{"id":4272,"date":"2017-02-27T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-28T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?p=4272"},"modified":"2020-08-02T07:43:29","modified_gmt":"2020-08-02T14:43:29","slug":"how-to-write-a-response-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-response-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Response Paper That Will Get a Great Response"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s say you and your pals have just watched the latest superhero movie, and one of your friends asks, \u201cSo what did ya think?\u201d Your response might be something like, \u201cIt was awesome! I loved the fight scenes and the CGI!\u201d Or you might respond, \u201cMan, that sucked! The story didn\u2019t even make sense!\u201d<\/p>\n

Now let\u2019s say you\u2019re assigned a response paper. Your first thought would be to write something similar, right? You think you\u2019d write your response<\/i>\u2014what you liked or didn\u2019t like about a movie or article.<\/p>\n

You might think <\/i>that, but you\u2019d be wrong.<\/p>\n

A response paper doesn’t simply express your opinion. It’s an analytical essay that presents an informed response to a work, such as an article, book, movie, or play.<\/p>\n

If you already feel lightheaded and are experiencing shortness of breath because you have no idea how to move from a basic opinion to an analytical analysis, don\u2019t panic just yet.<\/p>\n

Consider me a one-woman Emergency Response Team.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m here to stabilize you and explain what you need to know to learn how to write a response paper that will get a great response from your prof.<\/p>\n

What to Avoid in a Response Paper<\/h2>\n

As an emergency response professional, I\u2019m here to tell you that there are things you definitely should not do<\/b> when writing a response paper.<\/p>\n

WARNING: Engaging in the following writing strategies can be dangerous and\/or harmful to your response essay grade. Use <\/b>only <\/i><\/b>by permission of your instructor.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t read the article only once<\/h3>\n

Reading an article only once will give you a  general idea about the author\u2019s arguments, sure. But you won\u2019t get a complete understanding on the first read. Trust me, read it a few times (and take some notes<\/a> as you do). You\u2019ll be happy you did.<\/p>\n\t

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Don\u2019t focus on summary<\/h3>\n

Remember, this is a response<\/i> essay. If you\u2019re writing a summary<\/a>, you\u2019re simply reporting back the information. It doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re responding. It\u2019s okay to include a brief section of summary within your paper, but the focus should be response.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t write about how you feel<\/i><\/h3>\n

In the world of academia and response essays, your feelings (whether you loved it or hated it) aren\u2019t the point. Think academically. You need to analyze<\/em> and respond<\/i> to what you\u2019ve read<\/a>. (I\u2019ll explain more about this later.)<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t write in first person<\/h3>\n

In rare cases, your prof might allow you to use first person. Usually, though, you\u2019ll see lots of red ink if you use first person<\/a>. Follow standard academic format and stick with third person<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Okay, now that you have been officially instructed on what not<\/i> to do, here\u2019s what you need to do to write a super response essay.<\/p>\n

How to Write a Response Paper That Will Get a Great Response<\/h2>\n

Take a few deep breaths. Relax. Things are going to be fine. I\u2019ve come prepared with my Emergency Response Kit and am here to help you through how to write a response paper.<\/p>\n

DIRECTIONS: Apply the following writing strategies to your response paper (unless otherwise directed by your instructor).<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Identify the focus and key arguments<\/h3>\n

Highlight or underline the key arguments of the article. Think about:<\/p>\n