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Reaction Paper: What will be on the paper?
Based on: Swales, Feak (2014): Academic Writing for College Students, University of The Philippines, Diliman Campus and IELTS Press (2015)
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Competencies CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Id-f-13 presents ideas convincingly
CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Id-f-13 uses the appropriate language for a specific discipline CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Id-f-14 raises legitimate, contrary Views in an appropriate manner CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Id-f-15
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Pre-Activity: Create A Topic Sentence
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A Reaction/Review or a Critique Paper is a response, or reaction, to some sort of prompt.
The prompt may be a question, a current, event, or a form of media, including movies or video clips.
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How to Write a Reaction Paper?
A reaction or response paper requires the writer to analyze a text, then develop commentary related to it.
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STEP 1: UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE
Understand the purpose of a reaction paper. The title always gives u a hint. The purpose of the reaction paper could be: 1- to comment (agree or disagree) on the issues and points raised 2. give support on number 1
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Step 2: Read the text and outline the issues or highlights..
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In outlining, it is helpful to code them:
Paragraph#: Sentence #: Point/Issue Example: Paragraph#: 1 Sentence #:1 Point/Issue: One of the health care benefits of M. charantia is it lowers blood cholesterol by its substance known as flavanoids.
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Part 3. Begin writing your comments based on each point/highlights
Part 3. Begin writing your comments based on each point/highlights. Create an angle of your claim or thoughts.
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Example: Paragraph#: 1 Sentence #:1 Point/Issue: One of the health care benefits of M. charantia is it lowers blood cholesterol by its substance known as flavanoids. Reaction: Flavanoids must posses an anti-cholesterol to effectively lesson the volume of fat deposits in the body. M. Charantia if possessed abundance of flavanoids must be used as medication for those who experience hypertension, obesity or diabetes.
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Step 4. Determine your thesis and opening paragraph as INTRODUCTION
Step 4. Determine your thesis and opening paragraph as INTRODUCTION. Now that you have completed your freewriting and found your angle, you can now shape this into an argument. What interesting thing do you have to say about what you just read? Opening Paragraph may introduce the idea of what the reader can expect from your study plus your thesis. This is already an introduction.
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Example: This reaction paper deals with the personal and professional commentaries raised by the writer based on the academic text entitled “Health benefits of M. Charantia,” by Bryant C. Acar. The outline of discussion will be based on the points found in the text whereby the writer would want to create an agreement or disagreement.
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Step 5. Organize the body by stating the points and comments.
In each body paragraph, you should be reacting to a different portion of the text. Organize your reactions together into a few common topics so you can write them into paragraphs.
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On the point “One of the health care benefits of M
On the point “One of the health care benefits of M. charantia is it lowers blood cholesterol by its substance known as flavanoids,” Flavanoids must posses an anti-cholesterol to effectively lesson the volume of fat deposits in the body. M. Charantia if possessed abundance of flavanoids must be used as medication for those who experience hypertension, obesity or diabetes.
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Step 6. WRITE THE CONCLUSION
The conclusion could be any of the points raised in the body that will wrap up your idea. It could be a recommendation Example. Based on the points raised by the writer, it is believed that M. charantia could be considered as a wonder herb that will hep prevent various human diseases. However, it is also strongly recommended that further research could be done on its toxicology test and chemecial screening to isolate the flavanoids amongst the chemical components.
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APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT: WRITE A REACTION PAPER ON THE ESSAY TEXT: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOOP HOLES: THE PRICE WE HAVE TO PAY Muneeb Jamal (2015) , KSA College Essay an IELTS Reading Material (2015). British Council Testing Center
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