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Q1. W4. Reaction Paper

This document provides guidance on writing a reaction paper. It defines a reaction paper as an academic essay that describes one's emotions and reactions to a certain person, object, or event in a scholarly manner. It explains that reaction papers have two main parts: 1) a summary of the original work, and 2) expressing one's own reaction to and evaluation of the work. The document outlines the specific components that should be included in each part and provides tips for writing a strong reaction paper such as carefully reading the source material, creating an outline, and justifying one's thoughts with examples.

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Q1. W4. Reaction Paper

This document provides guidance on writing a reaction paper. It defines a reaction paper as an academic essay that describes one's emotions and reactions to a certain person, object, or event in a scholarly manner. It explains that reaction papers have two main parts: 1) a summary of the original work, and 2) expressing one's own reaction to and evaluation of the work. The document outlines the specific components that should be included in each part and provides tips for writing a strong reaction paper such as carefully reading the source material, creating an outline, and justifying one's thoughts with examples.

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SUBJECT CODE: APPLIED 001

SUBJECT TITLE: English for Academic and Professional Purposes

LESSON TITLE: Reaction Paper


MOST ESSENTIAL EARNING COMPETENCIES (MELCs):

 Write a comprehensive review/reaction paper.


CONTENT/CORE CONTENT: Writing the Reaction Paper/ Review/ Critique.

A reaction paper is an essay in which you describe the emotions a certain person,
object or event caused in you. It is not only an expression of your emotion, but a
reaction paper is a type of academic paper that requires ability to present thoughts and
ideas in a scholarly manner.

PURPOSE OF A REACTION PAPER

Let us enumerates the several purposes of the reaction paper.

1. Developing the ability to express oneself in an academic and professional


manner.
2. Reaction papers select one aspect of a larger subject area to explore.
3. The ability to research, understand, and then communicate information is
the essence of being educated.

Reaction papers provide the opportunity for you students to explore a particular
topic, show that you understand the materials, verbal skills in a written format, and
express your own opinion about the topic.

Therefore, the purpose of the reaction paper assignment is multi-fold. It provides


an opportunity to develop precious research, comprehension, and writing skills; and it
also provides you students the chance to have personal input in the conclusion of the
paper.

PARTS OF A REACTION PAPER


Reaction paper has two major parts:

1. A summary of the work. To develop the first part of a report, do the following:

a. Identify the author and title of the work


b. Write an informative summary of the material
c. Condense the content of the work by highlighting its main points and key
supporting points.
d. Use direct quotations from the work.
e. Summarize the material
f. Do not discuss in great detail any single aspect of the work
g. Keep the summary objective and factual

2. Your reaction to the work. To do the second part, do the following:

a. Focus on any or all of the following questions.


b. Discuss how the assigned work relates to ideas and concerns discussed
c. Discuss how the work relates to problems in our present-day world
d. Discuss how also the material relates to your life, experiences, feelings, and
ideas
e. Discuss if the work increases your understanding of a particular issue and if it
changed your perspective in any way
f. Evaluate the merit of your work
g. Recommend the work to others if necessary

TIPS IN WRITING A REACTION PAPER

1. Read the article carefully and understand it well


2. Create a good outline before writing
3. Start with the introduction
4. In the second paragraph, write your first reaction, but concisely
5. In the next paragraphs of your reaction essay, use the same method
6. Finish your reaction paper with a conclusion
7. Always justify why you have this line of thought about the work

Reference:

Bernales, R.A, Biligan, R.J.G., & Aldaca, V.A.T. (2018) English for Academic and
Professional Purposes: A Work-Text for Senior High School, pp 48-53. Malabon
City: Mutya Publishing House, Inc.

PREPARED BY: MAYRIE JOY DESPE

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