Will behave for money

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1. What is the main point made by the author? After reading the article, what do you think the
author believes about the topic? Summarize the main point in two or three sentences. In some
cases the author describes another person’s argument. Be sure, then, to make clear whether the
author is stating his or her own opinion, or describing the opinions of other people. Then, explain
how the author supports his or her main point? Briefly summarize the information presented by
the author. Provide some specific details. Explain how this information is used to support the
author’s point of view. Describe what the author has to say, but do not comment on the
arguments at this point.

2. What are the strong features of the author’s arguments? Again, consider what you have learned
about the requirements for good scientific research: Are the arguments supported by solid
research data? Does the research appear to have been conducted properly? If yes, explain why
you think the research was well done. Does the author provide information about more than one
side of the issue? What are the weak features of the author’s arguments? Consider the following
possibilities: Is the argument based on personal anecdotes? Does it rely on isolated case studies?
Is the research that the author refers to adequate? Are the research data misinterpreted? Use
what you have learned about research in the course. For example, does the author try to infer a
causal connection from correlational data? Does the absence of control groups make
comparisons impossible? Are there other possible interpretations for the evidence that are not
recognized by the author? Does the author make unsubstantiated claims or assumptions that are
not based on any evidence at all? Are other explanations or points of view ignored by the author?