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What should you consider when perspectives compete?
Are both valid? Which is stronger? Does it work for *your* research? Can you use both?
Why is open-mindedness important when evaluating perspectives?
To avoid favoring perspectives that only support pre-existing ideas and to let the research speak for itself.
What is the importance of identifying the lens used in a source?
Understanding the lens helps you recognize the perspective's strengths and limitations.
How can using uncommon lenses benefit research?
It can lead to great research potential and new insights.
What are the key elements to compare when analyzing multiple perspectives?
Main idea, line of reasoning, context, limitations, authorial bias, conclusion, and implications.
How do you identify different perspectives in research?
Assume every new source offers a slightly different perspective and categorize them (positive/negative).
Explain the importance of context when comparing perspectives.
Context provides background information that influences the perspective and its interpretation.
How do you determine the validity of a perspective?
Assess the evidence and reasoning used to support the perspective.
What role does the line of reasoning play in evaluating perspectives?
The line of reasoning shows how the author builds their argument, impacting its credibility.
How can you connect multiple arguments?
By identifying patterns, trends, or related issues that emerge from different arguments.
What should you consider when evaluating competing perspectives?
Validity, strength, relevance to your research, and whether you can use both or must choose.
Why is it important to consider the limitations of a perspective?
To understand what aspects of the issue the perspective may not address or fully explain.
What is the danger of only favoring perspectives that support pre-existing ideas?
It can lead to biased research and a failure to consider alternative viewpoints.
Define 'perspective' in research.
Viewpoint + lens through which someone examines an idea.
What is a 'lens' in the context of perspectives?
The framework or viewpoint used to examine a topic (e.g., scientific, humanities).
Define 'oppositional' perspectives.
Perspectives that are mutually exclusive or disagreeing.
Define 'concurring' perspectives.
Perspectives that are in agreement with each other.
Define 'complementary' perspectives.
Perspectives that work together without direct agreement, filling in gaps.
Define 'competing' perspectives.
Perspectives that are contesting for validity or attention.
What does it mean to evaluate a perspective?
Assessing the validity and strength of a perspective, and its relevance to your research.
Define 'implication' of a perspective.
What a particular lens reveals about the research issue.
Define 'limitation' of a perspective.
What a particular perspective or lens cannot see or account for.
What is 'authorial bias'?
The tendency of an author to favor a particular perspective, which can influence their research.