The Science Of Scientific Writing Set B Paragraphs: Intro to Readers' Expectations The Landmark What makes a landmark? Exercise 1 Quiz Landmark should appear early Exercise 2 A kick in the tail A plan for writing landmark-final paras Exercise 3 Exercise 4 Exercise 5 Exercise 6 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: Paragraph Coherence and Cohesion
SET D: Sentences
SET E: Scientific Sections (including Methods)
SET F: Scientific Sections: The Discussion
SET G : Scientific Sections: The Introduction
SET H : The Paper as a Whole
Exercise 3
In Exercise 3 you will "construct" a landmark-final argument map, then a paragraph, from a set of supplied sentences
First you must decide which sentence/s, if any, represent:
- A pointer sentence
- A paragraph-concluding landmark sentence
- Introductory sentence/s (i.e. non-core sentences belonging to the Frame of Reference section)
Then arrange those sentences in a landmark-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 landmark-final paragraph. After you have copied the sentences from the map boxes, make sure to edit the text so that it reads smoothly.
3. Check your work against the model. If your map or paragraph differs from the model, try to understand why, and if you can't ask for assistance (if available). If you are submitting your work for feedback by an instructor, don't change your answer to fit the model. Your initial attempt at the exercise is more informative and will help the instructor to guide you. The model is meant to help you with future exercises.
NB: The model answer will open in a new window. Close the window when you're finished.
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