Globalizing Summary

1. Communicate to the reader the main points the author is making

2. Explain clearly the link between the argument the author makes and the evidence they use to support their argument

3. Convince the reader that you have read the piece carefully and completely

4. Well organized with clear and grammatically correct prose

5. Formatted with 12 point Times New Roman font, 1" margins all around and devoid of spelling and punctuation errors

Critical responses serve a slightly different purpose, and are graded accordingly:

1. Develop a clear, original response to the main argument the author is making - this can be a critique, an additional point the author didn't consider, a set of questions that the work raised for you, etc.

2. Support the response with evidence or examples that are directly relevant and convincing

3. Well organized with clear and grammatically correct prose

4. Formatted with 12 point Times New Roman font, 1" margins all around and devoid of spelling and punctuation errors