The Science Of Scientific Writing Set C Paragraphs with something extra: points and tails Paragraphs that end with a bang! Using maps to write Point-final paragraphs Exercise 1 Exercise 2 Exercise 3 Further ideas on Point-final paragraphs Exercise 4 Paragraphs that are short, or have a tail Final Page.
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
Exercise 3
The procedure for Exercise 3 is the same as for Exercise 1. You will "construct" a Point-Final map, then a paragraph, from a set of supplied sentences
First you must decide which sentence/s, if any, represent:
- A Framing Sentence
- A paragraph-concluding Point Sentence
- Introductory sentence/s (i.e. non-core sentences that precede the Framing Sentence)
Then arrange those sentences in a Point-final map as per the previously suggested format (see here).
1. Drag the image of the seven sentences below onto the Rationale Workspace, and then rearrange the individual sentences as per the above instructions. For the dragging to work, you must be viewing this page using Rationale's inline browser.
2. Then use the map as the basis for a Point-final paragraph. After you have copied the sentences from the map boxes, make sure to edit the text so that it reads smoothly.
No Model Answer is supplied. Feedback will be provided by your instructor (if available).
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