Reading review of Richard Rice’s “Fragments of Meaning: When Suffering Comes to You” Instructions:
I. Title/Author: State the title of reading being reviewed.
II. Thesis statement: In one sentence (“The thesis of this reading is that…”) summarize the mainpoint the author makes. The thesis is the central argument advanced by the author.
III. Overview: A two-paragraph introductory description of the reading. Give a succinct description of the issue under discussion (as you understand it) and how the author approaches and develops the topic. Then utilize a paragraph to discuss the importance of the topic to the dialogue between science and religion.
IV. Key points: List 3 central points the author makes that are essential to his/her argument. Each of these must be a critical point adding insight to the meaning of the text. These may be listed as 1,2, and 3, BUT A PARAGRAPH FORMAT MUST BE USED. While the statements must be in your own words, brief citations from the authors may be utilized to exemplify your claims. If you use an author’s phrase or sentence, give appropriate credit to avoid the penalities of plagiarism.
V. Personal Response: Why is this reading significant or surprising? What difference do the concepts discussed in the reading make in real life? Did you find the information new? What aspects of the piece were thought-provoking or challenging? Were the arguments convincing and what did they add to your understanding? Were the arguments convincing and what did they add to your understanding? Finally, what difference has this reading made in your own perspective on the issues involved in the topic? Be certain to address all parts of this question.