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Discussion Post 11

  • Due Nov 3, 2025 by 11:59pm
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This discussion post has two parts:

1. Answer at least one question below about Alpcan's "A Template and Suggestions for Writing Easy-to-Read Research Articles" and let us know which number(s) you are addressing.

  1. What's something important to take away from this article?
  2. Where do you disagree with Alpcan?
  3. How has your experience with research articles aligned with or diverged from Alpcan's description?
  4. What is one specific research article that you feel demonstrates or refutes Alpcan's claims? (Provide the citation and explain why.)

 

2. Answer at least one question below about Eriksson's "The Art and Science of Scholarly Writing" and let us know which number(s) you are addressing.

  1. Do you find the "symmetry of specificity" framework to be helpful or cumbersome? Why?
  2. How might you compare and contrast Eriksson's symmetry of specificity with Schimel's OCAR structure?
  3. What's another paper structure or framework that you find to be helpful?
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