"Scientific theories, which most people consider as 'fact,' almost invariably prove to be inaccurate. Thus, one should look upon any information described as 'factual' with skepticism since it may well be proven false in the future."
Write an essay in which you take a position on the statement above. In developing and supporting your viewpoint, consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true.
Several individuals identify themselves as skeptics; they view everything through a critical lens and do not take any statement at face value. While this is indeed an effective way to prevent the spread of misinformation, skepticism is not always necessary. There are several things to consider when deciding whether or not a statement is factually accurate, such as how much research has been done on this topic, and what the sources of funding for the research were. These factors can help to determine how skeptical an individual may feel about the results.
Several individuals still believe that there is a link between autism and vaccinations. The author of the study in which this link was found has been proven to have fabricated their results. Several attempts at replicating the study failed to elicit the same results as the original study, and several more studies have shown no such link between the two variables. Considering the vast amount of research refuting the findings of the original study, it is reasonable to rationalize that future studies that also come to the same conclusion – that there is no link between autism and vaccinations – are mostly factually accurate and require little to no skepticism upon viewing.
Conversely, there are also situations in which skepticism is valid. If a study demonstrates results that further support the claims of the original study, it is rational to express skepticism about that study. Additionally, sources of funding may skew research results. This is a critical component to consider: if a large pharmaceutical company funds research for a new medication they are selling, it is reasonable to consider how positive results may impact projected sales of that medication for the company. Further, if the research published is the only study that has been conducted on the medication, skepticism is valid in this instance. One may remain skeptical until further studies, which, if funded, are funded by a neutral third party, are conducted. Continuing, if a third-party-funded or independent study is conducted that supports the results of the original study, perhaps the amount of skepticism can be lessened.
Some individuals believe that information must always be viewed with skepticism, since results of research studies often are proven to be inaccurate or incomplete by further studies. While it is certainly beneficial to view these theories and the research behind it with skepticism and to not take everything at face value, some results do not require a skeptical view. It is important to consider the amount of research that has been conducted on the topic the theory is related to, such as the debunked correlation between vaccinations and autism. However, the sources of funding behind research is also relevant to consider; if a pharmaceutical company funds research which demonstrates that a certain medication has certain benefits, considering how these results could impact the company's sales is a considerable cause for skepticism. Thus, a healthy amount of skepticism should be implemented when viewing any research related to research, but the research itself and its results should not be dismissed unless reasons can for a significant amount of skepticism are identified.
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Grammar and spelling errors:
Line 1, column 310, Rule ID: WHETHER[7]
Message: Perhaps you can shorten this phrase to just 'whether'. It is correct though if you mean 'regardless of whether'.
Suggestion: whether
...everal things to consider when deciding whether or not a statement is factually accurate, such...
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Transition Words or Phrases used:
actually, also, but, conversely, however, if, may, so, still, third, thus, while, such as
Attributes: Values AverageValues Percentages(Values/AverageValues)% => Comments
Performance on Part of Speech:
To be verbs : 37.0 19.5258426966 189% => OK
Auxiliary verbs: 11.0 12.4196629213 89% => OK
Conjunction : 14.0 14.8657303371 94% => OK
Relative clauses : 17.0 11.3162921348 150% => OK
Pronoun: 32.0 33.0505617978 97% => OK
Preposition: 60.0 58.6224719101 102% => OK
Nominalization: 10.0 12.9106741573 77% => OK
Performance on vocabulary words:
No of characters: 2767.0 2235.4752809 124% => OK
No of words: 519.0 442.535393258 117% => OK
Chars per words: 5.33140655106 5.05705443957 105% => OK
Fourth root words length: 4.7730044521 4.55969084622 105% => OK
Word Length SD: 2.9899625793 2.79657885939 107% => OK
Unique words: 226.0 215.323595506 105% => OK
Unique words percentage: 0.435452793834 0.4932671777 88% => More unique words wanted or less content wanted.
syllable_count: 864.0 704.065955056 123% => OK
avg_syllables_per_word: 1.7 1.59117977528 107% => OK
A sentence (or a clause, phrase) starts by:
Pronoun: 7.0 6.24550561798 112% => OK
Article: 3.0 4.99550561798 60% => OK
Subordination: 8.0 3.10617977528 258% => Less adverbial clause wanted.
Conjunction: 3.0 1.77640449438 169% => OK
Preposition: 3.0 4.38483146067 68% => OK
Performance on sentences:
How many sentences: 20.0 20.2370786517 99% => OK
Sentence length: 25.0 23.0359550562 109% => OK
Sentence length SD: 69.4499100071 60.3974514979 115% => OK
Chars per sentence: 138.35 118.986275619 116% => OK
Words per sentence: 25.95 23.4991977007 110% => OK
Discourse Markers: 4.45 5.21951772744 85% => OK
Paragraphs: 4.0 4.97078651685 80% => OK
Language errors: 1.0 7.80617977528 13% => OK
Sentences with positive sentiment : 9.0 10.2758426966 88% => OK
Sentences with negative sentiment : 7.0 5.13820224719 136% => OK
Sentences with neutral sentiment: 4.0 4.83258426966 83% => OK
What are sentences with positive/Negative/neutral sentiment?
Coherence and Cohesion:
Essay topic to essay body coherence: 0.125360115169 0.243740707755 51% => OK
Sentence topic coherence: 0.0445910970356 0.0831039109588 54% => OK
Sentence topic coherence SD: 0.0371910061661 0.0758088955206 49% => Sentences are similar to each other.
Paragraph topic coherence: 0.0778997222445 0.150359130593 52% => OK
Paragraph topic coherence SD: 0.0288135261718 0.0667264976115 43% => Paragraphs are similar to each other. Some content may get duplicated or it is not exactly right on the topic.
Essay readability:
automated_readability_index: 16.6 14.1392134831 117% => OK
flesch_reading_ease: 37.64 48.8420337079 77% => OK
smog_index: 11.2 7.92365168539 141% => OK
flesch_kincaid_grade: 14.2 12.1743820225 117% => OK
coleman_liau_index: 13.93 12.1639044944 115% => OK
dale_chall_readability_score: 8.41 8.38706741573 100% => OK
difficult_words: 116.0 100.480337079 115% => OK
linsear_write_formula: 11.5 11.8971910112 97% => OK
gunning_fog: 12.0 11.2143820225 107% => OK
text_standard: 12.0 11.7820224719 102% => OK
What are above readability scores?
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Better to have 5/6 paragraphs with 3/4 arguments. And try always support/against one side but compare two sides, like this:
para 1: introduction
para 2: reason 1. address both of the views presented for reason 1
para 3: reason 2. address both of the views presented for reason 2
para 4: reason 3. address both of the views presented for reason 3
para 5: reason 4. address both of the views presented for reason 4 (optional)
para 6: conclusion.
Rates: 62.5 out of 100
Scores by essay e-grader: 3.75 Out of 6
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Note: the e-grader does NOT examine the meaning of words and ideas. VIP users will receive further evaluations by advanced module of e-grader and human graders.