Introduction
For each set of assigned readings, you will write a reading
response. A reading guide for each set of readings is provided
to focus your response and prepare you for class discussion.
- There are 3 reading responses, each worth 5 points. The
points are assigned according to the rubric below.
- Please answer all the questions in the reading guide in
your response.
- Responses should be no more than 2-3 pages long if written
in a Times 12-point font and double-spaced
- All responses must be submitted via email (bell@sfu.ca)
by midnight on the day they are due.
Reading Guides
(Links will be activated when available.)
Reading Response #1
Reading Response #2
Reading Response #3
Evaluation Rubric
| 5 points |
Answers are complete,
well written, coherent, reflect a deep understanding of
the readings, and express unique ideas and insights not
offered by most of the class. |
| 4
points |
Answers
are well written and coherent, show evidence of having read
the text carefully, and understood it fully. They address
all components of the questions posed in a clear and intelligible
way. |
| 3
points |
Answers
are clearly written and address all components of the questions,
but some answers are superficial, confused or reflect a
hasty, incomplete or confused reading of the text. |
| 2
points |
Answers
are incomplete, somewhat difficult to comprehend, or reflect
a hasty reading of the text. |
| 1
point |
Answers
attempt to address the questions in some way, but some do
not make use of any specific knowledge gained from the text,
and may be made up. |
| 0
points |
Nothing
is submitted, or questions are not answered at all, or answers
are incomprehensible. |
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