Science Unit Wrap Up
Kanpai! Kudos on a job well done in the science unit. It is time to say sayonara to the sciences and konichiwa to the social sciences. As we did when we ended the humanities unit, I ask that you list three concepts, ideas, skills, etc. that you learned from this unit that you did not know before. Try to list different items than those your peers have already listed. Also, pose one question that still remains. Again, try to pose a different question than one that has already been asked. Finally, I challenge you to answer the question of the poster immediately before you. The last poster answers the first poster.
posted by DrEmmerling at 6:45 PM
21 Comments:
3 concepts that I learned from the sciences were:
1.) how to write a bibliography in CBE notation, which was a lot different than MLA format
2.) how to learn how to format a paper in the CBE structure
3.) how to make my paper less verbose because in science, the frilly diction is cut out completely,leaving only the hard facts.
One question that still lingers in my brain is this:
for those of you who wrote an annotated bibliography, what was easier to compose, the annotated bibliography or a paper from the previous unit? Which was more challenging and why.
1. Found out how to be a bit more gramatically correct.
2. Learned the differences in rhetoric between the sciences and the humanities.
3. How to correctly do the CSE format, which I didn't even know existed.
My question:
What is it that makes sciences so "correct"?
Amanda-
The annotated bibliography wasn't more difficult or easier then the other paper, just different. I did the summaries first, which made my reflections must better and more "correct". Other then that, it was pretty much the same.
1. I learned a new format for writing a paper called CBE, and learned that it was more complicated than MLA format.
2. I learned how to create a reference cited page, and learned to recognize the difference between the reference cited and works cited.
3. I also learned to follow the IMRD format of writing a paper, which is made up of an introduction, method, result, and discussion.
Question: Why do we use a different format to write science based papers, why can't we simply use MLA for everything?
In response to Samuel:
I think that what makes science so correct is that a lot of research is done to come up with a final solution or answer to a problem, and that scientist don't stop working until they do get the "correct" result.
1. I learned the differences between MLA format and CSE format.
2. I was amused when I learned how the foods we eat get their flavor and odor. Also, I learned that fast foods contains high amount of fat can lead to death.
3. I learned what the common freshman writing errors are. It was helpful for me to correct my grammatical errors in the process of editing.
My question: Is there any easier way to read scientific articles?
Janet,
I think that people use a CSE format to write scientific papers because it is one of the promises people made. It is easier for readers to learn how to read the scientific paper effectively if they understand the format used in the writings.
The three things i learned in this unit are:
1. How to use the CSE format, which i had never used before
2. How to write an annotated bibliography
3. Writing for different subjects has a completely different format
My question is: how can a science paper be written to be more entertaining, like a humanities paper?
Kimberly
I have found that the easiest way to read a science article is to break it down into smaller pieces. I read each paragraph and figure out each main point. Then, I either highlight the main point or write it in the margin.
The three things that I learned in this unit are:
1. To approach scientific writing by using IMRD, which is composed of: introduction, methods, results, and discussion .
2. How the MLA format differs from CSE, because CSE focuses more on information rather than opinion as it is with MLA.
3. That obesity is a controversial issue, and how science has affected it.
My Question:
Did the CSE format for the sciences come about for the purpose of informing better? If so, would it be possible to use CSE for the social sciences?
Lauren,
I believe that to make a science paper more entertaining, the writer has to inform the reader of interesting facts without using wordy constructions. I find most scientific writing boring, but you have to remember that its purpose is to inform. Most of the time, if you find the topic interesting to you, it will entertain you in some form.
This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
1)I learned how to use CSE citation style.
2)I leaned that people who diet are most likely to become fatter and anhappier since they upset the natural equilibrium of their bodies.
3)We learned that "obesity increased in every states, across all age categories, all races, all educated levels, and regardless of an individual smoking status" (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
I do not know if we can use CSE citation style for the social science.
My question:
There are already so many fat people in the united states and the number of them are increasing. Do you think this country will become a utopia for fat people in the near future?
3 things I learned:
1. I had never heard of CSE format and I learned how to correctly format it.
2. I learned about an annotated bibliography.
3. I learned about how to write for the sciences. It is a lot less wordy and the facts are really important.
In response to Kagami:
I think that in America, people are starting to learn about the serious health problems you can get from being overweight. I think this will help solve the obesity problem in the United States and prevent it from becoming a fat utopia.
My Question: In the table that we had to read for class and write a blog on, as the level of education got higher, the percent obese got lower. I was wondering why this might be?
This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
My question:
There are already so many fat people in the united states and the number of them are increasing. Do you think this country will become a utopia for fat people in the near future?
1) One of the things I learned in one of my other classes that happens to correspond to this unit is to be careful of my sources. Most academic papers should use information that is published by a university press or in a peer-reviewed journal.
2) Another thing that I have learned that seems blatantly obvious in hindsight is to narrow your topic. If you try to be too general, you end up with a paper that will give you a headache because there is simply too much information to summarize and synthesize into a paper.
3) Finally, another important thing I learned in this unit how useful starting early on a paper can be. On my last paper, I didn’t have enough time to fully research my topic. By turning in my topic earlier, I had more time to search for sources and discard ones that I didn’t need. I think the quality of the material I gathered for this paper is much better than my last one.
My question: For my research paper, my subject is revolutionary because it overturns facts that scientists have believed to be true for a countless amount of years. There were many instances where a fantastic discovery was made but it was largely ignored until many years later. The easier path would simply to shrug off revolutionary findings as an anomaly and move on to research that might seem slightly more credible to your community.
