After having done all the research, you need to assemble the data into a logical, coherent work (centered around a theme you have given in your introduction). You will need to create an outline to order your material. By the end of your research you have come to certain conclusions, so you will build your argument using the data of your research to lead your reader to your conclusions. This does not mean you present a one-sided argument. On the contrary, you present the opposing material in a fair and balanced way and point out the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing argument. Demonstrate that your argument is the better position; that is, tell why it answers more questions than the opposing view or views. Order the argument of the paper as if you were going to stand before a judge and present your case in a court of law. The only difference between the law court analogy and the research paper is that you should present a fair and balanced assessment of the opposing views. Unlike an attorney, your goal is to look for truth in a research paper not to "prove" your favorite prejudices "correct." Step 6: The conclusion In this part of the paper, you are either summarizing what you said in the body of the paper or drawing the appropriate conclusions from the data that you have presented in the paper. You cannot introduce new "proofs" in the conclusion of a paper. THE RESEARCH PAPER GRADE An Paper “A” You thoroughly researched the paper, consulted a number and variety (commentaries, systematic theologies, journals, etc.) of resources, and determined all the viewpoints involved. Your research led you to certain conclusions and you have organized the to logically present these conclusions. As you presented your studied view, you interacted with the sources disagreeing with you and gave a rational reason for rejecting them. A Paper “B” You researched your topic and addressed the appropriate viewpoints. You interacted adequately with your sources and presented the facts in a well-written paper. The difference between an paper and a paper is the degree of effort put into the “A” “B” research and writing. A Paper “C” Resources consulted were meager (4 or less) or not of a scholarly nature.
After having done all the research, you need to assemble the data into a logical, coherent work (centered around a theme you have given in your introduction). You will need to create an outline to order your material. By the end of your research you have come to certain conclusions, so you will build your argument using the data of your research to lead your reader to your conclusions. This does not mean you present a one-sided argument. On the contrary, you present the opposing material in a fair and balanced way and point out the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing argument. Demonstrate that your argument is the better position; that is, tell why it answers more questions than the opposing view or views. Order the argument of the paper as if you were going to stand before a judge and present your case in a court of law. The only difference between the law court analogy and the research paper is that you should present a fair and balanced assessment of the opposing views. Unlike an attorney, your goal is to look for truth in a research paper not to "prove" your favorite prejudices "correct." Step 6: The conclusion In this part of the paper, you are either summarizing what you said in the body of the paper or drawing the appropriate conclusions from the data that you have presented in the paper. You cannot introduce new "proofs" in the conclusion of a paper. THE RESEARCH PAPER GRADE An “A” Paper You thoroughly researched the paper, consulted a number and variety (commentaries, systematic theologies, journals, etc.) of resources, and determined all the viewpoints involved. Your research led you to certain conclusions and you have organized the to logically present these conclusions. As you presented your studied view, you interacted with the sources disagreeing with you and gave a rational reason for rejecting them. A “B” Paper You researched your topic and addressed the appropriate viewpoints. You interacted adequately with your sources and presented the facts in a well-written paper. The difference between an “A” paper and a “B” paper is the degree of effort put into the research and writing. A “C” Paper Resources consulted were meager (4 or less) or not of a scholarly nature.
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