The paper in question is a dissertation chapter that dwells upon data analysis and presentation. The key challenge of the piece is to provide the major findings as well as the data analysis methodology. The introduction is rather effective as it provides some background information and reveals the subject matter of the research. Three elements of effective academic writing are present. For instance, the author presents some ideas, provides the necessary evidence to support these ideas, and interprets them (The importance and meaning of scholarly communication, n.d.).
The introductory part may seem rather long, which can undermine its effectiveness. References to relevant sources are used, which enables the reader to become aware of the context and the major issues that will be covered further in the paper. The introduction also includes the key challenge, which is the provision of main results and data analysis methods utilized.
As for the use of evidence and sources to support ideas provided in the paper, it is possible to note that recent and relevant articles are employed. The sources are peer-reviewed articles that dwell upon the issue that is the key challenge. The sources provide the necessary background information on the matter, and the reader can estimate whether the issue is well-researched or needs further investigation.
It is necessary to add that the paper can be characterized by high levels of critical analysis. The paper involves the analysis and application of ideas, evaluation, and creation (Successful courtroom postings and critiques, n.d.). One of the most vivid issues associated with the paper is the lack of cohesion. At that, cohesion is one of the most important aspects of an effective academic paper (Writing a course paper, n.d.).
Many links unite paragraphs, which makes the piece easy to follow. However, some paragraphs lack the necessary cohesion, which is apparent in the part concerning the provision of findings. There are attempts to synthesize the data and provide effective links that would make the transfer from one idea to another effective. However, in some places, the link is absent, and it may seem that a list of ideas (which are rather disconnected) is provided.
The necessary improvements include shortening the introduction and making it more precise. It can also be effective to provide more references to support ideas. It is necessary to note that the part under analysis provides findings, which means that the focus is on the study results rather than other data. However, even this section should have a sufficient number of resources that provide the background associated with the study’s methodology, subject matter, and so on. As far as the cohesion is concerned, it is important to use linking words and phrases, as well as reveal some reasons for sharing an idea in a particular place.
It is possible to develop an action plan to address the issues mentioned above. It is important to read (and revise) various guidelines concerning some rules of academic writing. Reading the sources provided during the course will be beneficial as well. Furthermore, it can be helpful to implement a detailed analysis of other papers. This will help me unveil some gaps in my writing skills, and address these issues. The use of the MEAL method is effective during the analysis of academic papers. I will also continue reading peer-reviewed articles and published dissertations. These sources can be seen as effective illustrations of high-quality academic writing. I will pay considerable attention to such aspects as cohesion and the provision of evidence.
References
Successful courseroom postings and critiques. (n.d.). Web.
The importance and meaning of scholarly communication. (n.d.). Web.
Writing a course paper. (n.d.). Web.