I was just wondering if anyone would spend their lives in pursuit of knowledge, and suffer through disbelief and ridicule from fellow colleagues.
Dear Alexis,
In one of my classes, my professor mentioned that higher education translates into a higher wages when you actually go outside into the world to work. A higher wage usually means a higher standard of living. This means that people with higher education not only have more money to burn but higher expectations as well. Of course this means they will demand and consume more expensive and healthier choices. In addition, when all your basic needs are met (like food, shelter etc.) you have more time for recreation and time to go to the gym.
On the other hand, people with lower education will find it difficult to find jobs that don’t require higher education, since many jobs can be done cheaper overseas or using immigrants. If this is the case, people with little education will most likely be working minimum wage jobs. This usually means they are around the poverty threshold and have to work exhausting hours just to make ends meet. This lack of time then means there is less time to examine if the food you eat is really healthy or not. You just need to get the food easily and quickly. In addition, because you are spending most of your time either working or doing the basic necessities of life, there is little time for exercise.
This is my guess why higher education means a lower obesity percentage.
This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
1. I learned more than I ever wanted to know about anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.
2. I learned how people were affected by obesity.
3. I learned all about CSE format, and how to write an abstract.
My question is how on earth can you make a science paper more interesting. I felt like the entire time I was writing my paper that everything was all chopped up and facts and details just went on and on. I realize yes, this is how the sciences are, but nevertheless, I was wondering how others would make their papers more intriguing.
Rita,
Many have spent their lives in pursuit of knowledge. Einstein, Sir Newton, Darwin, the list goes on and on. I do not think people ridicule scholars because they want to learn. Maybe in the past, but today we are looking at those scholars with the thirst for knowledge to cure cancer, save our environment or build hovercrafts. I believe the scholars should be embraced and I would hope they would inspire others to care about learning as much as they do.
1. I learned how to structure a scientific paper in a format other than MLA.
2. I learned about the top 20 freshmen errors and how to avoid them.
3. I learned how to synthesize multiple sources in order to strengthen my arguments.
To answer Lauren's question, science papers are often dry, but subtle suggestions for solutions in the conclusion can help make a paper slightly more interesting.
One question I still have: What are considered the strongest sources for scientific papers (journals, books, etc.)?
1) I learned how to use the CSE format which will be helpful in the future since I am a science major
2) I learned how to do annotated bibiliographies.
3) I learned all about obesity it's effects.
One question that I still have is how much opinion, if any, can the writer of a science article or paper put into there piece.
In response to Michael, I would have to say that the strongest scientific papers would probably be journals because it is based off of the authors own research so usually they have a good idea of what they are talking about.
1. I learned how to write a scientific bibliography in the CSE format.
2. I learned the 20 most common freshman errors and how they can be avoided.
3. I learned alot about diet and how the fashion industry changes the way society looks at their weight in the article I read for my paper.
Question: Why is the CSE format created only to be used for science papers and not for humanities and social science papers?
In response to Kerion88:
I think that little opinion should be used in a scientific paper. The purpose of a science paper is to do research and provide facts on the subject you are writing about.
During this unit, I learned the formal system for writing and citing science articles, I developed the skill of revising for an objective tone, and I learned a lot more about the concept of synthesizing research sources.
To answer jengakarmel's question, I would say that in the field of the sciences, there are two things which make a numbered, simple, quick to access system preferable: firstly, statistics are very important, so one wants to be able to look them up. Two, science can be manipulated to such an extent that it is crucial to know that the source of a particular statistic is reliable before reading any conclusions made from it.
My question would be: if CSE was originally a form coming from the biological sciences, did other sciences have forms unique to them? If so, what was superior or more universal about CBE?
1. One thing that I learned is that there are different formats for the different styles of writing.
2. I also learned how to prevent some of the grammatical errors I used to make by overlooking the Freshman's Top 20 errors list.
3. I learned that when writing in the sciences you must be precise and to the point, using factual information cited from a credible source.
The one question that I still have after this unit is as follows: Can you write a science paper and have it be successful even if you make it entertaining as well as informative?
In response to Howard's question, I am not positive but I think that the reason people now use the CBE format for all science papers is because over time it just became the universal format for that area of writing. It would be very confusing if there was a different format for every different area of the sciences, and having one format is more practical.
Chris Albo
This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
1) I learned what an annotated bibliography was and how to write one.
2) I learned about the positives of using genetically engineered food.
3) I learned the proper format for writing a scientific paper. (CBE format).
My Question:
What is ultimately more dangerous to one's health-dieting or obesity?
Chris-
Yes, it is easy to have a successful paper that is entertaining. The success of a science paper is based on the amount and credibility of hard evidence.
-Matt Hale
I learned:
1) CSE Format
2) The social standards set for women are unhealthy
3) The different styles of writing from humanities to science
I was wondering, did you find a difference between an annoted bibliography vs. a regular paper? Was it harder? Easier? Explain.
Matt:
To answer your question, I think that ultimately dieting is more dangerous that obesity. I wrote my paper on how social standards are unreasonable for women today, causing them to go great lengths to be skinny. Crash dieting is quite unhealthy as I found in my research and can also lead to eating disorders, and other unhealthy habits. While obesity has it's negatives, dieting is unhealthy both physically and mentally.
Post a Comment
<< Home