Final Paper announcement
As you know, I'm pretty easy going about format. If you want to write in the 5 paragraph essay format (I don't know why anyone would, because it's an ugly way to write) you may. I would almost prefer stream of consciousness to 5 paragraph essay format.
The paper needs to be 4-6 pages, at least 3 sources, the sources should be reputable unless the point of the paper is to contrast reputable information with information that is not reputable.
There must be a bibliography. I don't care if the format of the bibliography is correct (according to the various standards) as long as it has the required information and is roughly self consistent.
I would rather the paper be a little late rather than incomplete or filled with filler. Hastily constructed papers often have more filler than content and are not only are not nice to read but is an easy way for students to lose points. If you've painted yourself into a corner and things look bad for time, let me know as soon as possible.
The paper should contain no fallacies, unless it is the point to debunk an argument because it contains fallacies. Using an fallacious argument to support your point is the quickest way to lose points on your paper.
You will probably have a persuasive element to your paper. Remember that you are addressing an audience that is in the range of roughly -5 to +5 on the 10/10 scale, that is people who think the conclusion is probably not true (-5) through people who think it's hard to tell (0) to people who think the conclusion is probably true (+5). Addressing the paper to people who think the conclusion is definitely true (+10) is "preaching to the choir". Addressing the paper to people who think the conclusion is definitely not true (-10) is just "butting heads".
The paper needs to be 4-6 pages, at least 3 sources, the sources should be reputable unless the point of the paper is to contrast reputable information with information that is not reputable.
There must be a bibliography. I don't care if the format of the bibliography is correct (according to the various standards) as long as it has the required information and is roughly self consistent.
I would rather the paper be a little late rather than incomplete or filled with filler. Hastily constructed papers often have more filler than content and are not only are not nice to read but is an easy way for students to lose points. If you've painted yourself into a corner and things look bad for time, let me know as soon as possible.
The paper should contain no fallacies, unless it is the point to debunk an argument because it contains fallacies. Using an fallacious argument to support your point is the quickest way to lose points on your paper.
You will probably have a persuasive element to your paper. Remember that you are addressing an audience that is in the range of roughly -5 to +5 on the 10/10 scale, that is people who think the conclusion is probably not true (-5) through people who think it's hard to tell (0) to people who think the conclusion is probably true (+5). Addressing the paper to people who think the conclusion is definitely true (+10) is "preaching to the choir". Addressing the paper to people who think the conclusion is definitely not true (-10) is just "butting heads".
posted by David at 11:33 AM
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