Argumentative research paper on Topic: Gender Issues (LGBTQ)

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Author

(if many authors listed, choose one you can most easily find information on)

1. Who is the author?

2. What is his/her occupation, position, education, experience, etc.?

3. Is the author qualified (or not) to write the article?

Purpose

1. What is the purpose for writing the article or doing the research?

Tip: If you are using a scholarly journal article, the answer is likely found in the Abstract.

Intended Audience

1. To what audience is the author writing? Is it intended for the general public, for scholars, policy makers, teachers, professionals, practitioners, etc.?

2. Is this reflected in the author's style of writing or presentation?

(Example: Yes, the author uses higher-level diction and professional language. The document is heavily documented.)

Author Bias

1. Does the author have a bias or make assumptions upon which the rationale of the article or research rests?

(Example: Yes. The author is writing on Right to Die legislation assuming his audience is Catholic.)

Information Source

1. What method of obtaining the data, or conducting the research, was employed by the author?

(Example: The author performed original research OR The author relied on other’s research [meta-analysis])

2. Is the article (or book) based on personal opinion or experience, interviews, library research, questionnaires, laboratory experiments, standardized personality tests, etc.?

Tip: If this is a scientific journal article, the “Methods” section may detail this explicitly.

Author’s Conclusion

1. At what conclusion does the author arrive?

2. Do you agree?

Relationship to Other Works

(1 paragraph response) Explain how this work “fits” with everything else you’ve read. The questions below can prompt you.

1. How does the study compare with similar studies?

2. Is it in tune with or in opposition to conventional wisdom, established scholarship, professional practice, government policy, etc.?

3. Are there specific studies, writings, schools of thought, philosophies, etc., with which this one agrees or disagrees and that one should be aware?

4. Compare/contrasts perspectives, consider counter arguments or opposing positions, and draw original and thoughtful conclusions with future implications.

Citing a Source In-text

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Author

(if many authors listed, choose one you can most easily find information on)

1. Who is the author?

2. What is his/her occupation, position, education, experience, etc?

3. Is the author qualified (or not) to write the article?

Purpose

1. What is the purpose for writing the article or doing the research?

Tip: If you are using a scholarly journal article, the answer is likely found in the Abstract.

Intended Audience

1. To what audience is the author writing? Is it intended for the general public, for scholars, policy makers, teachers, professionals, practitioners, etc.?

2. Is this reflected in the author's style of writing or presentation?

(Example: Yes, the author uses higher-level diction and professional language. The document is heavily documented.)

Author Bias

1. Does the author have a bias or make assumptions upon which the rationale of the article or research rests?

(Example: Yes. The author is writing on Right to Die legislation assuming his audience is Catholic.)

Information Source

1. What method of obtaining the data, or conducting the research, was employed by the author?

(Example: The author performed original research OR The author relied on other’s research [meta-analysis])

2. Is the article (or book) based on personal opinion or experience, interviews, library research, questionnaires, laboratory experiments, standardized personality tests, etc.?

Tip: If this is a scientific journal article, the “Methods” section may detail this explicitly.

Author’s Conclusion

1. At what conclusion does the author arrive?

2. Do you agree?

Relationship to Other Works

(1 paragraph response) Explain how this work “fits” with everything else you’ve read. The questions below can prompt you.

1. How does the study compare with similar studies?

2. Is it in tune with or in opposition to conventional wisdom, established scholarship, professional practice, government policy, etc.?

3. Are there specific studies, writings, schools of thought, philosophies, etc., with which this one agrees or disagrees and that one should be aware?

4. Compare/contrasts perspectives, consider counter arguments or opposing positions, and draw original and thoughtful conclusions with future implications.

Citing a Source in-text

In the space below, add any quotes that you found notable or that you are considering adding to your paper. Use an in-text citation (Last Name, date of publication, page or paragraph number) for ease of use later. Example: (Jones, 2019, p. 161)

Author

(if many authors listed, choose one you can most easily find information on)

1. Who is the author?

2. What is his/her occupation, position, education, experience, etc.?

3. Is the author qualified (or not) to write the article?

Purpose

1. What is the purpose for writing the article or doing the research?

Tip: If you are using a scholarly journal article, the answer is likely found in the Abstract.

