Response paper 1

Pick one type of Jewish narrative that we have examined in class. How does it structure Jewish views of the past and the present?

Students must complete three out of the four papers assigned throughout the semester. For papers one through three, you must reference at least three course readings and at least three supplementary sources. Scholarly books and articles are preferable to websites. Review the reading, writing, and researching page.

Each paper should be three to five pages. Papers must follow the writing requirements.

Please do not hesitate to email me with questions, to make an appointment to meet with me in my office, or to talk to me before or after class about your papers. I am happy to answer any questions or concerns that you might have and to provide any guidance that I can.

I encourage you to take advantage of the services at the Writing Center (Newman library second floor, Library Commons), which exists in order to help you become the best writer you can be.

Paper rewrite option. For papers one through three, students who receive a B or lower have the option to rewrite their papers. You must get in touch with me within one week of receiving your graded paper in order to discuss rewriting. Once I approve the rewrite, you will have one week to turn in a revised paper. Rewritten papers will not be accepted or graded unless you have spoken to me before rewriting. Rewrites will be graded with an expectation of improvement. If you do not address the concerns outlined in my comments on your first submission, your rewrite grade may be lower than your original grade. The final grade for the paper will be the average between the grades for your first attempt and the rewrite.