The Science Of Scientific Writing Synthesis Exercise |
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PART I: Paragraphs and Sentences SET A: Paragraphs: One Main Sentence SET B: Paragraphs: With an Introduction SET C: Paragraphs: Main Sentence Last
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 |
Download the document Malachite.doc. It provides the Introduction and Results sections for an imaginary paper for which you have to write the Discussion. Procedure: A. Compose the central argument of the Discussion as an argument map with the top claim as: Our findings support previous speculation that the skin of the Malachite Marmoset has photosynthetic capabilities. B. Write up a Discussion with at least 3 paragraphs. The first paragraph should be Point-final and provide a brief map for the main body of the Discussion. All the paragraphs in the main body should be point-early. There should be a concluding point-final paragraph. Notes: 1. Some interpretative hints have been added after each sub-section of the Results.These are NOT part of the Results section proper, since there should be no (or an absolute minimum of) any interpretation in that section.But they will help you in composing the map and the text.
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