History and Political Science/Gayle Rubin The response should include some commentary on the assigned readings and questions you would like to pose for our discussion. Responses will be graded according to (1) evidence that you actually did the reading for the week, (2) clarity in your thinking and your prose, and (3) insight in your analysis or argument. Be specific in your response. Avoid generalizations and sweeping abstractions. Engage the texts and arguments in their detail.