Your goal is to take part in that conversation by attacking the readings when you see weaknesses, supporting them with specific examples when you see strengths, and most importantly by making comparisons or contrasts between the different arguments. If you are convinced that an argument is totally correct, think about potential criticisms, and discuss why you think those criticisms are misplaced or unconvincing. In general, think beyond is this right or wrong? and more about under what conditions and assumptions are this right, and when could it be wrong, and why? Preparing a structured response, synthesizing a coherent (but not necessarily a definitive) conclusion, and avoiding vagueness will be a great help in this regard.
Goals to aim for:
-shows an excellent understanding of the arguments and is able to draw specific parallels or highlight contrasts among them
-focuses on making strong and specific arguments about the readings
-avoids summarizing, or integrates summaries seamlessly into the analysis-is well-written, polished, and clearly structured
-provides precise, well-constructed, and substantiated arguments
-displays original thinking and careful analysis
-carefully considers the implications and implicit assumptions of theories, and is able to evaluate competing explanations
-provides a clear and sustained line of thought
-consider potential counter-arguments and critiques of the points made in the response
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