Perceived Discrimination and Homesickness
“Perceived Discrimination” (Poyrazil & Lopez,2017)
Response should assume an interested academic reader who is unfamiliar with the original reading but has some interest in the topic. In the Response, provide a general overview of the reading and then highlight a few points from the reading to discuss in more detail. For example, choosing to agree with a point made by the author, disagree with a point, or discuss why a particular point is interesting, important, or problematic. Be sure to support ideas with explanations or examples.
Assessment Criteria:
- Response includes an appropriate and accurate summary of the original source.
- Response identifies interesting points from reading to discuss and possibly agree or disagree with, demonstrating evidence of critical engagement with the text.
- Claims are supported with sufficient explanation and/or examples.
- Response appropriately uses or adapts conventional features of summaries and critiques, such as reporting verbs, verb tense, evaluative language, APA citation to the source, and proper use of quotations.
- Response meets the assignment guidelines including all drafts submitted.