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"Sally's focused revision (right) makes specific reference
to a particular source, and uses a quote to introduce a point.
Sally still injects her own opinion, but she is offering specific
comments on complex issues, not bumper-sticker slogans and sweeping
generalizations, such as those given on the left."
(Short Research Papers)
I think I tend to get somewhat righteous and focus more on my opinions and beliefs as opposed to focusing on using specific references to sources. I'm good at bumper-sticker slogans. In writing these research papers for various classes (I'm currently writing an 8+ page research paper for STW), I try to focus on these sources, but I may inject too much of my own beliefs into it as well. My research paper for STW is about banning hate groups like the KKK from having First Amendment protections. It is very easy for me to get righteous against the KKK and other racists, homophobes, etc., but for this assignment it is more important to use sources to support my argument and not just appeals to reason and emotion. I try to keep this in mind and shoot for that A.
I can't wait to come home tonight and attempt to double the length of my current draft.
I can't wait for this research project to be over.
(Short Research Papers)
I think I tend to get somewhat righteous and focus more on my opinions and beliefs as opposed to focusing on using specific references to sources. I'm good at bumper-sticker slogans. In writing these research papers for various classes (I'm currently writing an 8+ page research paper for STW), I try to focus on these sources, but I may inject too much of my own beliefs into it as well. My research paper for STW is about banning hate groups like the KKK from having First Amendment protections. It is very easy for me to get righteous against the KKK and other racists, homophobes, etc., but for this assignment it is more important to use sources to support my argument and not just appeals to reason and emotion. I try to keep this in mind and shoot for that A.
I can't wait to come home tonight and attempt to double the length of my current draft.
I can't wait for this research project to be over.
It can be difficult to stay away from your opinions. A good research paper should have a balance of sources and opinions. It is easy to get carried away with your emotional reaction to a topic. It is something I have trouble with too.
I agree that it is difficult to put in your own feelings into papers you are passionate about. But I also think it is more motivating to research something that you are passionate about because you become more educated about it. This allows you to retain facts about it when talking to others, making you sound all the smarter! :)
I agree that it is difficult to put in your own feelings into papers you are passionate about. But I also think it is more motivating to research something that you are passionate about because you become more educated about it. This allows you to retain facts about it when talking to others, making you sound all the smarter! :)