Synopsis Essay Of Chapters 19-21
Writing an essay is a very strategic idea to deal with especially if you are using any type of sources that you will need to cite, which should be any source that isn't your own. evaluating sources correctly, using sources correctly without plagiarising and using what you found in these said sources are all the key object to getting a great grade on your essay without giving faulty info.
When evaluating sources you always want to make sure you're constantly thinking of the following things; reliable, look at both perspectives and understanding what the source is stating. Keep in mind that "when you take information from a given source, it will almost inevitably carry with it at least some... preference, assumptions, and biases" (19). We cant all see everything from all angles and all views its just not how we're built mentally so, draw on as many reliable sources as you possibly can to prepare yourself to write. Don't assume that all arguments are the same and, avoid choosing sources so selectively that you miss essential issues and perspective (if they happen to include other perspectives) (19).
Remember how I said you wanted to make sure the source was reliable well some principles to follow are; relevance, credentials/stance of the author, credentials/stance of the publisher or sponsors, currency, accuracy, level of specialization, and audience length, availability, omission.Relevance just means you want to make sure the source will add to your argument and if it closely related to your argumentive claim, if not set the source aside and move on to a different one. You always want to know the credentials and stance of the author, publisher, and sponsor. How do you do that you make ask well go to the bottom or top of the page and if find them simply look them up if your source is cited by another source your using look at how they cite their sources and what they about it which could provide clues to the credentials? The stance supports or challenges your own views. Sometimes that will be obvious or you will need to read between the lines. currency and accuracy mean you just need to check and see if your source is a recent and how current are the sources, the author of the original source, used. When it comes to levels of specialization you want to keep in mind that highly specialized works on your topic could be difficult for your audience to understand. which brings me to the principle of the audience, you need to know who the source was written for whether that be a scientist, general readership, advocates, opponents. you want to make sure the length of the source is long enough to prove adequate information. Also, you want to be able to access the source if you are unable to you might spend your time else were. finally the last principle, omissions, you want to ask if there is anything omitted from the source that might need to be there, this is important because it can affect how you use the source if you choose to. (19)
After gathering an abundant amount of sources you will want to interpret them into your arguments cause their just a stack of details until then. There are a few ways of synthesizing the information you want to include like; paraphrasing, summarizing, quotations. Paraphrasing the information is by taking the source and rearranging it to have the same meaning in your own words. Summarizing a source means you take the source and collectively shorten it within 2 to 3 sentences. Using quotations is a very popular way of including a source into your arugement. You can do this one of two ways, embedding the quote or introducing the quote. It's better to embed these quotes into your argument, and how you do that, for example, by saying, "Casey had ice cream from Sweet frog 'a highly famous frozen yogurt shop' which happens to be her favorite." Introducing the quote is a popular way of quoting and you can do this by saying, "Casey said her favorite frozen yogurt place was 'sweet frog a highly famous frozen yogurt shop'" (20)
You want the sources you chose to clarify and support your own argument, the best arguments often have focused intellectual resources. Inform your readers what authorities have already written about your topic, thus connecting them to your arguments creating stroonger reference. Often in an academic argument, you need to define a term or explain a concept, relying on a source may make your job easier and increase the credibility. While you should always challenge your self to learn a subject well enough to explain it in your own words, there will be times when a quotation from an expert serves both you and your readers. Even academic audiences expect to be convinced, and one of the most important strategies for any writer is to use sources to amplify or support your claim. Some of the sources you encounter I developing a project won't always agree with each other or you, but you don't want to hide those differences use them as a rebuttal chance to see from a different perspective and before you lose your readers reel them back in with a backing sources proving why the other side isn't the better on. (20)
As a student or a professional, you have the responsibility to acknowledge any intellectual property you've made use of when you create arguments of your own. If you fail to do this, you may be accused of plagiarism which is claiming as you own the words, research, or creative work of others. You have to document not only when you use or reproduce someones exact words, images, music, or other creations, but also when you borrow the framework others use to put ideas together in an original and creative way. (21)
Some basic principles to follow when giving credit are; quote around any words you quote directly, citing your sources according to the documentation style you're using, and identifying all the sources you have cited in a list of references or works cited. However, three important types of evidence or source material do not need to be acknowledged like; common knowledge, facts available from a wide variety of sources, and your own finding from field research. Even if you do all of this the accusation can be made even if you didn't intend to plagiarize. A little side note that hardly anyone follows is getting permission from a using copyright internet sources. Your less likely to be caught on copyright terms but its better safe than sorry. (21)
When evaluating sources you always want to make sure you're constantly thinking of the following things; reliable, look at both perspectives and understanding what the source is stating. Keep in mind that "when you take information from a given source, it will almost inevitably carry with it at least some... preference, assumptions, and biases" (19). We cant all see everything from all angles and all views its just not how we're built mentally so, draw on as many reliable sources as you possibly can to prepare yourself to write. Don't assume that all arguments are the same and, avoid choosing sources so selectively that you miss essential issues and perspective (if they happen to include other perspectives) (19).
