Friedman, Milton 2002, Chapter 1 “The Relation between Economic Freedom and
Just need a four-page rough draft –
the assignment topic above is the reading
INTRODUCTION
– Main Idea
– Thesis at end: main critique or implications
– English speakers expect the big information to be placed here, at the end of the introduction
– structuring it this way creates efficient information processing: you are preparing your audience (me, for business memos your colleagues and bosses) for what to focus on the most in the rest of the text
BODY OF PAPER
– elements of the argument: assumptions, logic (how did the author get to that main point), or data
– integrate your thesis into the elements of the argument
– it should not be that I see your thesis in the intro and then not again until the conclusion
– this is how you really stretch the weakness or strength of the argument
CONCLUSION
– summarize the thesis and key points
– or, think of what future analysis might be needed, like evidence perhaps, going forward based on your insights; take social science further
OTHER ADVICE/SUGGESTIONS
QUOTES:
– use when they address the main idea directly or the main elements of the arguments directly
– paraphrase otherwise (put page numbers after key points so I know where to check if I have questions)
CITATION:
– put pages numbers not just after direct quotes but key ideas that come from the text
GRAMMAR:
– use the Writing Center if you have concerns; watch for fragments instead of sentences, how you capitalize…
ATTITUDE—SKILL SET:
– this class is good opportunity to develop this writing skill enough that you are comfortable enough going forward; it’s just a skill set—so you can learn it or improve upon it
