Guidelines for Reaction Papers:

• In less than one double-spaced, typed page, write a reaction to one of the following: 1) an Internet resource (check the psychology links page within the FVL Web Page), 2) current newspaper or magazine article, 3) an American Psychologist journal article, 4) the APA Monitor, or 5) another source regarding a topic that pertains to current class studies in the field of psychology.
• Include bibliographic information according to FVL style in Student Handbook or a URL at the top of your page, and begin with a 2-3 sentence summary of your resource.
• Continue with an evaluation which may include your interpretation the author's intent or possibly the potential impact of your resource. Be careful not to mislead your audience. If you don't disagree with a questionable quote, statement, or theory, you mislead others into thinking that you are in agreement with it. Carefully analyze the contents of your resource so that your position on the topic is clear.
• Prepare to share briefly the highlights of your reaction orally with the class. Discussion dates will be announced. Written reviews by three or four classmates will be given during a Circulating Papers session.