For this paper, you will compose a 3-page (Times New Roman, double-spaced, one-inch margins, etc.) response to the reading Raymond Williams, “From Medium to Social Practice” in Marxism and Literature.(Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1977): 158-165.

In your paper, imagine that you have been asked to explain the article to one of your fellow students. You should concisely summarize the main points, offer one or two points of critique, and respond to the author’s argument. Some possible questions to consider as you write are:

• What problem is the author trying to address?
• What are the stakes of the author’s argument? In other words, why is it important to the author that I agree with their position?
• What does the author want me to understand or believe?
• Who is the audience that the author is trying to convince?
• What is effective or ineffective about the way the author makes their argument?
• What lingering questions does the author leave unanswered?
• Your paper should:
• • Clearly and concisely articulate both the author’s position and your own
  • Identify at least two points of critique and explain why they are effective or ineffective at supporting the author’s argument
  • Propose the article’s “next steps” by identifying what is missing, what remains unanswered, or how the author’s argument might be usefully applied in another context
  • Have a logical structure and correct spelling and grammar
  • Include a bibliography with proper citations for all sources
  • For more tips and things to think about, check out this online resource: https://owlcation.com/humanities/Sample-Reading-Response-Paper

BOOK: Raymond Williams, “From Medium to Social Practice” in Marxism and Literature.(Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1977): 158-165.