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Writing Style and Objectives. Writing Assignment Learning Objectives. Write concisely Synthesize ideas from multiple research papers Use headings to add structure to papers Cite others’ work appropriately Cooperatively develop policy (group paper). Lower Level Skills (35%). Organization
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Writing Assignment Learning Objectives • Write concisely • Synthesize ideas from multiple research papers • Use headings to add structure to papers • Cite others’ work appropriately • Cooperatively develop policy (group paper)
Lower Level Skills (35%) • Organization • Divide information into categories or paragraphs • Effectively use headings/subheadings • Grammar and Mechanics • Proper Referencing • Errors in usage/grammar • Style • Avoid repetition • Avoid lengthy sentences • Easy to read • Use words precisely
Higher Level Skills (65%) • Clarity & Quality • Include clear, complete technical explanations • Show understanding of key concepts • Have breadth • Appear to think critically, question ideas, draw conclusions • Synthesis • Draw on literature using citations and names of researchers • Integrate ideas (make comparisons, use several citations together, make a comparison table ) • Argumentation • Provide argument early on • Explain purpose (rationale) of paper • Provide evidence, reasoning, authority for assertions • Evaluate material, raise issues, discuss controversies
