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Questions and Answers
What is a key aspect to observe in the language of research, campaigns, and advocacies?
What is a key aspect to observe in the language of research, campaigns, and advocacies?
- The reliance on personal anecdotes rather than factual evidence
- The avoidance of statistics and data to prevent confusion
- The use of complex jargon to exclude certain audiences
- The use of persuasive and emotive language to influence opinions (correct)
What is a common feature in the language of advocacies?
What is a common feature in the language of advocacies?
- Emphasis on presenting only statistical data
- Overwhelming focus on technical terminology
- Use of ambiguous and vague language to confuse the audience
- Appeal to emotions and values to inspire action (correct)
Why is it important to pay attention to the language of research?
Why is it important to pay attention to the language of research?
- It does not affect the credibility of the research outcomes
- It only serves an aesthetic purpose in academic writing
- It has no impact on the validity of the research findings
- It can reveal biases and influence the interpretation of results (correct)
Flashcards
Persuasive language in research
Persuasive language in research
Language used in research that aims to sway opinions and influence interpretations of findings.
Advocacy language
Advocacy language
Language designed to inspire action around a specific cause by appealing to emotions and values.
Influence of language in research
Influence of language in research
How language in research can reveal potential biases and affect how results are understood.
