Your personal thoughts as to why you picked the topic you are reflecting on.

1. Your personal thoughts as to why you picked the topic you are reflecting on.

2. Your reaction to the readings from the text with criticism when valid.

3. Share your personal “feelings” and thoughts that capture your views on the topic.

4. Feel free to critically reflect upon something of concern to you regarding the topic you chose in a self-observational, personal manner.

Note: Reaction papers should demonstrate some or all of the suggestions listed above.

Reaction papers are informal papers and will be graded based on the following:

1.  Student demonstrates command and understanding of the subject matter he/she is reflecting upon.

2.  Timeliness: Papers must be posted on the due date.  Late papers will not be accepted.

3. Length of paper: Each reaction paper needs to be at least one page and no more than 1.5 full pages – double spaced with 1 inch margins at top and bottom with a size 12 font.

4. Papers must include your personal thoughts and feelings that express your ideas (again, see above under “suggestions on what to include in your reaction paper”).