IMPACT OF SCIENCE

Science is the only way to discover truth (or not). Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement

PAPER INSTRUCTIONS

Students are asked to keep in mind that this is a short argumentative essay.  You should have a clear thesis and make clear points supporting your thesis in each paragraph. 

Student should write a 500–750-word paper . 

· please note that essays will be deducted 5% per 50 words over or under the limit (not including Bibliography/References and Title Page)--Please see below for details

· students must clearly write the word count of the paper on the title page or the top of the first page of the essay (or they will be deducted 5%)

You must use Chicago Manual Style when writing these essays. For help please see the Purdue library: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/chicago_manual_17th_edition/cmos_formatting_and_style_guide/chicago_manual_of_style_17th_edition.html .. 

Content: (12 points)

*Quality of discussion (12 points)

*Topic/subject/thesis is very clearly stated in the Introductory paragraph

*Maintains appropriate, clear focus on the topic throughout the paper

*Arguments and ideas unfold in a logical manner

*Arguments are substantiated both with adequate discussion and adequate (and appropriate) sources from course material(s) and/or secondary materials

-Does not bring in unrelated or unexplained/unsubstantiated points

*Adequate engagement/depth with topic

-Does not make major assumptions or dismissals of alternate views without adequate logical evidence/discussion

-Does not simply regurgitate quotes in order to prove premises but engages topic on a mature level

Style (8 points)

*Spelling/grammar/punctuation (4 points)

               *No spelling mistakes

               *No grammatical/punctuation/copy editing errors—(will be deducted as they occur)

*Clarity (4 points)

*Flow and written expression exhibits balance, clarity and style

*Prose exhibits mature, university-level language skills and expression of ideas

*Avoids vague or generalizing or stereotyping or inconsistent or unintelligible or needlessly technical/verbose gibberish

*Gets to the point in a clear and concise way without resorting to the stuff mentioned in the previous point

Structure (5 points)

Length/Structure/Referencing/Bibliography (5 points)

*Paper must include adequate Bibliography that sets out any sources that have been used (including textbook, lecture notes, etc...)

*Makes use of adequate sources to substantiate premises

*Where sources are used, they MUST be adequately referenced, and the paper must include a Bibliography

-Chicago Style

                        -Consistency of model is imperative throughout

            *Organized into clear paragraphs that follow logical progression