UWP 23, Winter 2019 Reading Responses Five times this quarter, you will write a 350-500 word (do not exceed 600 words please) reading response to texts we read. All the readings can be found on Canvas. On the day that the response is due to Canvas, bring a hard copy to class for discussion with others. Each response is 50 points. Learning Outcomes for these responses: • Able to effectively write purpose-driven papers that include body paragraph sections and a variety of connective devices, and are sensitive to genre and audience expectations • Able to integrate outside sources to support opinions, arguments, and counterarguments with citation of sources; demonstrates ability to summarize, paraphrase, and critically analyze sources • Able to read and comprehend university-level text The topic for each response is: Response & Text, Topic, Instructions Due Date 1 “AnyU” by Rebeka Nathan M, 1/14 Introduce the text, summarize (outline summary) what Nathan is claiming in the text, and discuss a “problem” or unresolved issue that she presents. 2 “As Others See Us” by Rebeka Nathan M, 1/28 Introduce the text, summarize (key-point summary) what Nathan is claiming in the text, and discuss a “problem” or unresolved issue that she presents. 3 “Belonging” by Daniel Chambliss & Christopher Takacs M, 2/4 How does Chambliss’ perspective on universities as “membership” institutions fit with your own value of higher education in your life? 4 “Beach Cruisers at UC Davis: Living in the Slow Lane” by Kim-Thu Pham and/or “Advice from a Formerly Lonely College Student” by Emery Bergmann M, 2/11 Write a reflection about how purposeful your time is spent at UCD. What has influenced your time so far (goals, obstacles, questions)? K. Crosby, Adapted from an assignment by P. Serviss 5 “Let’s Waste College on the Old” by Paul Glastris and “UC Davis Student to Hit High Note With Walk at Graduation” by Julia-Ann Easley M, 2/18 What do these articles add to our conversations of higher education? Why? Each response is worth 50 points. It will be assessed as follows: 45-50 (A) This entry is exceptional. It is thorough, making ideas and concepts from the reading clear to the reader. Its organization allows the reader to follow from introduction, into developed ideas, and concludes with clarity. Summary and paraphrasing are always within an appropriate context and are attributed to the source. Its language is precise and descriptive, and contains few errors, none of which interrupt understanding. 40-44 (B) This entry is good. It is complete, presenting and developing ideas from the text in a way that has overall organization and focus. It expresses concepts well, but evidence may not be used strategically. Summary and paraphrasing are usually within an appropriate context and are attributed to the source. Its language is precise and descriptive, and contains few persistent errors, none of which interrupt understanding. 35-39 (C) This entry is passing. It is not thorough; ideas from the text may not be presented with a sense of purpose. It expresses concepts relevant to the text, but evidence may not be used strategically. Summary and paraphrasing are often within an appropriate context and are attributed to the source. Concepts are apparent but not precise. Its language may be generalized and with multiple errors. 34-0 (D/F) This entry does not pass. It is incomplete, not following the instructions above, or is very difficult to understand. K. Crosby, Adapted from an assignment by P. Serviss
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