EAPP-Mod5-ReactionPaper

• Reaction Paper


  • Presents reasonable response to anything seen, heard, read, or experienced
  • Can be made by anyone
  • Focused on personal appreciation of the subject
  • Is for expression of personal judgments
• Review Paper


  • Is an objective judgment of something
  • Focused on highlighting the good and bad points
  • Gives audience an informed judgment about the subject
  • Made by knowledgeable people in the field
• Critique Paper


  • The most academic and the most elevated evaluation among the three
  • Is made by experts in the field
  • Focused on analysis and evaluating the components of a work
  • Is usually made to provide direction for future improvements of the subjects
• Similarities


  • Can be written in 250 to 750 words
  • Present summaries and opinions but with proofs and evidence
  • Use common format
• Common Format


  • Introduction – title or name of the subject, author or creator, date made, and other basic information
  • Body

  a. Summary – explains what the subject is

  b. Evaluation – presents your judgment of the subject

  • Conclusion – tells your overall impression of the work
  • Include the list of citations and sources
• How to Write a Reaction Paper

  1. Read and analyze the work thoroughly

  2. Craft your thesis statement

  3. Create the paper's outline

  4. Compose a first draft

  5. Polish and repeat