Social Science Communication

Social Science : Communication Content Knowledge Comprehend o The concept of plagiarism and how to avoid it through the use of paraphrasing, summarizing, quoting and citing Apply by being able to: • Identify and use parts of speech correctly and consistently • Use a variety of sentence structures in writing • Present a coherent thesis when making an argument • Support the thesis with appropriate evidence when making an argument • Anticipate and answer possible objections when making an argument • Present a concise, clear closing when making an argument • Organize ideas to achieve coherence in communication • Write research papers that incorporate processes appropriate to the topic being researched by: o Integrating information from a range of appropriate sources o Logically introducing and incorporating quotations o Synthesizing information into a logical sequence o Identifying different perspectives o Identifying complexities and discrepancies in information o Offering support for conclusions

Standards for Success (S4S) Successful students: A. Are able to communicate clearly and coherently