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What is the primary purpose of a position paper?
What is the primary purpose of a position paper?
- To present the writer's stance on a particular issue (correct)
- To collect data from various respondents
- To create an emotional narrative
- To explore multiple viewpoints on an issue
How do emotional appeals contribute to the effectiveness of a manifesto?
How do emotional appeals contribute to the effectiveness of a manifesto?
- They evoke feelings of urgency and moral duty in the audience (correct)
- They enhance the credibility of the writer's sources
- They present a logical argument against counterarguments
- They provide statistical evidence to support claims
In what way does the use of counterarguments benefit the argument in a manifesto?
In what way does the use of counterarguments benefit the argument in a manifesto?
- It avoids presenting opposition to keep the argument strong
- It allows the writer to directly engage with opposing viewpoints and refute them (correct)
- It identifies the author's personal biases
- It simplifies the argument for readers unfamiliar with the topic
What is the significance of ethos in a manifesto?
What is the significance of ethos in a manifesto?
What role does personal approach play in conducting a survey?
What role does personal approach play in conducting a survey?
What is a key characteristic of a self-administered survey?
What is a key characteristic of a self-administered survey?
What does a Likert scale assess?
What does a Likert scale assess?
Which type of question generally provides less information but is easier to analyze?
Which type of question generally provides less information but is easier to analyze?
What is the function of a Consent Letter in research?
What is the function of a Consent Letter in research?
What is indicated by the results and discussion section of a survey report?
What is indicated by the results and discussion section of a survey report?
What does the questionnaire design process involve?
What does the questionnaire design process involve?
What purpose does a table serve in a research report?
What purpose does a table serve in a research report?
How does the structure of a report enhance clarity?
How does the structure of a report enhance clarity?
What is a key aspect of dissemination in research?
What is a key aspect of dissemination in research?
Which statement about dichotomous questions is correct?
Which statement about dichotomous questions is correct?
Flashcards
Position Paper Purpose
Position Paper Purpose
A position paper summarizes a stance on an issue.
Emotional Appeals in Manifesto
Emotional Appeals in Manifesto
Creating urgency/moral responsibility to persuade readers.
Counterarguments in Manifesto
Counterarguments in Manifesto
Acknowledging opposing views to strengthen the writer's argument.
Ethos in Manifesto
Ethos in Manifesto
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Evidence Role in Manifesto
Evidence Role in Manifesto
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Self-administered survey
Self-administered survey
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Online survey
Online survey
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Survey method
Survey method
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Creating a survey
Creating a survey
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Open-ended question
Open-ended question
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Dichotomous question
Dichotomous question
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Likert scale
Likert scale
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Contingency question
Contingency question
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Survey Report
Survey Report
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Dissemination
Dissemination
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Study Notes
Position Papers & Manifestos
- Position papers summarize an author's stance on an issue.
- Introductory information uses sources like directories, encyclopedias, and handbooks.
Emotional Appeals in Manifestos
- Emotional appeals create urgency and moral obligation in readers.
Counterarguments in Manifestos
- Writers acknowledge opposing views and refute them to strengthen their own argument.
Ethos in Manifestos
- Ethos (credibility) establishes the author's trustworthiness to persuade readers.
Evidence in Manifestos
- Evidence used in manifestos is often exaggerated to evoke emotional responses.
Surveys & Questionnaires
- Surveys collect responses on issues.
- A survey questionnaire is a data gathering tool with questions.
- Survey methods include personal, self-administered, and online methods.
- Dissemination plans consider target audiences and communication/interaction settings.
Visualizations (Graphs & Tables)
- Graphs and tables illustrate data variations, collect raw data during experiments, and present findings in reports.
Survey Reports
- Survey reports are formal research documents.
- Reports have sections for Introduction, Method (procedure), Results & Discussion (data/analysis), and Conclusion.
Survey Methods & Question Types
- Survey methods gather data through questions.
- Different types of questions: open-ended (more info, harder to analyze), dichotomous (yes/no), multiple response (more than one answer option), Likert scale (agreement/disagreement, approval/disapproval on a scale), and contingency questions (specific to certain answers).
Survey Design
- Questionnaire design considers question types, survey factors, wording choices, organizing questions.
- Consent letters ensure confidentiality.
Visuals & Clarity in Reports
- Visuals (graphs, charts) represent complex data simply, highlighting trends.
- Visuals are effective if they're straightforward with clear labels and legends.
- Structure contributes to clear findings (summarize findings first, then follow up with data).
- Data representations are aligned with narratives for clarity.
Claims & Statements (Examples from provided text)
- Claim: Kids are super spreaders of Covid-19 virus.
- Statement: US study shows children have higher virus levels than adults.
- Claim: Pollution is seen as a major world problem.
- Statement: Lands are disappearing beneath rising seas.
- Claim: Mental health is not just a millennial/senior issue.
- Statement: Family separation, financial anxieties, social media negativity can trigger anxiety.
- Claim: Reforestation helps with flooding.
- Statement: Tropical cycles lead to heavy rain, strong winds, and storm surges.
- Claim: Digital tech played a key role in reopening the economy.
- Statement: Data security is risky due to hacking and transmission risks in digital technology.
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