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Good evidence is unified, relevant, specific, accurate, and ______.
Good evidence is unified, relevant, specific, accurate, and ______.
representative
The introduction should contain background information, a yes or no question, and the ______ thesis.
The introduction should contain background information, a yes or no question, and the ______ thesis.
argumentative
The summary of counterclaims is a brief enumeration of arguments opposing the author's ______.
The summary of counterclaims is a brief enumeration of arguments opposing the author's ______.
stand
Writing style and clarity are important in effectively communicating ______.
Writing style and clarity are important in effectively communicating ______.
Diction, clear paragraphs, and transitions help convey information and establish ______ connections.
Diction, clear paragraphs, and transitions help convey information and establish ______ connections.
Mechanical errors should be ______.
Mechanical errors should be ______.
Proofread essays carefully for clarity and ______.
Proofread essays carefully for clarity and ______.
Plagiarism can result in academic ______.
Plagiarism can result in academic ______.
Credit is necessary when using another person's idea, opinion, theory, or any non-common knowledge ______
Credit is necessary when using another person's idea, opinion, theory, or any non-common knowledge ______
[Blank] is not an excuse for plagiarism.
[Blank] is not an excuse for plagiarism.
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Study Notes
- A position paper discusses one side of an issue and aims to convince readers to take the author's position.
- Essential parts of a position paper include the issue, argumentative thesis, claims, and evidence.
- Good evidence is unified, relevant, specific, accurate, and representative.
- The introduction should contain background information, a yes or no question, and the argumentative thesis.
- The summary of counterclaims is a brief enumeration of arguments opposing the author's stand.
- The body of the paper should elaborate on the claims in the thesis and include evidence to convince readers.
- The conclusion should contain a restatement of the thesis and summarize the main claims.
- Writing style and clarity are important in effectively communicating ideas.
- Diction, clear paragraphs, and transitions help convey information and establish logical connections.
- Mechanical errors should be avoided.
- Proofread essays carefully for clarity and accuracy.
- Plagiarism is a form of stealing.
- Ignorance is not an excuse for plagiarism.
- Credit must be given where it is due.
- Acknowledge the use of someone else's idea, even if it is summarized.
- Credit is necessary when using another person's idea, opinion, theory, or any non-common knowledge information.
- Quotations and paraphrasing require credit.
- Plagiarism can result in academic dishonesty.
- Academic honesty is important.
- Avoiding plagiarism is necessary for academic honesty.
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