* State what you think are the most important conclusions the authors draw
* Disagree with one or more of the authors, if you think that the evidence doesnt support the points being made, or if you think the author is missing something important
* Connect the material from each of the readings to each other
* Connect the material you read with things youve read or talked about in other courses, whether in sociology or not
* Say what you found most interesting or unexpected about the readings, and say why
* Draw out the implications of the authors arguments for reducing inequality
* Point out something debatable the authors have said and argue it from the other side
* Explain what you think are the most important points that each reading made
