External and Internal Criticism Objectives
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External and Internal Criticism Objectives

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What is considered intellectual theft?

  • Sharing your materials with informants
  • Conducting research under false pretenses
  • Using other people's data without their permission (correct)
  • Not acknowledging the source of your data
  • What is the purpose of making an outline in research writing?

  • To highlight the main points of your analysis
  • To include any information that could not be incorporated into the text
  • To organize and plan the structure of your written account (correct)
  • To provide a summary of your conclusions
  • Why is it important to provide citations for your data sources?

  • To confuse readers about the origin of your data
  • To make your text longer with additional information
  • To prevent plagiarism and acknowledge the original sources (correct)
  • To ensure you have enough references in your research
  • What should you do if an informant gives you information 'off the record'?

    <p>Respect the confidentiality and do not use the information in your written account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of a research report contains an explanation of the data provided?

    <p>Text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of including an appendix and glossary in research writing?

    <p>To provide additional materials that couldn't be included in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In research writing, what is meant by 'conclusions and recommendations'?

    <p>A summary of your findings based on the text and analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are endnotes and footnotes usually demanded in academic research?

    <p>To provide additional context and references for the information provided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could help reconcile conflicting dates of events in a research report?

    <p>Appendix and Glossary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should researchers do to inform their sources about using materials or testimonies provided?

    <p>Always tell informants or sources about using their materials or testimonies in a written account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Criticism Overview

    • Criticism involves judging the merits of documents, art, and literary works, evaluating quality through analysis.
    • Key forms include historical criticism, literary criticism, and textual criticism, each focusing on authenticity and context.

    External Criticism

    • Centers on the genuineness, authenticity, and trustworthiness of documents.
    • Essential guide questions include:
      • Who authored the document and their intent?
      • Accuracy of the document's date and events it describes.
      • Location of origin and context of writing.
      • Existence of alternative forms or versions of the document.

    Internal Criticism

    • Focuses on assessing the accuracy and truthfulness of the document's content.
    • Investigates the author's credibility through guide questions such as:
      • The author's presence during events described.
      • Competency and emotional involvement of the author.
      • Potential biases or vested interests influencing the narrative.

    Objectives of Criticism

    • Aims to identify historical truths and distinguish them from false claims.
    • Involves both external examination for authenticity and internal evaluation for accuracy.

    Characteristics of a Good Historical Account

    • Must be an original work, avoiding repetitive recycling of historical facts.
    • Should address significant historical themes, including change and progression.
    • Needed to demonstrate academic rigor and adhere to standard writing conventions.

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    Test your ability to conduct external and internal criticisms in historical analysis. Understand how different methods of criticism contribute to identifying historical truth and avoiding false claims.

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