Posted: September 13th, 2017

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Paper details:
Create abstracts and a 500 word argumentative essay.

Assignment 3: CONDENSING INFORMATION INTO ABSTRACTS (50 pts); 500 word ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY (100pts)

• CREATE: THREE (3) ABSTRACTS FOR ONE (1) ARTICLE ON A NEW TOPIC

SUBMIT:

o ONE descriptive ABSTRACT(very briefly, describes what the article is about, its subject (3-5 sentences)

o ONE informative ABSTRACT(explains what the original document contains(origins, findings, and conclusions(one to two paragraphs)

o ONE condensed ABSTRACT(one sentence description)

o Include rough draft for informative abstract

o Include bibliographic entry for the article

•STUDY HOW TO WRITE AN ABSTRACT: The format of abstracts will depend on the work being abstracted. An abstract of a scientific research paper will contain elements not found in an abstract of a literature article, and vice versa. However, all abstracts share several mandatory components, and there are also some optional parts that you can decide to include or not. When preparing to draft your abstract, keep the following key process elements in mind:

All abstracts include:

1. Author and title listed in the first sentence to introduce content.

2. the most important information first.

3. the same level of language found in the original, including technical language.

4. key words and phrases that quickly identify the content and focus of the work.

5. clear, concise, and powerful language.

HOW NOT TO WRITE AN ABSTRACT:

1. Do not refer extensively to other works.

2. Do not add information not contained in the original work.

3. Do not define terms.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS:Reverse outlining: This technique is commonly used when you are having trouble organizing. The process involves writing down the one main idea that is in each paragraph on a separate piece of paper. For the purposes of writing an abstract, try grouping the main ideas of each section of the paper into a single sentence.

Try highlighting sentences or phrases that appear to be central to the work. Then, in a separate document, re-write the sentences and phrases in your own words. Don’t look back: After reading the entire work, put it aside and write a paragraph about the work without referring to it.

Revise, revise, revise No matter what type of abstract you are writing, or whether you are abstracting your own work or someone else’s, the most important step in writing an abstract is to revise early and often.

When revising, delete all extraneous words and incorporate meaningful and powerful words. The idea is to be as clear and complete as possible in the shortest amount of space. The Word Count feature of MS Word can help you keep track of how long your abstract is and help you hit your target length.

STEP 2: Part 2: 500 WORD ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY:

Write an argumentative essay making a claim about one of the topics you have researched in the last three assignments. Your paper needs to be at least 500 words and use resources to support your position. Remember to include your parenthetical citations and create a works cited page for your resources.

YOU ARE TAKING A STAND ON AN ISSUE AND MAKING A CLAIM, DEFENDING IT WITH EVIDENCE AND CREDIBLE RESOURCES, AND CONVINCING THE READER TO SIDE WITH YOU. Include at least two drafts with your final essay.(100pts)
•Upload your assignment into the Module 3 assignment:

o Include rough draft for informative abstract

o Include bibliographic entry for the article

HELP YOURSELF! Study the samples offered in the Module to help gain a better understanding of these concepts.

ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING: Deals with the changing, conflicting values of people

STRUCTURING THE ESSAY:

A. Intro: Begin by intriguing the reader with a concrete problem. End with your solution that is the thesis statement.

B. Supporting evidence: One or two paragraphs for each main argument. Fill paragraphs with examples, facts, values and logic that support the idea. Support should start strong and end strong. The less strong arguments go in the middle of the paper. Flimsy arguments in wastebasket

C. Refutation: After raising your main supporting ideas, take time to consider one major objection someone might have against your views or proposal. If you don’t consider objections, your arguments will be shallow and superficial. See the objections as valid points, not troublemakers. Don’t label, don’t ridicule. Now, pinpoint the fallacies, correct the “facts” the objection may have mistaken, or question the values of the objection.

A second way to concede some truth is to offer a compromise. With heavy moral issues, compromise might be best, rather than trying to argue one position as better than another. The refutation section is probably the most important in the essay because it establishes your integrity as a writer, it forces you to consider your thesis more deeply, and it gives you a chance to make your argument even stronger.

D. Conclusion: The conclusion can be a simple reaffirmation of your thesis, but usually it is better to look forward. Consider ending with a dramatic statistic or example, or paint a picture of how a less-effective plan would affect people’s lives.

Quick check:

I. Intro TO INCLUDE THE THESIS STATEMENT AS THE LAST SENTENCE in the introductory paragraph.

II. Support-lots of facts, examples, and evidence

III. Refutation-acknowledge other viewpoints

IV. Conclusion—where are we going next?

MAKE A LIST OF THINGS THAT BUG YOU TO HELP FIND A TOPIC TO DISCUSS.