MODULE 17

Expressing Personal Opinions in Written

Forms
In this module, we will first discuss the
characteristics of a paper that can be
classified into three: reaction paper, review
paper, and a critique paper. Generally their
names differ, but they all have one common
characteristic—they express the writer’s
opinions.
REACTION PAPER
• The term “reaction paper” is most
commonly used at the elementary level.
This paper allows or asks a person to write a
reaction on something that he or she had
seen, heard or experienced.
In doing a reaction paper, here are some of the
questions that you need to ask:
• What is the main topic of the reading material
or item that I will be reacting to?
• What are its strengths and weaknesses?
• Do I ahree with the points, arguments, and
claims of the writer? What are my reactions
toward the content?
REVIEW PAPER
A review paper has a content that is slightly on
the next level of critical thinking. A review
paper is usually a term used for the writeup of
journalists or columnists expressing their
personal opinions. But aside from personal
opinions, a review paper balances opinions
with facts, thus giving the paper a more
matured outlook.
CRITIQUE PAPER
This is the most academic in nature among the three.
The critique paper is commonly used in senior high
school, in college, and even in graduate school. It may
be the most challenging to write among the three types
of paper. It is an intellectual discourse integrating just a
few personal opinions, many facts supported by
sources, and other aspects such as the integration of
other theories or similar phenomena and the
relationship of the issue to other things in the world.
TIPS FOR WRITING A REACTION, A
REVIEW AND A CRITIQUE PAPER
• FORMAT
1. Paper size: 8.5” x 11
2. Spacing: Double-spaced
3. Font: Times New Roman
4. Font size: 12
5. Margins: 1 inch on all sides
6. Footer: Page number (Page ___ of ___ )
7. Header: School logo (left side), your name (right side)
• COVER PAGE

The cover page should contain the title of

your paper, your name, the name of your
teacher, the date you have submitted the
paper, your section/year, and the name of
your school.
 • THE CONTENT
In writing the content, follow the specifications indicated in the format
section. The content of your paper should also include the introduction,
the body and the conclusion. Here are some tips on how to get you
started in writing your paper
1. Read or watch the material or subject of your paper.
2. Choose three major points that you would like to emphasize and
focus in your paper.
3. Define what your thesis statement is.
4. Apply the writing process suggested in Module 11
5. Have a conclusive statement.
WHAT TO AVOID DOING
You should not merely summarize what you have experienced. You
should also not simply write wjat you think. Make sure that you
summarize and that you give a balanced outlook on the facts and your
personal opinions. Aside from these, you should also relate the matter
with other things in this world.