Critical Thinking Reaction Papers

Critical Thinking Reaction Papers

By questioning accepted tenets of truth, morality, and the status quo in general, these papers are designed to assist you in examining your social world from a critical perspective. Generally, you will be asked to look at yourself, the social construction of reality, agents of socialization, and the relationship between them. Your reaction papers should follow this format: an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement, the body of the paper that includes applicable sociological concepts central to the topic, and a concluding sentence. In most instances, it will be difficult to effectively answer all aspects of the question in less than one page, but it cannot be longer than two well-written pages. Type using font size 12 and double-space (1.5 space is acceptable) your papers. You will be graded on how well you illustrate your knowledge of the subject with effective application of relevant sociological concepts, examples, and theories. Proper grammar and spelling will also be taken into account when assessing a grade. I realize that this can be a potentially frustrating or intimidating exercise, but writing is an exercise in which one improves with practice and I am more than willing to assist anyone. Please use the Writing Center in CCTR #270 and http://owl.english.purdue.edu. Online writing assistance is also available at