For this paper, it is writing to critique a concept which should be 3-5 pages in length. Use the link below to access the book “An Essay on the Principle of Population, vol. 2 [1826, 6th ed.] [1826] ” by Thomas Robert Malthus. Search within the book to get to page 106 which the heading is, “OF OUR FUTURE PROSPECTS RESPECTING THE REMOVAL OR MITIGATION OF THE EVILS ARISING FROM THE PRINCIPLE OF POPULATION. Book IV, Chapter I Of Moral Restraint, And Our Obligation To Practise This Virtue. It begins on page 106 and ends on page 111. The topic of this paper is Robert Malthus’ “Principle of Population”. I have also attached a file with example abstracts and tips for writing the abstract. http://lf-oll.s3.amazonaws.com/titles/1945/Malthus_0093.02_EBk_v6.0.pdf CITATIONS: Reference any material that is not yours – Quotes or paraphrase from a book – Charts, tables, graphs – Facts & figures Create an alphabetized works-cited list at the end -Use a standard format (APA or Chicago Style) Example: Heilbroner, R. L., & Rogers D. Spotswood Collection. (1996). Teachings from the worldly philosophy. New York: W.W. Norton. – Formal, objective language- Means no 1st or 2nd person (I/we/you) – No acronyms- Professional tone and objectivity
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Econ 395
Writing in the Discipline
TA: Kristina Litau
klitau2@uic.edu
Grades
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Assignments will be graded for content (Persky)
and for writing (Litau)
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Writing component will be Pass/Fail only
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Pass/Fail based on a 10 point scale
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Assignments can be resubmitted
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To pass must have 6 pts on each assignment
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Questions? Please talk to me!
klitau2@uic.edu
Four Writing Assignments
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An abstract (1 page)
(deadline: 24th January)
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Explain a concept (2-3 pages)
(deadline: February, 21)
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Topic: Adam Smith’s “Invisible Hand” in the Wealth of Nations,
Book IV, Ch. 2,
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Critique a concept (3-5 pages)
(deadline: 28th March)
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Topic: Robert Malthus’ Principle of Population,
Heilbroner, pp. 106-110; first and sixth editions
available from:
http://oll.libertyfund.org/people/thomas-robertmalthus
Compare and contrast (5-10 pages)
(deadline: 11th April)
Critiquing a Concept: Purpose
Do’s:
Begin with a careful and objective description of
the concept as enunciated by the author.
The purpose of a critique is to identify strong and
weak points in the original text.
A critique means to influence. You are taking a
stance or point of view regarding your subject.
Critiquing a Concept: Guidelines
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Do your research. You may want to consult both
primary and secondary sources.
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Who is your audience
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Write an outline, where you organize your ideas
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Introduce your topic and give an indication of
the important points
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Body paragraphs: each paragraph = main point
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Conclusion
Citations
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Reference any material that is not yours
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Quotes or paraphrase from a book
Charts, tables, graphs
Facts & figures
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Create an alphabetized works-cited list at the
end
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Use a standard format (APA or Chicago Style)
Style and Mechanics
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Formal, objective language
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Means no 1st or 2nd person (I/we/you)
No contractions
Objective:
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Markton is a great city.
Markton was ranked 5th in the US News &
World Report’s top places to live.
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Sentence structure
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Grammar and punctuation
Additional sources and
Academic Integrity
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Writing center of University of Carolina has helpful
handouts
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Use Google
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Try UIC writing center: http://writingcenter.uic.edu/
(703 S Morgan St)
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Ask me! Office Hours:
▪ Tuesday 2-3pm in UH 817
▪ By appointment
▪ Email klitau2@uic.edu
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Don‘t copy other people‘s work, it won‘t work! (see
handout. Academic Integrity)
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