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What are the parts of a reaction paper?

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The parts of a reaction paper are (in order) the introduction of the given topic, the body of the topic, and the conclusion of the given topic.

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Is it easy to write a reaction paper?

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It depends on your topic and level of writing skills. In general, a reaction paper is an easier paper to write than others (like research papers).

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How do I know when my reaction paper is wrong?

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A reaction paper is never wrong - it's based on your opinion. Just make sure you understand your topic well and use evidence to support your opinions.

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How can I make sure my reaction paper is effective?

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It will be effective if it shows your opinion on a specific position, but you make sure to still discuss another position.

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What are different types of reaction papers?

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Reaction papers include research papers, sample essays, argumentative or persuasive essays, narrative, descriptive and reaction/response essays, or comparison/contrast and cause/effect essays.

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Do I need to use a computer for this?

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No. You can write your paper by hand if you would prefer.

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How many pages should a reaction paper have?

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It depends on the parameters you're given, but generally, a reaction paper should be 1-5 pages in length.

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How do I write a reaction paper about Beowulf?

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Determine what type of reaction paper you want to write and go from there. If you want to do a response essay, pick something in the story that really jumped out at you and write about that.

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How can I write a reaction paper about our leadership training?

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You can gather any and all written documents regarding leadership training to then break down and assess, and begin your paper from there.

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How long should a reaction paper be?

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It depends on what your instructions and guidelines but generally, they are 1-5 pages long.

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