arw1_w9_response_writing

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RESPONSE WRITING
F2024: W9_14.10-18.10.2024

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OUTCOMES
To extend knowledge regarding the response writing theme.
To identify an approach to each response writing.
To discuss an idea in the suggested article for the upcoming response writing.

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RESPONDING TO WRITING
As we read to explore the ideas of other writers on our topic, we may find that we agree or disagree with an
author's ideas, or an idea from an article may remind us of our own experiences. We may also find a particular
idea interesting because it helps us see the world in a new way.
Teachers are often interested not only in your understanding of an article, but also in your reactions to it. Thus,
as a university student, you may be asked to write responses to the material you are reading for a class.
When you write a response, you are having a short conversation with the author, explaining what his ideas
mean to you. Also, writing a response gives you a chance to practice paraphrasing, a skill you will need often as
you integrate evidence into your research paper.
(Dollahite & Haun, 2012)

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IN PAIRS, DISCUSS
What response writing is
Its importance
Its relevance to academic and professional contexts
Note: focus on the information from the previous slide!

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THREE CHARACTERISTICS OF A RESPONSE
1. Responses are subjective.
2. Responses vary in content.
3. Responses vary in length.
(Dollahite & Haun, 2012)

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1. RESPONSES ARE SUBJECTIVE.
This means you explain your opinion, perception, or insight about an idea or ideas in the article.
(Dollahite & Haun, 2012)

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2. RESPONSES VARY IN CONTENT.
Personal Experience
Write about an idea in the article that matches your own experience or reminds you of something you or someone
you know has experienced.
Application
Write about something that illustrates an idea in the article. This might be something you have read or heard that
applies to or supports what the author has written.
Agree/Disagree
Write about a point the author makes that you strongly agree or disagree with. In your response include an
explanation of why you think this way.
(Dollahite & Haun, 2012)

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3. RESPONSES VARY IN LENGTH.
The length depends on such factors as the requirements of your assignment and the length of the original
source.
(Dollahite & Haun, 2012)

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IDENTIFY THE APPROACH IN EACH RESPONSE WRITING:
Personal Experience
Write about an idea in the article that matches your own experience or reminds you of something you or someone
you know has experienced.
Application
Write about something that illustrates an idea in the article. This might be something you have read or heard that
applies to or supports what the author has written.
Agree/Disagree
Write about a point the author makes that you strongly agree or disagree with. In your response include an
explanation of why you think this way.
(Dollahite & Haun, 2012)

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TECHNIQUES FOR THINKING ABOUT A RESPONSE
1. Have a written conversation with the writer.
2. Look over your notes and choose one or two ideas you want to pursue further.
3. Explain your response to the writer’s idea.
(Dollahite & Haun, 2012)

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1. HAVE A WRITTEN CONVERSATION WITH THE WRITER.
To write a response, begin by reading your source again as if you were talking to the writer.
As you read, jot down notes about places where you would interrupt the writer to give your opinion, ask a
question, or relate a similar idea or experience you have had.
(Dollahite & Haun, 2012)

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THE SECOND TECHNIQUE IS
To look over your notes and choose one or two ideas you want to pursue further.
(Dollahite & Haun, 2012)

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3. EXPLAIN YOUR RESPONSE TO THE WRITER’S IDEA.
Once you have identified the specific idea you plan to discuss and provided an explanation of what this means in
your own words (a paraphrase), you can begin to discuss your reaction to this idea using one of the approaches
suggested in Three Characteristics of a Response.
(Dollahite & Haun, 2012)

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A RESPONSE USING
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
APPROACH
1.
Underline the author and
article title in the
introduction to the response
above.
2.
Put a vertical slash at the
beginning and end of the
quote from the article.
3.
Circle the student's
explanation of the idea that
she is interested in from the
article.

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A RESPONSE USING
APPLICATION
APPROACH
1.
Underline the author's name and
title of the article in the
introduction above.
2.
Put a vertical slash at the
beginning and end of the quote
from the article.
3.
Circle the student's explanation
of the idea from the article that
he is interested in.
4.
This student gives an example of
his point about heroes. Where
does his example begin? Mark
this place with an X.

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A RESPONSE USING
AGREE/DISAGREE
APPROACH
1.
Circle the name of the
author and the article title in
the response above.
2.
Put a vertical slash at the
beginning and end of the
quotes from the article.
3.
Circle the student's
explanation of this quote.
What words does the
student use to introduce her
explanation?
4.
Where does the student
begin to discuss how she
disagrees with the author?
Mark this place with an X.

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TWO STEPS FOR WRITING A RESPONSE
1. Write an introduction that includes the author and title, and the idea you plan to discuss.
2. Write your response or reaction to a part of the article.
(Dollahite & Haun, 2012)

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INTRODUCING YOUR RESPONSE
In your introduction include the following:
The name of the author and the title of the article
A paraphrase of the specific point from the article that you plan to discuss.You may also want to include a quote
of the idea you are discussing.
(Dollahite & Haun, 2012)

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YOU MAY CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TWO FORMATS
(Dollahite & Haun, 2012)

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YOU MAY CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TWO FORMATS
(Dollahite & Haun, 2012)

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EXPLAINING YOUR RESPONSE TO THE IDEA
Once you have identified the specific idea you plan to discuss and provided an explanation of what this means in
your own words (a paraphrase), you can begin to discuss your reaction to this idea using one of the approaches.
(Dollahite & Haun, 2012)

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CHOOSE ONE OF THE TWO RESPONSE FORMATS AND WRITE AN
INTRODUCTION USING THE INFORMATION BELOW

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IN A SMALL GROUP, DISCUSS YOUR RESPONSE TO THE ARTICLE

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INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
Read the article “Coping with procrastination” (available on Moodle).
Write a response to it using any of three approaches (i.e. Personal Experience, Application, Agree/Disagree).
Bring the response to the next class.