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What is considered intellectual theft?
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?
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?
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'?
What should you do if an informant gives you information 'off the record'?
Which section of a research report contains an explanation of the data provided?
Which section of a research report contains an explanation of the data provided?
What is the purpose of including an appendix and glossary in research writing?
What is the purpose of including an appendix and glossary in research writing?
In research writing, what is meant by 'conclusions and recommendations'?
In research writing, what is meant by 'conclusions and recommendations'?
Why are endnotes and footnotes usually demanded in academic research?
Why are endnotes and footnotes usually demanded in academic research?
What could help reconcile conflicting dates of events in a research report?
What could help reconcile conflicting dates of events in a research report?
What should researchers do to inform their sources about using materials or testimonies provided?
What should researchers do to inform their sources about using materials or testimonies provided?
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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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