Reaction Paper Format

 Adapted from format on reading Literary works from http://www.oenglish.com/reaction_paper_format.htm

 
A. PREPARATION:
 
When viewing a film, it is advisable for you to keep a 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 reaction paper should contain the following five sections.  Address the
questions in essay style, don’t just answer questions.
 
a. Summary: In one to two paragraphs, you are to summarize the material to which  
you are reacting. Do not merely repeat passages.
 
b. Critique: In one paragraph or more, you are to critically analyze the material to which
you are reacting. Note, critique does not mean simply saying something negative about
the film. Your analysis should address issues such as one or more of the following:
* Does the film present ideas fairly or are they slanted?  How so?              
* What are the strengths of the content of this film? 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 film develops the theme. Give specific examples. Show how the theme is presented
in various parts of the work.
                        
d. Reaction:  In one 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 view?
* Did you like the viewing? Dislike it?  Explain.
* What did you find surprising about the viewing? What angered or delighted
you? Explain.
                                   
e. Application: All papers should conclude with one or more paragraphs addressing this
question:

 How does this material relate to Computer Ethics? Explain.

 
This may seem like much work but if you follow this format you will have a well
organized, coherent paper. Believe it or not, it will actually save you time as well.

1. Enemy of the State, 2. The Net, 3. The Net2.0, 3. Hackers, 4. So Close, 5.

Untreacheable