Dr. Ray L. Winstead
Professor of Biology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

         Referring to THREE different specific quotes, "problems," or "concerns" cited by the authors from different places in the book, give your personal reaction to each quote, problem, or concern, and tell me why you think the way you do in some depth. (Also include the short quote or a very brief summary of the chosen problem or concern plus the page numbers in the book.) Perhaps you find some of the authors' attitude about different issues, as reflected not only by their explicit statements but also by their choice of words, is something you wish to make a comment about. Tell me what you think. One purpose of this assignment is to stimulate some independent thought. Specifically note that just a summary, description, or evaluation of the book's contents is NOT what I am asking for. To fulfill this assignment you must give your personal reaction to specific parts of the book, perhaps based on your own previous experiences and current perspectives. Your reaction is the most important part of this assignment and should make up most of the paper.  In addition to your comments about three quotes, problems, or concerns from the book, tell me your reaction to the book as a whole - and tell me why. Furthermore, clearly organize and explicitly label the different sections of your paper in the following way:

     I. First Reaction.
           A) Brief Summary and Page numbers
           B) Reaction
     II. Second Reaction.
           A) Brief Summary and Page numbers
           B) Reaction
     III. Third Reaction.
           A) Brief Summary and Page numbers
           B) Reaction
     IV. Overall Reaction to the book