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Originally Posted by Temporary_User
Good points overall, except the bolded ones. Granted all professors are different, but I've been told not to go back and restate how this applies to the thesis. It all needs to tie in to your original thesis, but nce you've stated the point and provided backup to that, that should be enough. Leave the concluding to your final conclusion paragraph.
It gets to be a little mundane if you are constantly refering back over things.
i.e. Dogs are a strong animal, and can take any cat in a fight. A report done by John smith in 2000 shows that a typical dog weighs 200 lbs, compared to a 50lbs. for a typical cat. Also reports dating from 1975 - 1999, show that in all instances of dog vs. cat attacks the dog has came on top. As such, a dog can take on any cat in a fight.
- I know this is stupid and short, but essentially the last sentance could be taken out. expand that to a larger essay, and the last paragraph of this specific point could be taken out.
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Well put. Those two rules are very loose and vary according to writing style and paper subject. Most of the time, the point of the paragraph is worded so that it implicitly supports the paper's original thesis. Re-iterating it is usually done for effect or emphasis.
I agree fully though. If you're revisiting the same thing over and over, it will sabotage the paper more then support it.
KipperIggy:
Your professor hasn't a clue what they are talking about. When I review someone's paper and offer suggestions, I am, by default, giving them permission to use them to enhance their paper. That negates the plagiarism since I have given my accent.