2+Response+Structure

There is no ‘correct’ way to structure your response. The aim is to critically evaluate the arguments of the two authors. You should choose the structure which you find easiest to write and read.
 * __ Critical response to two articles __**


 * Structure One **


 * Introduction **
 * Background / general information to introduce the topic
 * Introduce the articles: Title, Author, Date
 * Briefly summarise the main **//overall//** view of each author (one sentence per author)
 * Thesis statement (e.g. This essay will….. This essay is a response to …… )
 * Body paragraph 1 **
 * Summarise **//one//** of the first author’s key arguments
 * Refer to some of the evidence and/or examples the author uses to support the argument
 * Body paragraph 2 **
 * Summarise **//one//** of the second author’s key arguments (related to the argument of the first author)
 * Refer to some of the evidence and/or examples the second author uses
 * Body paragraph 3 **
 * Critically evaluate the argument of the first author
 * Critically evaluate the argument of the second author
 * Compare/contrast the strengths and weaknesses of both
 * Body paragraph 4 **
 * Summarise **//another//** argument of the first author
 * Refer to the evidence the author uses to support the argument

** Body paragraph 5 **
 * Summarise **//another//** argument of the second author (related to the first author’s argument)
 * Refer to the evidence the second author uses

** Body paragraph 6 **
 * Critically evaluate the argument of the first author
 * Critically evaluate the argument of the second author
 * Compare/contrast the strengths and weaknesses of both
 * Conclusion **


 * Restate each author’s main ideas
 * Give a brief summary of the main strengths and weaknesses of each author and (based on this) which is stronger overall
 * Considering the views of the authors, give your own comments on the topic. This can include your opinion/ recommendations/ final thoughts on the topic.


 * Structure 2 **


 * Introduction **


 * Background / general information to introduce the topic area
 * Introduce the articles: Title, Author, Date
 * Briefly summarise the main **//overall//** view of each author (one sentence per author)
 * Thesis statement (e.g. This essay will….. This essay is a response to …… )
 * Body paragraph 1 **


 * Summarise the key arguments (at least 2) of the first author
 * Refer to some of the evidence and/or examples the author uses to support each argument
 * Body paragraph 2 **


 * Critically evaluate the arguments of the first author (identify any: illogical or unsupported statements, over-generalisations, exaggeration, bias, possible lack of credibility etc). Also comment on any strengths.
 * Body paragraph 3 **


 * Summarise the key arguments (at least 2) of the second author
 * Refer to some of the evidence and/or examples the author uses to support each argument
 * Body paragraph 4 **


 * Critically evaluate the arguments of the second author (identify any: illogical or unsupported statements, over-generalisations, exaggeration, bias, possible lack of credibility etc).
 * Also comment on any strengths.
 * ** Contrast with the first author. **


 * Conclusion **


 * Restate each author’s main ideas
 * Give a brief summary of the main strengths and weaknesses of each author and (based on this) which is stronger overall
 * Considering the views of the authors, give your own comments on the topic. This can include your opinion/ recommendations/ final thoughts on the topic.


 * Structure 3 **


 * Introduction **


 * Background / general information to introduce the topic area
 * Introduce the articles: Title, Author, Date
 * Briefly summarise the main **//overall//** view of each author (one sentence per author)
 * Thesis statement (e.g. This essay will….. This essay is a response to …… )
 * Body paragraph 1 **


 * Summarise the 1st argument of the first author
 * Refer to some of the evidence and/or examples the author uses to support each argument
 * Critically evaluate the argument (identify any: illogical or unsupported statements, over-generalisations, exaggeration, bias, possible lack of credibility etc). Also comment on any strengths.
 * Body paragraph 2 **


 * Summarise the 2nd argument of the first author
 * Refer to some of the evidence and/or examples the author uses to support each argument
 * Critically evaluate the argument (identify any: illogical or unsupported statements, over-generalisations, exaggeration, bias, possible lack of credibility etc). Also comment on any strengths.
 * Body paragraph 3 **


 * Summarise the 3rd argument of the first author
 * Refer to some of the evidence and/or examples the author uses to support each argument
 * Critically evaluate the argument (identify any: illogical or unsupported statements, over-generalisations, exaggeration, bias, possible lack of credibility etc). Also comment on any strengths.
 * Body paragraph 4,5 &6 **


 * ** As for the first author **
 * Also comment on any strengths. Contrast with the first author.
 * Conclusion **

Author: Laura Crawford
 * Restate each author’s main ideas
 * Give a brief summary of the main strengths and weaknesses of each author and (based on this) which is stronger overall
 * Considering the views of the authors, give your own comments on the topic. This can include your opinion/ recommendations/ final thoughts on the topic