Question 1

After an author engages in freewriting, he or she should edit, revise and rewrite. During this rewrite process, the author should be aware of the following issues EXCEPT

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A)   cisplatin.
B)   coherence.
C)   mechanics.
D)   structure.

Question 2

In the writing process, in which step should you organize initial notes, make lists of ideas, outline thoughts, and make certain that your bibliographic citations are complete?

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A)   rewriting
B)   revising
C)   prewriting
D)   editing C

Question 3

Rule developed 5 modes of relevance for social research. Since their inception, a sixth mode of relevance, think tanks, has emerged. Discuss think tanks as a mode of relevance. How do think tanks compliment/contradict Rule's modes of relevance?

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Think tanks have emerged as a significan...

Question 4

What are the major differences between a report on qualitative versus quantitative research?

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Qualitative and quantitative research ar...

Question 5

A common problem in the politics of social research is that

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A)   politicians sometimes allocate government funds for research projects that tend to favor their ideological values, not projects that are scientifically most significant or the absolute highest quality.
B)   politicians want researchers to work for their political campaign without pay.
C)   politicians tend to look to scientific research to better understand the social problems that face our country.
D)   politicians like to control who the researcher votes for.

Question 6

In what ways does political/economic power influence the process of social scientific research?

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Political and economic power can signifi...

Question 7

Many researchers suffer from writer's block when trying to put together an academic report. List and discuss 4 strategies that might help the researcher be more productive.

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1. Freewriting: This strategy involves s...

Question 8

Borrowing someone else's ideas or words and failing to properly document the original source is called

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A)   writer's block.
B)   editing.
C)   plagiarism.
D)   paraphrasing.

Question 9

The text discusses, at length, some of the difficulties of obtaining research funding. What would you suggest to alleviate many of these issues?

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There are several potential solutions to alleviate the difficulties of obtaining research funding. One approach could be to increase public funding for research, as this would provide more resources for researchers to pursue their work without having to rely solely on competitive grants. Additionally, creating more streamlined and transparent application processes for research grants could help to reduce the burden on researchers and increase the likelihood of receiving funding. Another potential solution could be to encourage collaboration and partnerships between researchers and industry, which could provide alternative sources of funding and support for research projects. Finally, providing more support and resources for early-career researchers, such as mentorship programs and dedicated funding opportunities, could help to address some of the challenges they face in obtaining research funding. Overall, a combination of increased public funding, improved application processes, collaboration with industry, and support for early-career researchers could help to alleviate many of the issues associated with obtaining research funding.

Question 10

Explain the idea of "models of relevance," their purpose, and major types.

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The idea of "models of relevance" refers...

Question 11

You read a report that says the following: "We find that the same social conditions and behaviors are defined by some as a social problem and by others as agreeable. Yet, there is a core of conditions which nearly everyone holds to be undesirable crime, poverty, epidemics) . Sociological truth may not instantly make us free of the problems or eliminate dysfunctions in society. But by discovering the consequences of actual practices and making these known, sociology provides a basis for their reexamination and perhaps, in the long run, their modification."
-Which of James Rule's five models of relevance best fits the quotation?

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A)   no net effects
B)   special constituency, the proletariat
C)   direct and positive effects
D)   special constituency, the uncoopted

Question 12

According to Rule's models of relevance, social research should be used to aid the disadvantaged or underprivileged of society. This is called

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A)   special constituency, the uncoopted.
B)   direct and positive effects.
C)   no net effects.
D)   special constituency, the government.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a tenet of "academic freedom?"

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A)   A researcher/professor can express ideas freely, within broad limits set by his or her peer professors/researchers but not outside political or other leaders in society.
B)   A researcher/professor can teach any topic of study, even if he or she is not trained in that area.
C)   A researcher/professor is allowed to make controversial statements.
D)   A researcher/professor is able to study any topic of interest even if very controversial.

Question 14

Generally speaking, qualitative research reports are longer than quantitative research reports. Why?

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Generally speaking, qualitative research...

Question 15

One model of James Rule's models of relevance urged, by such famous people as Herbert Spencer, that scientific knowledge can be used by anyone for any purpose and the knowledge or process producing it are neutral. Which model is it?

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A)   special constituency, government
B)   special constituency, the uncoopted
C)   no net effects
D)   direct and positive effects

Question 16

When writing a research report, the author must be aware of all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   the audience of the report.
B)   all the issues related to the report and more.
C)   the style and tone of the report.
D)   organizing the author's thoughts. B

Question 17

Discuss similarities and differences among the following ideas: academic freedom, objectivity, relational position, and value neutrality.

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Academic freedom, objectivity, relationa...

Question 18

Outline the major sections of a quantitative research report. Briefly describe what information is located in each of the six parts.

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The major sections of a quantitative res...

Question 19

What is a "SLAPP suit?"

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A)   Researchers sue the sponsors of research for putting limits on what they can study.
B)   A government agency sues the researcher for misusing research money.
C)   The IRB sues the researcher for acting unethically.
D)   A powerful organization, usually a major corporation, sues researchers who testify in court as independent experts to intimidate them and stop public testimony.

Question 20

Rule discusses how social research should be used to aid the disadvantaged/underprivileged groups of society. Project Camelot is an example of how social research can be used to suppress the already disadvantaged. How does one reconcile these differences? Where does academic freedom enter into this discussion?

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The discussion of how social research sh...

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