Article Critical Summary and Response (1,000 words )
Length: 1,000 words
Format: Microsoft Word document, double-spaced, 12-point font in Times New Roman, with MLA-style first-page heading, headers, etc. (Use your MLA Template)
Your summary/response should contain the following elements:
Introduction – Introduction and context/background
including thesis. Give a brief overview of the article identifying the title
and author. The introduction should include any key information about the
article as well as your fully developed thesis stating your main
point about the article.
Body Paragraphs 2 Options:
Option 1
I. Introduction with thesis
II. Summary of main point
III. Points You agree with
IV. Points you disagree with
Option 2
I. Introduction with thesis
Summarize point 1; agree or disagree
Summarize point 2; agree or disagree
Summarized point 3; agree or disagree
Concluding paragraph – End essay with a summary of your
response.
*All paragraphs should be a minimum of 5 sentences each.

