assignment title and CRJ in a single line header on the first
page.
No citations required
Each paper is worth 25 points.
Opening paragraph
5.0 Points-Student directly provides related to the question/statement posed for
the paper and provided the three well developed reasons which support their
answer. The paragraph needs to set the table for the remainder of the paper.
After the reading the first paragraph, I will know exactly what to expect in the
remained of the paper. Do not provide examples or clarifications in the opening
paragraph.
2.5 Points-Student does not answer the question/statement or provide the three
reasons for their answer. The paragraph may provide both yes and no answers to
the question/statement posed or the paragraph provides justification for the
answers which should be reserved for the following three paragraphs.
0.0 Points-Never answers the question posed nor provides any reasons which
respond to the question/statement posed. The paragraph provides a
combination of unorganized thoughts.
Three separate justications paragraphs(5 points each)
5.0 Points-Student provides critically developed answers which supports their
opinion on one of their supporting points identified in the opening paragraph.
Support could include data sources, citations, or other materials that directly
relate to supporting the point identified in the opening paragraph. (citations are
not required and at the same time they are helpful for reaction papers).
2.5 Points-Student provides only personal opinion or experience to support one
of the supporting points identified in the opening paragraph. Student does not
use any data sources, citations or other materials that directly relate to
supporting the point identified in the opening paragraph.
0.0 Points-Student provides no information which supports one of the three
supporting points identified in the opening paragraph.
Conclusion Paragraph
5.0 Points-Student summarizes the paper based on the key points from the
previous paragraphs. The paper is two full pages in length.
2.5 Points-Student summarizes the paper based on key points from the previous
paragraphs. The paper is at least 1 ¾ pages in length.
0.0 Points-Student summarizes the paper based on key points from the previous
paragraphs. The paper is at least 1 ½ pages or less or no summary is provided