Intended Audience

1. To what audience is the author writing? Is it intended for the general public, for scholars, policy makers, teachers, professionals, practitioners, etc.?

2. Is this reflected in the author's style of writing or presentation?

(Example: Yes, the author uses higher-level diction and professional language. The document is heavily documented.)

Author Bias

1. Does the author have a bias or make assumptions upon which the rationale of the article or research rests?

(Example: Yes. The author is writing on Right to Die legislation assuming his audience is Catholic.)

Information Source

1. What method of obtaining the data, or conducting the research, was employed by the author?

(Example: The author performed original research OR The author relied on other’s research [meta-analysis])

2. Is the article (or book) based on personal opinion or experience, interviews, library research, questionnaires, laboratory experiments, standardized personality tests, etc.?

Tip: If this is a scientific journal article, the “Methods” section may detail this explicitly.

Author’s Conclusion

1. At what conclusion does the author arrive?

2. Do you agree?

Relationship to Other Works

(1 paragraph response) Explain how this work “fits” with everything else you’ve read. The questions below can prompt you.

1. How does the study compare with similar studies?

2. Is it in tune with or in opposition to conventional wisdom, established scholarship, professional practice, government policy, etc.?

3. Are there specific studies, writings, schools of thought, philosophies, etc., with which this one agrees or disagrees and that one should be aware?

4. Compare/contrasts perspectives, consider counter arguments or opposing positions, and draw original and thoughtful conclusions with future implications.

Citing a Source In-Text

In the space below, add any quotes that you found notable or that you are considering adding to your paper. Use an in-text citation (Last Name, date of publication, page or paragraph number) for ease of use later. Example: (Jones, 2019, p. 161)

Author

(if many authors listed, choose one you can most easily find information on)

1. Who is the author?

2. What is his/her occupation, position, education, experience, etc?

3. Is the author qualified (or not) to write the article?

Purpose

1. What is the purpose for writing the article or doing the research?

Tip: If you are using a scholarly journal article, the answer is likely found in the Abstract.

Intended Audience

1. To what audience is the author writing? Is it intended for the general public, for scholars, policy makers, teachers, professionals, practitioners, etc.?

2. Is this reflected in the author's style of writing or presentation?

(Example: Yes, the author uses higher-level diction and professional language. The document is heavily documented.)

Author Bias

1. Does the author have a bias or make assumptions upon which the rationale of the article or research rests?

(Example: Yes. The author is writing on Right to Die legislation assuming his audience is Catholic.)

Information Source

1. What method of obtaining the data, or conducting the research, was employed by the author?

(Example: The author performed original research OR The author relied on other’s research [meta-analysis])

2. Is the article (or book) based on personal opinion or experience, interviews, library research, questionnaires, laboratory experiments, standardized personality tests, etc.?

Tip: If this is a scientific journal article, the “Methods” section may detail this explicitly.

Author’s Conclusion

1. At what conclusion does the author arrive?

2. Do you agree?

Relationship to Other Works

(1 paragraph response) Explain how this work “fits” with everything else you’ve read. The questions below can prompt you.

1. How does the study compare with similar studies?

2. Is it in tune with or in opposition to conventional wisdom, established scholarship, professional practice, government policy, etc.?

3. Are there specific studies, writings, schools of thought, philosophies, etc., with which this one agrees or disagrees and that one should be aware?

4. Compare/contrasts perspectives, consider counter arguments or opposing positions, and draw original and thoughtful conclusions with future implications.

Citing a Source In-Text

In the space below, add any quotes that you found notable or that you are considering adding to your paper. Use an in-text citation (Last Name, date of publication, page or paragraph number) for ease of use later. Example: (Jones, 2019, p. 161)