what would you say are the aspects of modern science of the last 100 years that can contribute to uncertainty about the trustworthiness of science either among other scientists or among wider publics?
Prompt
Please make sure to use only our readings and lectures as sources, along with any wikipedia pages we may have referenced. Do not use other sources. Today there is just one prompt.
Throughout the semester we have explored the challenges of creating credible, trustworthy science. Even as we look at modern science, which arguably has strong practices to protect the credibility of science, like peer review, maintaining trust in the findings of scientists can at times be challenging. Based on readings from this week, what would you say are the aspects of modern science of the last 100 years that can contribute to uncertainty about the trustworthiness of science either among other scientists or among wider publics?
Essay 4
Length: 1000-1250 words
- Longer is ok, shorter will be penalized.
- Length does NOT include bibliography.
Citation style: MLA – see citation guide here
Due: July 8, 11:59 PM.
- There is a 31 minute grace period.
- After 12:30 AM, July 9, no more papers can be accepted for any reason. Remember: during the compressed summer term, the last day of classes is also the last day of finals.
Submission: Please upload papers to Canvas. They will be screened by Turnitin.
Objectives of the assignment:
- demonstrate knowledge of the class readings and discussions
- demonstrate an ability to analyze and synthesize information
- demonstrate an ability to properly select, deploy, and document evidence in support of your claim.
- demonstrate an ability to write accessibly for an intelligent audience unfamiliar with the material. In other words, write both to inform and persuade.
Prompt
Please make sure to use only our readings and lectures as sources, along with any wikipedia pages we may have referenced. Do not use other sources. Today there is just one prompt.
Throughout the semester we have explored the challenges of creating credible, trustworthy science. Even as we look at modern science, which arguably has strong practices to protect the credibility of science, like peer review, maintaining trust in the findings of scientists can at times be challenging. Based on readings from this week, what would you say are the aspects of modern science of the last 100 years that can contribute to uncertainty about the trustworthiness of science either among other scientists or among wider publics?
As you work on this feel free to point out whether this is a unique, modern phenomenon, or whether it is just a slightly new version of old problems.
Argument:
As with previous essays, include your argument statement in the first paragraph. Here is a sample argument statement for this week:
(1) Modern science has experienced unique challenges to its credibility because of X and Y.
(2) X and Y challenge the credibility of modern science in much the same way they have in earlier times.
General Rules:
Quotations: please limit your quotations to no more than 1-2 per page, with no more than 1-2 sentences in each quote. I want this essay to focus on your explaining your reasoning and evidence in your own words as much as possible.
Citations: Citing your sources is essential good practice. We will use the simplest citation system in this class: MLA. I have written up a citation guide with tips for all the kinds of citation you will need to do. download Please consult this if you have not written an essay like this one recently or are unfamiliar with MLA. If you are knowledgeable about Chicago-style citations, you may use that also. No other citation methods are accepted. Using incorrect or other citations methods will result in a deduction.
