By: Arthur Hall
Submitted: 2011-08-22 12:09:21 | Word Count: 497
Argumentative research paper writing dealswith the subject by analyzing it with arguments in favor of and also againstthe motion. A final conclusion can be reached after considering all thearguments.
An argumentative research paper gives a lotof emphasis in the analysis of the issue. A good research methodology andselecting a proper analytical tool is essential for writing an argumentativeresearch paper. The sampling techniques and the data collection from the fieldshould be done with appropriate care otherwise the entire process of analyzingwill go in vain. A good analytical tool should have the following property:
1) Reliability- reliability is themost important characteristic of a quality analytical tool. It means that undersimilar condition the tool should provide similar results. If an analyticaltool gives different results under similar conditions it can't be consideredreliable. For example, if family disorganization is taken as the index of sexcrime, the scale is not reliable since in some circumstances familydisorganization is not the cause of sex crime.
2) Validity- validity means thatthe tool provides correct measurement of data. If a tool successfully measuresdata, it is considered valid. Since the natures of different kind of researchphenomena are considerably complex and indefinite, it is not easy to arrive ata scientific criterion for fixing validity of a scale. Therefore, it isgenerally done on the basis of general knowledge and insight. If our reasoningand general knowledge is satisfied by the result of a scale, it is generallyaccepted as having validity. On the contrary, if its results contradict ourgeneral knowledge and reasoning, it is declared as invalid.
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3) Simplicity- Simplicity is acharacteristic of an analytical tool having several advantages. First of all,if a scale is simple its use will be considerably wide spread. Again, widespread use will gradually lead to its improvement, increasing its validity.Secondly, a simple analytical tool attains confidence of more people.
4) Workability- An analytical toolmust be workable. Then alone it will be pragmatic and practicable. This traitmeans that the bases which are at the root of the scale are easily available inthe actual field of work. Thus abstract and imaginary bases should not beincluded in the formation of scale, since it makes it impractical.
5) Extension- Extension orcomprehension is also a characteristic of a superior analytical tool. Thescales of measurement in physical sciences are almost universal. For example,the length of a meter is the same in every part of the world. The nature ofsocial phenomena, however, is different from that of physical phenomena.Therefore, similar amount of extension of universality can't be expected to beachieved in the scales used in social sciences. For example, maritaldisorganization in an orthodox country may be considered as due to extramarital relationships. This scale, however, will not work in semi permissiveand permissive societies. In such a situation it may be said that the researchershould try to make his scale as much universal as possible.
After doing the proper analysis of thesubject a conclusion is reached and the whole process is written in black andwhite in the research paper.
