Social Science
This field studies human behavior and why people act the way they do
What is social science?
This is the total number of core components in a social science paper.
What is four?
These are the two voices that should appear in a strong introduction.
What are the “they say” and “I say” perspectives?
This section is where you interpret evidence to support your claims.
What is the analysis?
This question should always be addressed in the conclusion.
What is why the research matters?
This writing approach is emphasized in Chapter 18 for structuring arguments
What is the They Say / I Say format?
This is one of the four core components of a social science paper.
What is Introduction & Thesis, or Literature Review, or Analysis, or Implications
This is the purpose of reviewing previous research in a paper.
What is to build context and show what is already known?
These are the three steps you must take when working with data.
What are defining the data, identifying its source, and explaining its use?
These groups are often the intended audience for social science research.
Who are decision-makers, professionals, and the general public?
This is the main focus of social science writing, often supported with evidence.
What is understanding and explaining human behavior?
This section explains what other researchers have said about a topic.
What is the literature review?
This is what a literature review demonstrates about your topic.
What is the existing academic conversation surrounding it?
This is how data functions in social science writing.
What is evidence used to test and support a thesis?
This stage of life is examined in Chapter 10 of Experiencing the Lifespan.
What is emerging adulthood?
This phrase means engaging with and responding to what others have said.
What is entering the conversation?
This section focuses on your own ideas supported by evidence.
What is the analysis?
This is what your introduction should make clear about your argument.
What is how it relates to other scholars’ ideas?
This additional element strengthens analysis beyond just numbers or findings.
What are multiple perspectives or interpretations?
This technique is what Janet Belsky uses to engage readers throughout her writing.
What is posing questions and immediately answering them?
This is why writers connect their ideas to others’ research in social science writing.
What is to show how their argument contributes to existing research?
This section explains why your research matters and who should care.
What are the implications?
This is how literature reviews strengthen credibility in academic writing.
What is by showing your work is grounded in established research?
This is what separates a strong analysis from a weak one.
What is clearly explaining how evidence supports your argument?
This is the ultimate purpose of the implications section in social science writing.
What is connecting research findings to real-world significance and impact?