Williams 7.3

These sentences will be (1) edited to eliminate metadiscourse, and (2) rewritten as a statement, so that I can (3) evaluate the claim.

1. This essay will survey research in schemata theory as applied to the pedagogy of mathematical problem solving.
Schemata theory is applied to the pedagogy of mathematical problem solving.
self-evident, makes no claim

2. I will analyze Frost's use of imagery of seasons in his longer poems published at the end of his career.
Frost used imagery of seasons in his longer poems published at the end of his career.
Uninteresting claim

3. The methodological differences between English and American histories of the War of 1812 resulting in radically differing interpretations of the cause of the conflict are the topic of this study.
The methodological differences between English and American histories of the War of 1812 result in radically differing interpretations of the cause of the conflict.
Interesting Claim

4. In this essay, I analyze the mistaken assumption underlying Freud's interpretation of dreams.
A mistaken assumption underlies Freud's interpretation of dreams.
Interesting, but vague

5. We will consider scientific thinking and its historical roots in connection with the influence of Egypt on Greek thought.
Scientific thinking has historical roots and Egypt influenced greek thought and these two statements are connected somehow.
Possibly interesting but vague and doesn't make much sense.

6. This article discusses needle sharing among drug users.
Drug users share needles.
Uninteresting claim

7. The relationship between birth order and academic success will be explored.
There is a relationship between birth order and academic success.
Uninteresting and vague

8. I intend to address the problem of the reasons for the failure and success of trade embargoes in this century.
Trade embargoes in this century have failed and succeeded for reasons.
No claim made, vague, uninteresting