Section I: Summarize the main arguments of the text/film in XXXXXXXXXXwords In the first sentence, you should introduce the title of the work you’re summarizing and the author(s). Focus only on what...

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Section I: Summarize the main arguments of the text/film in 300-400 words In the first sentence, you should introduce the title of the work you’re summarizing and the author(s). Focus only on what this text says. Describe the arguments and main points so that someone would understand what the text was about if they’d only read your summary. Do not refer to other works and do not include your own assessments of what the text says in the summary section. Use signal phrases to indicate that the ideas you are presenting come from the source you’re summarizing. For example: “the author argues,” “the author claims,” “she notes,” “he criticizes,” etc. You may use quotations in the summary if you want, but the total number of lines dedicated to quotations should not exceed 2 lines. Use in-text citations for all quotes and paraphrases. Section II - Respond to the article in 300-400 words Answer all of the following questions in the response section: What do you agree with? What do you disagree with? What are your thoughts on what the text says? How do this text’s claims compare or contrast to other texts in the course? You may use quotations if you want, but the total number of lines dedicated to quotations should not exceed 2 lines. Use in-text citations for all quotes and paraphrases. Do not use any sources we haven’t read in the course. Grading Rubric for Response Papers: 40% Summary section seems to accurately describe the assigned text. 40% Response section seems to demonstrate critical thought about the text and other texts in the class. 10% Paper format and length seem to be correct (400-800 words is around 1.5-3 pages). 10% Paper is written in Standard American English, and sentence-level errors do not interfere with understanding. Please note I will not provide much or any feedback on response papers. I generally skim these papers only to make sure they’re generally on track. Feedback is provided for all other writing assignments in the course. Instructions for All Writing Assignments Format Notes Use Times New Roman size 12 font, 1-inch margins, and double space the paper. Do not include a title page. Do not include a bibliography or works cited page on a response paper. In-text citations should be in MLA form, which requires you to add a parenthetical at the end of any sentence or clause that has been quoted or paraphrased. The parenthetical should list the last name of the author (if not already stated in the signal phrase) and the page number the quote or paraphrase came from (if the source has page numbers). For more help with MLA, see OWL RSCC’s page. Examples of in-text citations using MLA parenthetical citations: • Despite the importance of political organizing around sexuality, it is clear “sexual orientation cannot exist without gender identity” (Jones 22). • Livingstone considers gendered desires a natural phenomenon (14), but Leung considers it learned behavior (342).