Rules for Writing an Essay
An essay needs to have three parts: Introduction, Body, and conclusion.
Descriptions of these are below:
The Introduction
The first part of an essay (3 paragraphs) introduces the subject and presents the argument that will be made. You can approach this in a variety of ways. One common method is to state briefly what led to the topic. This is your first opportunity to capture the interest of the readers. So, make the intro dynamic. The final sentence of the introduction connects the introduction to the
body.
The Body
This is the bulk of the essay. Each paragraph should follow logically from the previous one. Overall the essay should make solid arguments that will convince the readers of your position. Include facts, examples, and inferences to illustrate and explain your position.
The Conclusion
This is the last impression the reader will get. The conclusion should sum up your essay in 1-3 paragraphs and end with repeating the argument. Do not use transitions such as “in conclusion” or “to sum up.”That the reader is in the conclusion should be obvious.
Plagiarism is cheating and will result in an immediate 0. This means you may not simply cut and paste from an article on the internet. The essay must be an original work in your own words.
Essay Assignment:
The paper is a Frye or Daubert argument for allowing or disallowing one piece of scientific evidence in court. Remember that this is not an opinion piece. Your argument must be made based on fact. You may use: Court Rulings, Scientific Papers, and Specific legislation. Be careful taking popular media sources or internet blogs. Sources must be properly cited.
Here is a website link explaining the Frye and Daubert standards if you need it. If you do use it in the paper, make sure to cite it properly.
https://www.expertinstitute.com/resources/insights/daubert-versus-frye-a-national-look-at-expert-evidentiary-standards/
Term Paper Topic:
The piece of scientific evidence I choose to make a Frye or Daubert argument about is hair. There are many ways to know where the hair came from, DNA or just looking at the hair itself, how hair dye and even shampoos can affect it. I chose to see if it can be used under the Frye Standard in court.
Grading:
Below is how the paper will be graded.
1. Overall formatting, grammar, and spelling are worth 20 points. Format the paper with 1-inch margins and double spaces in Times New Roman 12-point type. Misspelled words, incorrect grammar, and sloppy formatting will all cost you points. 0 mistakes = 20 points 1-3 mistakes = 10 points, 4 or more mistakes = 0 points. These points are based on a 5-page paper. Longer papers will be allowed proportionally more errors.
2. Cover Page: Must include title and your name
3. Table of contents: if you break your body of the paper into sections, add a table of contents.
4. Abstract: A short 1-2 paragraph summarizing your paper. This should include your: Intent (What you are trying to prove – i.e., According to the Frye standard, UFO trajectory analysis meets the requirements for admissibility.) and your main argument: The trajectory analysis used is consistent with the principles of basic physics. This is worth 20 points
5. Introduction: This should be at least one page (3-4 paragraphs) explaining the science you are discussing and how it would be used in court. This is worth 20 points
6. Body of the paper: Here, you will list all of your arguments’ pros and cons. Remember to properly reference your sources. this is 100 points
7. Conclusion: 20 points. Wrap up the argument and state your final conclusion.
8. Bibliography. 20 points. Use standard formatting.
There is no minimum length. Typically, 5 pages (not including the bibliography, table of contents, and title page) is sufficient. However, some topics will require more or less space depending on how much information or controversy there is. Likewise, broader topics will have more aspects to cover than narrower ones. Therefore, the rule is your paper must be sufficient to make your argument.