Writing Question

Important Writing Requirements

Language: English
Academic Level: Undergraduate (USF IDS 2378)
Length: 34 pages, double-spaced
Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
Format: Word or PDF
Citation Style: APA (light use is fine)
Tone:
- Human-written
- Reflective and analytical
- Natural academic voice (not robotic, not AI-sounding)
Sentence Style:
- Mix of short and medium-length sentences
- Avoid repetitive structures
- Smooth transitions between paragraphs

Core Belief to Write About

Belief: Critical thinking is more important than memorization in learning and professional growth.

(This belief has already been used in previous mini-write assignments.)

REQUIRED STRUCTURE & CONTENT

SECTION 1 Personal Belief & Ethos ( 1 page)

The writer should:

Clearly state the belief
Explain why this belief is personally significant
Describe how it developed over time
Connect it to personal, academic, or professional experiences
Articulate a personal ethos (values that guide actions and decisions)
Acknowledge any initial assumptions or biases

SECTION 2 Disciplinary Perspectives ( 1.5 pages total)

Each subsection should be about page.

A. STEM Perspective

How STEM fields view critical thinking vs. memorization
Role of data, problem-solving, experimentation, and analysis
Strengths and limitations of this belief from a STEM lens

B. Social Sciences Perspective

Psychological or sociological views on learning and cognition
How culture, behavior, and human development relate to the belief
Any challenges or support this discipline provides

C. Business & Communication Perspective

How business and management value critical thinking
Decision-making, leadership, adaptability, and communication
Potential assumptions or biases (efficiency, productivity, profit focus)

Each discipline should:

Identify key variables/concepts
Explain how the discipline interprets the belief
Go beyond description and include analysis

SECTION 3 Synthesis & Evaluation ( 1 page)

The writer should:

Compare and synthesize the three disciplinary perspectives
Identify strengths and weaknesses of the belief
Discuss assumptions, biases, and alternative viewpoints
Reflect on how disciplinary lenses reshaped or deepened understanding
Conclude with a thoughtful, logical evaluation of the belief

WHAT THE PAPER MUST DEMONSTRATE

Strong critical and analytical thinking
Clear interdisciplinary synthesis
Logical organization and smooth transitions
Original reflection (not generic or surface-level)
Clear effort to meet Exceeds Expectations rubric criteria

WHAT TO AVOID

AI-sounding or overly polished language
Listing disciplines without analysis
Oversimplified or obvious conclusions
Repetitive sentence patterns

FINAL GOAL

A human-written, well-structured 34 page draft that fully meets IDS 2378 requirements and is ready for instructor feedback before the final paper.

Requirements: 3-4 page

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