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Synopsis Group/Individual 40% Reaction Paper Paper
(refer to MO)
Synopsis –Readings-Lecture:
1: Week 6: Theories of Urbanism
2: Week 7: Modern & Post Modern Theory
3: Week 8: Phenomenology: of Meaning and Places
4: Week 9: Critical Regionalism: Kenneth Frampton
Introduction
Subsequent to each thematic lecture, students are required to submit a synopsis in the form of a reaction
paper. Its aim is for the students to read a selected reading in relation to the theme that has been discussed in
class for the week and submit a reaction paper to the text. There will be a total to 4 synopses.
A reaction or response paper requires the writer to analyze a text, then develop commentary related to it. It
requires thoughtful reading, research and writing. It should identify the key points highlighted in the text
and then focus on your personal perspective on issues raised through the text. In addition to your
personal perspective, you should identify experiences or insights that have shaped your perspective.
SYNOPSIS
Reminder
-It is not a direct summary of the reader but a telling the
important details of the reader in your own words.
-Writer may relate to other reader(s) and share related
experience(s) or opinion(s).
-Interpretation and understanding of the reader (accurate,
valid and credible)
Assessment Components
1. Identification of key points from the reading
2. Use of appropriate architectural terminologies and
writing skills in the synopsis
3. Clarity in opinions and reactions
Grades Marks Key points (25%) Appropriateness of Clarity in Opinions and Logical Progression
Terminologies (25%) Reactions (25%) (25%)
D 40-49 Evidence of Some Evidence of Terminologies Weak Clarity in opinions Poor Articulation of
Understanding of Key however poorly communicated and reactions - logical expressions
points through not quite in discussing The Issues/ Supported with Lengthy ending with noticeable
acceptable explanation Concepts/Theories. explanation ambiguous statements
F 0-39 Insufficient Evidence of Insufficient Evidence of Improper opinions and Unable to Articulate /
Understanding of Key Terminologies in discussing the reactions. Not Matching illogical expressions.
points through weak Issues/ Concepts/Theories. the Issues/ Concepts/ Poorly written synopsis.
explanation Theories -Inadequate
Reasons