Remember how I said you wanted to make sure the source was reliable well some principles to follow are; relevance, credentials/stance of the author, credentials/stance of the publisher or sponsors, currency, accuracy, level of specialization, and audience length, availability, omission.Relevance just means you want to make sure the source will add to your argument and if it closely related to your argumentive claim, if not set the source aside and move on to a different one. You always want to know the credentials and stance of the author, publisher, and sponsor. How do you do that you make ask well go to the bottom or top of the page and if find them simply look them up if your source is cited by another source your using look at how they cite their sources and what they about it which could provide clues to the credentials? The stance supports or challenges your own views. Sometimes that will be obvious or you will need to read between the lines. currency and accuracy mean you just need to check and see if your source is a recent and how current are the sources, the author of the original source, used. When it comes to levels of specialization you want to keep in mind that highly specialized works on your topic could be difficult for your audience to understand. which brings me to the principle of the audience, you need to know who the source was written for whether that be a scientist, general readership, advocates, opponents. you want to make sure the length of the source is long enough to prove adequate information. Also, you want to be able to access the source if you are unable to you might spend your time else were. finally the last principle, omissions, you want to ask if there is anything omitted from the source that might need to be there, this is important because it can affect how you use the source if you choose to. (19)
After gathering an abundant amount of sources you will want to interpret them into your arguments cause their just a stack of details until then. There are a few ways of synthesizing the information you want to include like; paraphrasing, summarizing, quotations. Paraphrasing the information is by taking the source and rearranging it to have the same meaning in your own words. Summarizing a source means you take the source and collectively shorten it within 2 to 3 sentences. Using quotations is a very popular way of including a source into your arugement. You can do this one of two ways, embedding the quote or introducing the quote. It's better to embed these quotes into your argument, and how you do that, for example, by saying, "Casey had ice cream from Sweet frog 'a highly famous frozen yogurt shop' which happens to be her favorite." Introducing the quote is a popular way of quoting and you can do this by saying, "Casey said her favorite frozen yogurt place was 'sweet frog a highly famous frozen yogurt shop'" (20)
You want the sources you chose to clarify and support your own argument, the best arguments often have focused intellectual resources. Inform your readers what authorities have already written about your topic, thus connecting them to your arguments creating stroonger reference. Often in an academic argument, you need to define a term or explain a concept, relying on a source may make your job easier and increase the credibility. While you should always challenge your self to learn a subject well enough to explain it in your own words, there will be times when a quotation from an expert serves both you and your readers. Even academic audiences expect to be convinced, and one of the most important strategies for any writer is to use sources to amplify or support your claim. Some of the sources you encounter I developing a project won't always agree with each other or you, but you don't want to hide those differences use them as a rebuttal chance to see from a different perspective and before you lose your readers reel them back in with a backing sources proving why the other side isn't the better on. (20)
As a student or a professional, you have the responsibility to acknowledge any intellectual property you've made use of when you create arguments of your own. If you fail to do this, you may be accused of plagiarism which is claiming as you own the words, research, or creative work of others. You have to document not only when you use or reproduce someones exact words, images, music, or other creations, but also when you borrow the framework others use to put ideas together in an original and creative way. (21)
Some basic principles to follow when giving credit are; quote around any words you quote directly, citing your sources according to the documentation style you're using, and identifying all the sources you have cited in a list of references or works cited. However, three important types of evidence or source material do not need to be acknowledged like; common knowledge, facts available from a wide variety of sources, and your own finding from field research. Even if you do all of this the accusation can be made even if you didn't intend to plagiarize. A little side note that hardly anyone follows is getting permission from a using copyright internet sources. Your less likely to be caught on copyright terms but its better safe than sorry. (21)
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