- A summary of the research question(s), methodology, and main findings of each article discussed. This should be no more than a few sentences to show that you understood the article. The main body of the paper should be devoted to:
- A critique of the article(s)
- Was the methodology appropriate? What, if any, were their flaws?
- Were the conclusions appropriate given the results?
- How can the study be improved? What was good about the article?
- It is very easy to tear apart an article. Find and discuss at least one strength (e.g., strong methodology, interesting/unexplored research question), or discuss why there are no strengths.
- Include one discussion question based on the article(s). These should be open-ended (i.e., not answerable by a yes/no) and foster class discussion.
Response papers should reflect a critical analysis of the assigned material, transcending the “I feel…” syndrome.