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Science and Nonsense
Term Paper Guidelines |
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Description: |
One term paper is due on December 2 and will comprise 18% of your total grade. The topic of the paper is to be some pseudoscientific topic of your choice different from your group report topic. You must notify me of your choice in writing, including the title of your topic plus a one-paragraph abstract by Friday November 6. The topic can be any of those on listed on the discussion group handout, a topic from any of the textbooks, or a topic found through your own research and interest. However, all topics must be approved through the instructor. The paper must present both the best cases of the proponents and the critics of the topic, analyze the relative merits of the arguments, and draw some conclusion. "The conclusion will be left to the reader" is not acceptable. Please do not feel that your conclusion has to align with the views of the instructor - your paper will be judged on how well you assembly all relevant evidence, how clearly it is presented, and that your analysis is logical and well constructed. Your textbook
by Hines is a valuable resource, in the back of his book there is an
extensive list of references for a great number of possible topics, and most
are in our library. Be sure to read what Hines has to say on the topic before
you begin as well. |
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Additional Requirements: |
Both the abstract and term paper will be turned in via turnitin.com Additional Requirements: § The paper must be at least 1500 words, typed. Count a page or two to be sure, papers under this limit will be disqualified and receive a zero. § There must be a minimum of 4 references (with at least one book- the textbook readings will not count but may also be cited). § You must include a bibliography in standard format (APA). (The bibliography does not count towards the 1500 word minimum.) § Cite all references in APA format. § A good initial reference on how to use APA style is presented at Wikipedia. § It is acceptable and encouraged to use direct quotations, but they should be clearly indicated and only 150 words of quotes will count towards your 1500 minimum total. § Your paper should be free of spelling and grammatical errors. Please have it proof read if at all possible. Use turnitin.com to submit your paper |
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Important
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November 6: Title and abstract due December 2: Term paper due |
