You will be evaluated on the basis of your utilization and understanding of

 In all the response papers papers for this class, you are required to write a two page (double-spaced) paper. You cannot write the paper without reading the assigned chapter. You can use external sources. However, you will not be penalized if you do not use additional sources. Make sure that you have addressed to the main themes of the essay. You will be evaluated on the basis of your utilization and understanding of relevant concepts, your informed and reasoned reaction to the issues under consideration, your style of writing and proper utilization of acknowledgement rules.
A successful paper has the following features. Numbers in parenthesis are the possible points that you can get. The total number of points that you can have is 20.
1. It is based on good understanding of relevant social psychological concepts.
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2. It provides a good summary as well as a critical review of the essay under discussion.
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3. The paper is organized and well written. The thesis statement is concise and clear. The author clearly and successfully transitions from one point to another and paper is free from stylistic errors including grammar and spelling.
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4. Ideas borrowed are properly acknowledged. Paper is based on a well-recognized writing format, including, Chicago, APA or ASA styles.
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