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What is the primary goal of citing sources in academic writing?
What is the primary goal of citing sources in academic writing?
- To format the document correctly
- To provide additional information to the reader
- To complicate the argument
- To give credit where credit is due (correct)
Which of the following describes a position paper?
Which of the following describes a position paper?
- An essay presenting an opinion based on facts (correct)
- A summary of existing studies on a topic
- A report on specific phenomena and behaviors
- A document analyzing experimental results
What type of claim is 'Global warming is a human caused phenomenon'?
What type of claim is 'Global warming is a human caused phenomenon'?
- Claim of Opinion
- Claim of Policy
- Claim of Fact (correct)
- Claim of Value
Which APA referencing format is correct for citing a book?
Which APA referencing format is correct for citing a book?
What is the function of a counterclaim in an argument?
What is the function of a counterclaim in an argument?
What kind of report involves detailed documentation and analysis of specific phenomena?
What kind of report involves detailed documentation and analysis of specific phenomena?
What are claims of policy typically concerned with?
What are claims of policy typically concerned with?
In APA style, how should an online journal article be cited?
In APA style, how should an online journal article be cited?
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in academic writing?
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in academic writing?
What structure should you follow for writing a position paper?
What structure should you follow for writing a position paper?
How should a counterargument be utilized in an argumentative essay?
How should a counterargument be utilized in an argumentative essay?
What defines a claim of value in an argument?
What defines a claim of value in an argument?
What distinguishes claims of fact from claims of policy?
What distinguishes claims of fact from claims of policy?
In APA style, how do you format a citation for an article from an online journal?
In APA style, how do you format a citation for an article from an online journal?
What is the main goal of a survey report in research?
What is the main goal of a survey report in research?
What does a laboratory report typically include?
What does a laboratory report typically include?
Flashcards
Thesis Statement
Thesis Statement
A claim that others may argue with, challenge, or oppose.
Citing Sources
Citing Sources
Giving credit to the authors of information used in your work.
Academic Argument
Academic Argument
A presentation of a position, perspective, or point of view backed by evidence.
Position Paper
Position Paper
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Counterclaim
Counterclaim
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Claim of Fact
Claim of Fact
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Claim of Value
Claim of Value
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Claim of Policy
Claim of Policy
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APA Referencing
APA Referencing
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In-text Citation
In-text Citation
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Counterargument
Counterargument
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Evidence in Argument
Evidence in Argument
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Field Report
Field Report
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Laboratory Report
Laboratory Report
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Study Notes
Thesis Statements
- A thesis statement makes a claim that others might dispute or oppose.
Citing Sources
- Crucial for giving credit where due.
- Necessary when using quotes or paraphrasing.
- Supports arguments with evidence from scholarly sources.
Academic Arguments
- Present a position, perspective, or point.
APA Referencing Style
- Books: Author, Title, Year, Publisher
- In-text citation example: (Author's Last Name, Year)
- Articles (Online Journals): Author, Year, Article Title, Journal Title, Volume(Issue), Page Range, DOI
Position Papers
- Argumentative essays.
- Present an opinion based on facts.
- Strong foundation for argument.
- Well-structured: Reason/Claim1-Evidence1, Reason/Claim2-Evidence2, etc.
Counterclaims and Counterarguments
- Counterclaims: Claims that rebut previous claims.
- Counterarguments: Reasons to oppose an idea/theory.
Types of Claims
- Claims of Fact: Focus on debatable subjects believed to be objectively true or untrue. Based on empirical evidence. Examples include the cause of global warming, etc.
- Claims of Value: Assess the inherent goodness or morality of events and value systems. For example: evaluating the merits of various forms of government.
- Claims of Policy: Address courses of action, policies, and problem-solving approaches. Example: suggestions for educational reform.
Claims Evaluation
- Claims of Fact: Empirically verifiable.
- Claims of Value: Based on values/morality.
- Claims of Policy: Evaluate possible courses of action.
Scientific Reports
- Laboratory/Technical Reports: Convey aim, methods, results, and conclusions of scientific experiments.
- Quantitative Techniques: Focus on numerical data collection and analysis.
- Qualitative Techniques: Gather data on experiences, perceptions, and behaviors.
- Experimental Design: Aims to establish causal relationships.
- Measurement Methods: Likert Scales for measuring attitudes and opinions or other forms of surveys.
- Double-barreled Questions: Fallacy in questions that touch upon multiple issues but allow only for one answer.
- Open-ended Questions: Cannot be answered with a yes/no, or other fixed options.
- Closed-ended Questions: Offer options for answers.
- Frequency Tables: Organize large data sets.
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