Guidelines
Structure of the reportReports are limited to one page of text
- First half: identify one idea in the paper that you feel is a major contribution or a major limitation, explain it, and discuss why it is important
- Second half: describe one idea of yours that builds on the paper and expand on that idea as much as possible (why this is an interesting extension, why it is doable, how can it be done)
Focus on depth, not breadth
- This limit is indended to force you to write concisely (and to reduce overall workload)
- Try to utilize the page well: the more you elaborate on your thoughts, the more complete the report will be.
Email me your report before the beginning of each class
- I am not interested in seeing three major contributions/limitations and ten new ideas, each of which is described in one sentence. I want to see just one, explained well.
- Your report is not meant to be a summary, or an abstract of the paper.
- It is not meant to show me that you skimmed the paper.
- I want to see how you think, and how you can express an opinion or idea in a clear, concise, and well-justified manner.
Examples of some good reaction reports
- This is important. I want to see your thoughts before the paper is discussed in class with the whole group.
- Text, PDF, MSWord, Apple Pages formats are all acceptable.
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