The Science Of Scientific Writing Set 11 Set 11-A challenge • Bases • Copremises • Evaluations • Example • Polishing • Pick your challenge • Final.
OVERVIEW: The way to well-written science
PART I: Paragraphs and Sentences
SET A: Paragraphs: The Maps Behind Them
SET B: Paragraphs: Using Maps to Meet Readers' Expectations
SET C: Paragraphs with Something Extra: Points and Tails
SET D: The Generic Section: Expectations and Maps as Blueprints
SET E: Scientific Sections: The Methods and Results
SET F: Scientific Sections: The Discussion
SET G : Scientific Sections: The Introduction
SET H : Sentences
SET I : The Paper as a Whole
PART II: The Paper and its Sections
SET 1: Argument Parts
SET 2: Indicator Words
SET 4: Locating Arguments in Prose
SET 5: Rationale's Essay Planner
SET 6: Evidence in Arguments: Basis Boxes
Synthesis 1: Position-Early Paragraphs
Synthesis 2: Position-Final Paragraphs
Synthesis 3: Writing a Discussion I
Synthesis 4: Writing a Discussion II
Evaluation
Evaluation stage...
1. Drag this thumbnail onto the workspace then evaluate the map.
Drag this image onto the workspace to proceed. You must be using the inbuilt browser in Rationale 1.3 or later.
Hints
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Use the map above even if you already made one in the Big Challenge
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Evaluate one branch at a time working from the bottom to the top of each branch
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Evaluate all the claims in a reason or objection before evaluating the reason or objection itself (refer to set 11 if you need a refresher)
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Add sticky notes to the map to remind yourself of why you evaluated way you did at key points
2. Check your map against the model answer by dragging this thumbnail onto the workspace.
Drag this image onto the workspace to proceed. You must be using the inbuilt browser in Rationale 1.3 or later.
3. Click here to go to the next stage of this challenge.
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