A Sample Essay
Paper on the Effects of LSD, Either As
Treatment or Recreational Drugs
The style of writing
favoured in the sciences is concise, precise, and accurate. Ideas flow clearly
and coherently.
This includes personal
experience as well as peer-reviewed publications. Wide range of relevant,
current, and credible sources is used.
Depth and breadth of
knowledge demonstrated: including relevant theories, ideas, concepts covered
with clear explanation, and with clear recognition of the provisional nature of
knowledge and/or multiple perspectives possible.
Through the analysis of
data/information for presentation in written reports and through the critical
appraisal of scientific literature, cogent arguments are presented. Ideas and information sources are well
integrated to provide sound argument for the conclusion reached. Depth of analysis is evident.
Ideas to Consider when
reading research
What is the author's
thesis/argument?
What is the author's
purpose in arguing said thesis?
Who is the intended
audience? Does the article effectively reach this audience?
Does the author have
ample and valid evidence?
Are there any holes in
the author's argument?
Did the author
misrepresent evidence or add bias to evidence?
Does the author reach a
conclusive point?
While there is no such
thing as too much good evidence, over-sourcing can also be a problem if your
arguments become repetitive. Make sure each source provides something unique to
your critique.
Additionally, don't
allow your use of sources to crowd out your own opinions and arguments.
If you do agree
entirely with an author, however, make sure to build upon the argument either
by providing additional evidence or complicating the author's idea.
You can provide
contradictory evidence to an argument while still maintaining that a particular
point of view is the correct one.
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