Research Languages and Advocacy Campaigns
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What is the primary purpose of self-advocacy?

  • To avoid responsibility in decision-making.
  • To speak up and ask for what you need. (correct)
  • To influence others without concern for personal needs.
  • To gather statistics for external purposes.

    • Which statement best defines accommodations?

  • Permanent alterations in personal behavior.
  • Adjustments that apply to all situations equally.
  • Changes that help individuals succeed or reach their goals. (correct)
  • Changes made that hinder progress.

    • What is an argumentative essay primarily focused on?

  • Contradicting established facts.
  • Presenting a position on an issue using evidence. (correct)
  • Describing a series of unrelated topics.
  • Providing a single narrative without evidence.

    • What component of an argumentative essay addresses opposing views?

    <p>Counterclaim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'expository' mean in the context of expository essays?

    <p>Intended to explain or describe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an argumentative essay?

    <p>Focusing solely on personal opinions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a thesis statement?

    <p>A concise statement presenting the main argument.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes evidence in an argumentative essay?

    <p>Facts, data, and expert quotes supporting a claim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of reasoning in an argumentative essay?

    <p>To provide logical support for a claim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining feature of a claim of policy?

    <p>It asserts that something should be done regarding a course of action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an impromptu speech from a prepared speech?

    <p>It is delivered without any prior preparation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement exemplifies an opinion?

    <p>Columbus Day should not be a holiday in the United States anymore.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of claim asserts something can be verified with evidence?

    <p>Claim of Fact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a characteristic of a prepared speech?

    <p>It is often rehearsed and organized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms refers to a confident statement of belief that can be proven?

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

    What type of claim would you use to argue that something is good or bad?

    <p>Claim of Value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key elements of multimodal text?

    <p>A combination of visual and audio elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the gestural element of multimodal texts refer to?

    <p>The body language and facial expressions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the PREP method in speech delivery stand for?

    <p>Position - Reason - Example - Position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a claim of policy?

    <p>It suggests what should or should not be done.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the awareness raising dimension in a campaign?

    <p>To inform the public about a specific problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does research play in the dimensions of a campaign?

    <p>To provide necessary knowledge for action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of social mobilization in campaigns?

    <p>To use varied strategies for grassroots and elite influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of a campaign focuses on skill development for a specific target?

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

    What is lobbying commonly understood as within the context of a campaign?

    <p>Influencing decisions made by government officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'data' refer to in the context of research?

    <p>The collected facts or information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In research terminology, what does 'experiment' mean?

    <p>A test where all variables are controlled except one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'advocacy' refer to in a campaign context?

    <p>An action taken for a cause or purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension focuses on raising awareness about problems?

    <p>Awareness Raising</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 'treatment' typically refer to in research contexts?

    <p>The course of action designed for research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Languages of Research, Campaign, and Advocacies

    • Languages of research are important in many fields, including education
    • Research often starts with a question or problem
    • Researchers investigate what is already known about the subject
    • Key terms:
      • Design: Planning how something is done or made
      • Data: Collected facts and information
      • Significance: Important data and meaningful findings
      • Treatment: Course of action in research
      • Experiment: Testing effects of factors
      • Conclusion: Summary of findings
      • Observation: Careful examination of something
      • Statistics: Organization and analysis of numerical data

    Campaign

    • Campaigns can be single or multiple advertisements
    • Ads in a campaign often focus around a central idea
    • Campaigns provide a framework for advocacy processes
    • Campaigns often use similar structures and purposes

    Advocacy

    • Advocacy is persuasive communication to influence audiences to take actions
    • Key dimensions of a campaign are:
      • Awareness Raising: Making the problem known to the public
      • Research: Providing knowledge to act
      • Social Mobilization: By grassroots and elites
      • Training: For a target audience
      • Lobbying: Influencing government decisions

    Advocacy

    • Advocacy is action for a cause (e.g., human rights)
    • NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) often engage in advocacy
    • Activities of certain NGOs include:
      • Self-advocacy: Speaking up for needs
      • Accommodations: changes to help achieve goals

    Argumentative Essay

    • Argumentative essays present arguments with evidence, facts, and logical reasoning

    Thesis Statement

    • A concise statement of the main argument or viewpoint in an essay.

    Claim (in essays)

    • The author's argument they're attempting to prove

    Counterclaim

    • The opposite argument addressed by the author

    Reasoning

    • Logic used to prove a claim

    Evidence

    • Supporting facts, data, and expert quotes

    Opinion & Assertion

    • Opinion: Quick judgments, not necessarily factual
    • Assertion: Confident declarations of fact or belief (can be proven)

    Claims of Fact, Value, and Policy

    • Claim of Fact: Statement asserting something's truth or falsehood (verifiable)
    • Claim of Value: Statement arguing something is good or bad/better than another
    • Claim of Policy: Argument for a specific course of action

    Impromptu vs. Prepared Speech

    • Impromptu Speech: Speech delivered without preparation
    • Prepared Speech: Speech planned in advance, researched, and practiced

    Types of Delivery (in speeches)

    • PREP: Position, reason
    • PPF: Past – present – future, example
    • SMC: Story - message - call to action

    Multimodal Texts

    • Texts combining visual, written, audio, gestural elements
    • Types of multimodal texts include: spatial, digital, and live multimodal texts

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    This quiz explores the languages of research, campaign strategies, and advocacy techniques. It covers essential terminology and concepts relevant to conducting effective research and persuasive communication. Test your knowledge of design, data, significance, and more in the context of research and campaigns.

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