The Science essay
For an essay you will be expected to read widely about the topic, select the best references and then write a careful critical analysis. Your essay should introduce the topic, discuss it, and lead to a logical conclusion. The essay should have a title page, introduction, body with appropriate section headings, conclusion and list of references.
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Description |
| Title Page + ID details |
- displays your name and student ID number
- states what the essay is about. Sometimes the title may be provided by your lecturer.
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| Introduction |
- places the question in its scientific context
- gives the minimum necessary background for the topic
- states the argument or proposition
- sets out the interpretation of the topic
- defines important technical terms
- outlines how you intend to approach the topic
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| Body - various sections |
- provides appropriate section headings
- makes clear the logical development of the subject matter
- states what led you to your point of view
- uses relevant information to support the argument
- uses figures and tables to support the text
- references all sources of information including tables and figures
- numbers and labels all tables and figures used.
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| Conclusion |
- provides a brief restatement of the purpose of the essay
- summarises the main points made in the body of the essay
- states your conclusions clearly and concisely
- sets out your reasons for your conclusions
- indicates suggestions for future research if appropriate
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| List of References |
- lists all references cited in the text.
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