Trivium & Quadrivium: A Systematic Exercise for Setting Structural Elements in Scientific Reports

David Alfaro Siqueiros Beltrones

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Trivium & Quadrivium: A Systematic Exercise for Setting Structural Elements in Scientific Reports

David Alfaro Siqueiros Beltrones

Published in International Journal of Philosophy (Volume 10, Issue 4)

Received: 19 September 2022 Accepted: 12 October 2022 Published: 27 October 2022

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Experience in thesis and peer reviewing revealed that most authors have much difficulty in presenting the structural supports of their study. This becomes evident in both their oral and written scientific reports in which little congruency or lack of it is frequently observed between title of the study, general objective (aim), and the hypothesis. Likewise, confusion is usually present when distinguishing purpose from objective when presenting the research problem. In order to aid in approaching the mentioned difficulties an exercise termed Trivium is proposed and explained. This term that designated the main subjects in scholar formation during medieval times, is used to designate the effective coupling of the above three structural elements (title, objective, hypothesis) that, properly used, confer epistemological basis to their scientific reports. Likewise, in order to reinforce this exercise a Quadrivium is recommended in which a fourth structural element is added, i.e., a premise, as the theoretical basis that precisely indicates the purpose of the study and provides immediate support to the hypothesis. Examples to illustrate these exercises are provided. Abiding by this logic may significantly aid science students and some open-minded researchers in adequately constructing their scientific reports, while avoiding frustrating experiences due to uncomfortable observations by peers on their manuscripts.

Published in	International Journal of Philosophy (Volume 10, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijp.20221004.11
Page(s)	126-129
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Hypothesis, Objective, Premise, Scientific Method, Scientific Report, Scientific Research

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David Alfaro Siqueiros Beltrones

Department of Plankton and Marine Ecology, Interdisciplinary Center of Marine Sciences, National Politechnique Institute, La Paz, Mexico

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